England closing on Australia total after manic day in Ashes second Test
England opener Ben Duckett fell two runs short of his century at Lord's on Thursday as the home side closed in on Australia's first innings total.
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Smith rues Lyon injury: 'Hopefully I won't have to bowl too much'
LONDON : Having scored his 32nd test century for Australia earlier on Thursday, Steve Smith found himself in the unusual position of skipping in to bowl the final few balls of the day to England captain Ben Stokes - not a job he appears to relish.
England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 2: Australia Stay In Game As England Gift Wickets
Australia preyed on England's determination to stick to aggressive 'Bazball' cricket as several batsmen fell into a hooking trap during the second Test at Lord's on Thursday. England, enjoying the best batting conditions of the match, were well placed at 188-1 in reply to Australia's first innings 416, with the visitors' spin bowler, Nathan Lyon, off the field with a calf injury. But England slumped to 222-4 as Australia bowled bouncers with as many as four men deep on the legside -- a tactic that could scarcely have been more obvious had it been signalled in neon lights.
Second Only To Don Bradman: Steve Smith Scripts History With Ashes Ton
Australian batter Steve Smith has now become the player with the second-highest number of centuries for his country. He accomplished this feat in his side's Ashes second Test against England at Lord's. Smith continued with his rich run of form in English territory, scoring his 32nd Test hundred. The former Australia skipper produced a delightful 110 runs off 184 balls, studded with 15 boundaries.
Hook-happy England give away their wickets in 2nd Ashes Test
Australia preyed on England's determination to stick to aggressive 'Bazball' cricket as several batsmen fell into a hooking trap during the second Test at Lord's on Thursday.
Ashes 2023: England bounce back on day two at Lord’s as Australia lose Nathan Lyon to injury
After a tough opening day of the second Ashes Test, England roared back into the match as Australia appeared to lose star spinner Nathan Lyon to injury at Lord’s. Australia began the second day in a commanding position at 339-5, and Alex Carey and Steve Smith started positively with the bat. Ad England changed the ball and it did the trick, as the pace attack began to find some movement.
Openers set the pace as England fight back at Lord's
LONDON :Openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett put on 91 to continue England's Ashes fightback as they reached 145-1 at tea on the second day of the second test on Thursday after mopping up the final five wickets to bowl Australia out for 416.
Smith stamps his greatness on the game - and stats books - with latest ton
LONDON : Australia's Steve Smith showed again why he is one of the finest batters of his generation before England fought back in the morning session of day two of the second Ashes test at Lord's on Thursday by cleaning up Australia's tail for 77 runs.