Volume of verbals set to rise in Ashes

The man behind one of the flashpoints of the second Ashes test has told England to brace for more fire and brimstone in Perth despite Jonny Bairstow’s warning to Australia about their sledging.

Australian wicketkeeper Tim Paine says he expects the third test to be as fiery as the first two as the hosts look to secure the urn with another victory over Joe Root’s embattled men.

In a ruthless display, Australia’s bowlers allowed just 57 of the 178 runs England needed to win the test on day five with six wickets in hand.

While England’s squad had the day off on Monday, the Australians resumed their preparations as temperatures soared into the 30s.

The Perth wicket was tinged with green earlier this week but its appearance will change dramatically as it bakes in the sun ahead of the test starting tomorrow.

It remains unclear if batsman Peter Handscomb will keep his place in the team ahead of allrounder Mitchell Marsh, but the Victorian took his customary position at first slip for catching practice.

Although the two sides have avoided sanction from the match referee during this ill-tempered series, tensions are set to escalate with the stakes so high.

Bumbling England have given Australia more ammunition to throw at the visitors, but whatever is said about the beer poured over James Anderson’s head is likely to be small fry compared to what upset Bairstow in Brisbane.

The England gloveman said last week he had not lost friends this series over the sledging but felt strongly enough to warn Australia there would be ramifications if there was a repeat.

Paine denied there was anything of an offensive nature, saying he was surprised by Bairstow’s comments.

‘‘I certainly haven’t heard anything that has crossed the line since I’ve been out there,’’ Paine said.

‘‘I said it after the last test as well, there’s been nothing that I’ve heard that has been too untoward or anything that has been particularly nasty. It’s just been tough test-match cricket.’’

Paine was a central figure as emotions bubbled over on the fourth night when England was making a bold bid for an unlikely victory. He exchanged heated words with England captain Root.