Smith stars for Australia before Root double revives England in 2nd Test
Star batsman Steve Smith's unbeaten 85 was the centrepiece of Australia's impressive 339-5 on the opening day of the second Test against England at Lord's on Wednesday.
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Jamie Finn sends message to teammates after missing out on World Cup squad
Jamie Finn has said will continue to support her Republic of Ireland teammates at the World Cup.
Watch: Usman Khawaja Bamboozled By Josh Tongue At Lord's. His Reaction Goes Viral
Australia's David Warner made England pay for dropping him in helpful conditions with a quickfire fifty before the hosts removed Usman Khawaja after protesters briefly disrupted the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Wednesday. It looked like Australia would get through the first day's opening session without losing a wicket when, to what became the last ball before lunch, Josh Tongue bowled Khawaja, playing no shot, for 17 with a delivery that cut back in. Fellow left-handed opener Warner was 53 not out in Australia's total of 73-1. That still represented a good morning's work for Australia, 1-0 up in the five-match series after a thrilling two-wicket win in last week's first Test at Edgbaston.
Ireland's 23-player squad for Women's World Cup named by Vera Pauw
Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has named her 23-player squad for next month's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Jack Grealish has grand plan for his home after helping Man City win treble
Manchester City winger Jack Grealish has grand plans to install a yoga studio in his luxurious £5.6m Cheshire mansion. Grealish and his girlfriend, Sasha Attwood, have committed to making the sprawling 20-acre countryside estate their "forever home."
LIVE: Foo Fighters pre-sale tickets for Manchester on sale, Ticketmaster updates
Foo Fighters will be heading back to the UK for a summer 2024 tour, which kicks off here in Manchester at Emirates Old Trafford on June 13. Today, is the day fans will be able to buy pre-sale tickets, with the sale going live in less than 15 minutes.
"Both Got Pretty Big Egos...": Former Australia Skipper On Brendon McCullum, Ben Stokes
Former Australia Test skipper Tim Paine reckons England lack the depth to go toe to toe with Pat Cummins and Co in the ongoing Ashes series, adding that the visitors will only get better with every game. Australia notched up a thrilling two-wicket win over England on a flat Edgbaston pitch in the opener to take 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series. "I think the Aussies played ok in the first Test, I think we've got a lot of improvement in us. I'm not sure the Poms have got the depth to go with us," Paine said on SEN Radio.
