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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England chase 371 after Australia all out for 279
LONDON :Australia were all out for 279 as England fought back on an attritional fourth day of relentless short-pitched bowling in the second test at Lord's on Saturday.
The Ashes: England left to rue costly batting errors as Australia seize control
England’s costly habit of unforced batting errors reared its head again at Lord’s as they gave control of the second Ashes Test to Australia.
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.
Australia's Nathan Lyon On Crutches With Ashes Future In Doubt
Nathan Lyon's future on the Ashes tour is uncertain after he arrived at Lord's on Friday on crutches, as the Australian camp reported the bowler had suffered a "significant calf strain". The off-spinner limped off during Thursday's second day of the second Test after pulling up, having run in from the boundary while fielding. The 35-year-old, appearing to wipe away tears, eventually limped around the boundary edge towards the dressing room while a staff member supported him. Lyon, appearing in his 100th consecutive Test, joined his team-mates at Lord's on Friday morning, using crutches and wearing a compression sock.
Ian Healy 'Worried' By Some Australian Bowlers Leaking Runs In Second Ashes Test
Legendary Australian cricketer Ian Healy is "worried" about some of his country's top bowlers conceding six-runs-per-over against England in the second Ashes Test at Lord's, and said Pat Cummins' side will have to work really hard to stop the home team's run flow. England came out all guns blazing after Australia seemed to have put themselves in a comfortable position at 416 in the first innings on Day 2 of the second Test. But Ben Stokes' side continued to play their aggressive brand of cricket -- called Bazball named after their New Zealand coach Brendon McCullum -- and managed 278/4 off just 61 overs at stumps on Thursday, scoring 4.55 runs per over.
"Evolution Of Bazball...": Australia Great Finds A Trend In England's Philosophy
Since Brendon McCullum took over as England coach, the team has played an attractive and aggressive brand of cricket - popularly known as 'Bazball'. Sometimes that approach even has backfired, like in the first Test. England batted aggressively but also gifted wickets to the Aussies as they ultimately lost by two wickets. However, former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie has said that the Bazball concept might be going through an evolution.
Australia spinner Lyon diagnosed with 'significant calf strain'
LONDON : Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon will miss the remainder of the second test against England at Lord's after sustaining a calf strain while fielding on the second day on Thursday.