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LONDON : Australia's Steve Smith completed his 32nd century but England collected the remaining five wickets they needed to bowl the tourists out for 416 after 90 minutes of lively action on the second day of the second Ashes test at Lord’s on Thursday.
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)
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen lashed out at the England bowlers for showing lack of intent on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, London. Host skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl first under overcast conditions, but Australia had all the fun. Openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja put a 73-run stand. Despite losing five wickets on the day, Australia posted 339 runs at the end of play. Josh Tongue and Joe Root picked two wickets apiece, while Ollie Robinson also claimed a wicket. The trio, however, lacked support from other England bowlers.
Kevin Pietersen accused England of an "absolutely shambolic" opening day at Lord’s after Australia’s batters took control of the second Ashes Test.
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.
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)
In a surprising move, England have opted to include rookie seamer Josh Tongue in his maiden Ashes Test against Australia, raising doubts about the readiness of spinner Moeen Ali and paceman Mark Wood.
England and Australia have vowed to remain loyal to their contrasting tactical approaches, setting up the prospect of another thrilling Ashes clash in the second Test at Lord's starting on Wednesday.