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.
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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.
"New Mr Cool": Virender Sehwag Gives MS Dhoni's Title To This Player. Not From India
Former India skipper MS Dhoni is regarded one of the best captains in the history of cricket. From playing unbelievable knocks with the bat to showcasing lightening fast wicketkeeping skills, the 41-year-old cricketer has taken Team India across the line on numerous occasions. Over the years, Dhoni earned the title of "Mr Cool" due to his calm and composed nature, even during the extreme conditions in a match. However, former India batter Virender Sehwag has found a new "Mr Cool" and he is none other than Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins, who brilliantly led his side to victory over England in the first Ashes game on Tuesday.
"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.
Watch: James Anderson Turns Peacekeeper To Dissolve Ollie Robinson-Usman Khawaja Altercation
The thrilling first Ashes Test match between England and Australia ended in the favour of the Pat Cummins-led side on Tuesday by two wickets. Playing in Birmingham, the visitors held their nerves as Cummins (44*) and Nathan Lyon (16*) stitched an unbeaten partnership of 55 runs and took their side across the line in the chase of 281. Cricket is considered as the gentleman's game but sometimes the intensity of the contest makes the players lose their cool on the field. An example of that was seen during the match when Australia opener Usman Khawaja engaged in an exchange of words with England pacer Ollie Robinson.
"Didn't Hear...": Pat Cummins Responds To Ollie Robinson's '3 No.11s' Sledge
Australia captain Pat Cummins led from the front as the visitors defeated England by 2 two wickets in a thrilling first Ashes Test to go 1-0 in the five-match series. With Australia chasing a target of 281, Cummins put a strong rearguard, alongside Nathan Lyon, to take his team across the finishing line. Cummins hit an unbeaten 44 while Lyon put on a defensive masterclass with his 28-ball 16 not out on Day 5. On Day 3, England pacer Ollie Robinson had blasted Australia for being "too defensive", and took a dig by saying that the visitors have "three No.11s" in Scott Boland, Lyon and Josh Hazlewood.
Watch: Shubman Gill Catch Controversy Recreated In TNPL. Batter Given Out This Time Too
The fans witnessed a controversial dismissal during the Tamil Nadu Premier League match between Nellai Royal Kings and IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans on Tuesday at the NPR College Ground, Dindigul. Opting to bowl first, the Tamizhans bundled out the Kings for just 124. Later, they chased down the target in just 18.2 overs with seven wickets in hand. P Bhuvaneswaran was the pick among the bowlers as he took a five-wicket haul and gave his side an upper hand in the game. However, the dismissal of Laxmesha Suryaprakash by Bhuvaneswaran caught everyone's attention.