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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)

Australia's Cummins considering Starc recall but coy on bowling attack

Australia's left-arm quick Mitchell Starc could be in contention to return to the bowling attack for the second Ashes test at Lord's but captain Pat Cummins said he may delay a decision on the final lineup closer to Wednesday's toss.

"Virat Kohli And...": Mohammad Amir Names 2 Indians Among His 3 Favourite Batters. No Rohit Sharma

While there is intense competition between India and Pakistan on the cricket field, there is often huge adulation shared between cricketers of both the sides. The same is the case with Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir. Ex-India captain Virat Kohli has often lauded the fast bowler and the Pakistani has also admitted his respect for Kohli, the batter. In a recent video, Amir mentioned that he considers Virat Kohli and Babar Azam among his top-three favourite batters. Surprisingly, for his third choice he picked up the young Shubman Gill.

"Surprised Us How...": Australia Coach On England's Tactics vs Scott Boland

Australia men's coach Andrew McDonald revealed on Thursday that, while he anticipated England to be aggressive in the opening Test of the Ashes, the way they handled pacer Scott Boland "surprised" his squad. Before the series, Boland has 33 wickets at an average of 14.57 and an economy rate of 2.32 from eight Tests. The hosts, on the other hand, threw him off his length from the start at Edgbaston, including through Joe Root's lap shots. The right-arm seamer averaged 5.65 runs per over and took only two wickets in the match.

Brilliant Root ton puts England in command in Ashes opener, but early declaration backfires

BIRMINGHAM, England :A superb century from Joe Root, his first against Australia since 2015, helped England race to 393-8 before declaring on the opening day of the first Ashes test, a move that did not bear fruit as the tourists held firm to finish on 14-0 at stumps.

England's Root weathers storm after Stokes and Brook dismissals

BIRMINGHAM, England :Joe Root steadied the ship again for England as his unbeaten half century steered the hosts to 240-5 at tea on day one of the first Ashes test, after the key wickets of captain Ben Stokes and young firebrand Harry Brook had given Australia the edge.

Watch: Harry Brook's 'Freak Dismissal' Stuns Fans. Ricky Ponting's Comment Goes Viral

England batter Harry Brook was at the receiving end of a 'freak dismissal' during Day 1 of the first Ashes Test against Australia in Birmingham on Friday. Brook looked in fine touch but was ultimately bowled by Nathan Lyon in a stunning fashion. A delivery from Lyon hit Brook's thigh pad and went up in the air. Both the fielders and Brook were not aware of it for some time but the ball ended up dropping between the batter and his stumps. Unfortunately, it came in contact with Brook's back leg and crashed into the stumps. Both fans and experts were left stunned with Ricky Ponting's comment going viral.

Ashes 2023: Why England And Australia Players Are Wearing Black Armbands

England and Australia cricketers wore black armbands on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test at Birmingham as a sign of respect for the victims of the Nottingham attack. Three people died in a stabbing spree in Nottingham and it included a British Indian teenage medical student Grace O'Malley Kumar. A minute's silence was maintained by the crowd and players before the start of the match and the Barmy Army, England's official fan club, will play a version of ‘Amazing Grace' in the 56th over of play on Saturday.

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England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: England Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs Australia

Australia's Cummins considering Starc recall but coy on bowling attack

"Virat Kohli And...": Mohammad Amir Names 2 Indians Among His 3 Favourite Batters. No Rohit Sharma

"Surprised Us How...": Australia Coach On England's Tactics vs Scott Boland

Brilliant Root ton puts England in command in Ashes opener, but early declaration backfires

England's Root weathers storm after Stokes and Brook dismissals

Watch: Harry Brook's 'Freak Dismissal' Stuns Fans. Ricky Ponting's Comment Goes Viral

Ashes 2023: Why England And Australia Players Are Wearing Black Armbands