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England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 2: Australia Stay In Game As England Gift Wickets

Australia preyed on England's determination to stick to aggressive 'Bazball' cricket as several batsmen fell into a hooking trap during the second Test at Lord's on Thursday. England, enjoying the best batting conditions of the match, were well placed at 188-1 in reply to Australia's first innings 416, with the visitors' spin bowler, Nathan Lyon, off the field with a calf injury. But England slumped to 222-4 as Australia bowled bouncers with as many as four men deep on the legside -- a tactic that could scarcely have been more obvious had it been signalled in neon lights.

Hook-happy England give away their wickets in 2nd Ashes Test

Australia preyed on England's determination to stick to aggressive 'Bazball' cricket as several batsmen fell into a hooking trap during the second Test at Lord's on Thursday.

England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: Steve Smith Eyes Ton, England Look To Bounce Back

ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 2, Live Updates:Australia will begin the Day 2 of the ongoing second Ashes Test against England from 339/5, at Lord's in London. Currently, Steve Smith (85*) and Alex Carey (11*) are standing unbeaten at the crease. Earlier on Day 1, David Warner smashed 66 while Travis Head scored 77 off 73. For England, Josh Tongue and Joe Root claimed two wickets apiece while Ollie Robinson scalped one wicket. England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl. (Live Scorecard)

Kevin Pietersen's 'shambolic' England rant in full at Lord's: 'This is not Ashes cricket'

Former England star Kevin Pietersen didn't hold back in his scathing assessment of England's performance on the opening day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, as Australia took control with their formidable batting display. Pietersen, who had the honor of ringing the bell before play commenced, expressed his disappointment with England's bowling efforts after the tourists ended the day at 339 for five.

Watch: Joe Root Dismisses Travis Head And Cameron Green In Same Over, Enters Unique Ashes List

England star player Joe Root registered a huge record during the end of Day 1 of the ongoing second Ashes Test at the iconic Lord's Stadium in London. He became only the third player in history to score more than 2,000 runs and also bag 20 wickets in the Ashes. Australia's Warwick Armstrong (2,172 runs and 74 wickets) and England's Wally Hammond (2,852 runs and 36 wickets) are the two others who achieved this milestone. After removing Travis Head and Cameron Green in the same over, Root attained this milestone.

England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test: Steve Smith Stars For Australia Before Joe Root Double Revives England On Day 1

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. But off-spinner Joe Root, better known as the number one-ranked batsman in Test cricket, took two wickets in four balls late in the day. His double strike ensured Ashes-holders Australia, 1-0 up in the five-match series after a thrilling two-wicket win at Edgbaston last week, did not have things all their own way at the 'Home of Cricket'.

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.

Australia batsmen take control of Lord's Test after England seamers disappoint

Australia took complete control on the opening day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's as Steve Smith scored an unbeaten 85 to guide the visitors to 339-5 in helpful conditions for bowlers on Wednesday.

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England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 2: Australia Stay In Game As England Gift Wickets

Hook-happy England give away their wickets in 2nd Ashes Test

England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: Steve Smith Eyes Ton, England Look To Bounce Back

Kevin Pietersen's 'shambolic' England rant in full at Lord's: 'This is not Ashes cricket'

Watch: Joe Root Dismisses Travis Head And Cameron Green In Same Over, Enters Unique Ashes List

England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test: Steve Smith Stars For Australia Before Joe Root Double Revives England On Day 1

Smith stars for Australia before Root double revives England in 2nd Test

Australia batsmen take control of Lord's Test after England seamers disappoint