Australia close in on Ashes second Test win after ripping through England top order
Australia are in pole position to secure victory in the second Ashes Test after their bowling attack ripped through England's top order at Lord's on Saturday.
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"Reckless...": Ex-England Captain Minces No Words In Describing Ben Stokes And Co.'s Ashes Display
Former England captain Michael Atherton thinks that England's 'bazball' brand of cricket is not about all-out aggression but a calculated one and added that it has felt that England are not in control of what they are doing. "If you go back to last summer, England's approach is one of calculated aggression. Here, it seems to be all-out aggression, no matter what," Atherton told Sky Sports.
Watch: Stuart Broad Left Fuming As Ben Stokes Refuses To Take Review At Lord's
England cricket team fast bowler Stuart Broad was left fuming after Ben Stokes did not take a review over the umpire's contentious decision during the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Friday. Marnus Labuschagne was trapped LBW and although the umpire give him not-out, it looked extremely close. Broad was completely convinced that it was out but Stokes decided against it. However, the replays showed that the ball should have crashed into the leg stump and the review would have been successful. Broad was not happy with the incident and when head coach Brendon McCullum signalled from the dressing room that it would have been out, Broad stopped and made his frustration known to the skipper.
Watch: "Batting Without Brains" - England Great Left Distraught During Ashes
Legendary England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott was left deeply disappointed by the performance of Ben Stokes and Co in the second Ashes Test against Australia at the Lord's. England lost their last six wickets for under 50 runs to hand Australia a massive advantage in the match and Boycott's expression during the game has gone viral. In a video posted on social media, the England great can be seen burying his face in his hands during the England innings. Boycott himself responded to the picture on social media saying - "Yes it does, batting without brains. Chatting to my captain Mike Brearley."
Usman Khawaja Adds To England's Ashes Agony After Mitchell Starc Strikes In 2nd Test
Australia's Usman Khawaja dug in to put Australia in control against England after the hosts' batting collapse in the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Friday. Ashes-holders Australia were strongly placed at 130-2 in their second innings, a lead of 221 runs, when rain forced an early close to the third day's play. Conditions for batting, with the floodlights switched on to counter the gloomy skies in London, were challenging.
Khawaja adds to England's Ashes agony after Starc strikes in 2nd Test
Australia's Usman Khawaja dug in to put Australia in control against England after the hosts' batting collapse in the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Friday.
Australia take control on Day 3 of second Ashes Test
England's costly habit of unforced batting errors reared its head again at Lord’s as they gifted control of the second Ashes Test to Australia.
England facing big chase in second Test after Australia dominate third day at Lord's before rain
England are likely facing a big run chase to win the second Ashes Test after Australia dominated the third day at Lord’s. England started the day with a chance to get close to Australia’s first-innings score of 416, but slumped from 278-4 to 325 all out. Ad Usman Khawaja (58*) led Australia's patient response as they ground down England’s attack to finish on 130-2, a lead of 221.