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"Are You Joking?": Kevin Pietersen Slams England Bowlers For "Shambolic" Show On Day 1 Of 2nd Ashes Test

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.

England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test: Steve Smith Stars For Australia Before Joe Root Double Revives England On Day 1

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. But off-spinner Joe Root, better known as the number one-ranked batsman in Test cricket, took two wickets in four balls late in the day. His double strike ensured Ashes-holders Australia, 1-0 up in the five-match series after a thrilling two-wicket win at Edgbaston last week, did not have things all their own way at the 'Home of Cricket'.

Absolutely shambolic – Kevin Pietersen rips into England after day one of second Ashes Test at Lord's

Kevin Pietersen accused England of an "absolutely shambolic" opening day at Lord’s after Australia’s batters took control of the second Ashes Test.

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.

Joe Root's double strike lifts England in second Ashes Test but unbeaten Steve Smith has Australia on top

Joe Root took two wickets in an over to lift England after Australia had dominated the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Steve Smith (85*) and Travis Head (77) looked as though they were set to put Australia in a commanding position as they took the score to 300/3. Ad However, Root had Head stumped and then Cameron Green caught for a duck three balls later.

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"Are You Joking?": Kevin Pietersen Slams England Bowlers For "Shambolic" Show On Day 1 Of 2nd Ashes Test

England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test: Steve Smith Stars For Australia Before Joe Root Double Revives England On Day 1

Absolutely shambolic – Kevin Pietersen rips into England after day one of second Ashes Test at Lord's

Smith stars for Australia before Root double revives England in 2nd Test

Joe Root's double strike lifts England in second Ashes Test but unbeaten Steve Smith has Australia on top

Australia batsmen take control of Lord's Test after England seamers disappoint

Smith, Labuschagne grind down toothless England

England win the toss, Australia to bat first at Lord's