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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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.
England win the toss, Australia to bat first at Lord's
LONDON : England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and put Australia into bat in the second Ashes test under grey skies at Lord's on Wednesday.
England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: England Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs Australia
ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 1 Live Updates:England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl againstAustralia in the second Ashes Test on Wednesday at Lord's. The Pat Cummins-led side have taken 1-0 lead in the five-match series after claiming a victory by two wickets in the first match. Usman Khawaja anchored Australia's innings with a fighting 65-run knock while Pat Cummins' 44 not out provided the crucial finish in the chase of 281 on Day 5 of the first Test. It will be interesting whether England will be able to equalize the series or will Australia take 2-0 lead. (Live Scorecard)
"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.
England select Josh Tongue in all-pace attack for Lord's Ashes Test
England made a surprise call for the second Ashes Test at Lord's by selecting untested seamer Josh Tongue as the replacement for spinner Moeen Ali.
Tongue replaces Ali in England team for second Ashes test
:England have named seamer Josh Tongue as a surprise pick in their team for the second Ashes test against Australia at Lord's which starts on Wednesday, replacing injured spinner Moeen Ali, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Tuesday.
Josh Tongue replaces Moeen Ali in only England change for second Ashes Test as Mark Wood misses out
England have included Josh Tongue in their XI to face Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s after Moeen Ali was left out following a finger injury. Tongue, 25, took five wickets in the second innings as England beat Ireland at Lord’s earlier this month. Ad He has been picked ahead of fellow pace bowler Mark Wood, who again misses out on a spot in the team.