Australia opener Simon Katich batted all day for an unbeaten 148 to lead his side to a commanding 330 for three at the close of the third day.
Duncan Fletcher will step down as England coach after Saturday’s final World Cup Super Eight game against the West Indies, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday. He is expected to be replaced on a temporary basis by England academy director Peter Moores, although the ECB declined to confirm this in a news conference.