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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.

Australia's Nathan Lyon Suffers Calf Injury In Ashes Blow

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon suffered an Ashes injury scare when he limped off with a calf problem during the second day of the second Test at Lord's. Lyon appeared to hold his calf muscle after running in from the boundary Thursday to field a shot from England's Ben Duckett. The 35-year-old slowly hobbled off the field and sat down for several minutes while a member of Australia's medical team checked his injury.

England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: Steve Smith Eyes Ton, England Look To Bounce Back

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)

Watch: Joe Root Dismisses Travis Head And Cameron Green In Same Over, Enters Unique Ashes List

England star player Joe Root registered a huge record during the end of Day 1 of the ongoing second Ashes Test at the iconic Lord's Stadium in London. He became only the third player in history to score more than 2,000 runs and also bag 20 wickets in the Ashes. Australia's Warwick Armstrong (2,172 runs and 74 wickets) and England's Wally Hammond (2,852 runs and 36 wickets) are the two others who achieved this milestone. After removing Travis Head and Cameron Green in the same over, Root attained this milestone.

Rajasthan Royals Set To Offer Jos Buttler Lucrative Multi-Year Contract: Report

Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals is all set to offer a lucrative multi-year contract to England's limited over skipper Jos Buttler, British newspaper 'Telegraph' reported on Thursday. With most of the IPL franchises owning part pr full stakes in various private T20 leagues, there is an imminent threat to game's current structure with fears that a lot of top international players might forego their central contracts to sign football club-like deal with a singular club (franchise) to appear in various tournaments.

"Some Heavy Lifting": R Ashwin's Hilarious Comment To Jonny Bairstow Carrying Pitch Invader Off The Ground In 2nd Ashes Test

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin came out with a hilarious comment after England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow wrestled a protester off the ground as climate activists briefly interrupted play on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Wednesday. Just before Stuart Broad bowled the second over, two protesters from Just Stop Oil -- an environmental activist group which wants an end to new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea -- ran out of the Grandstand and onto the outfield, sprinkling the group's trademark orange powder on the square but not on the pitch.

"I've Got No Hair...": Nathan Lyon's Witty Take On Playing 100 Consecutive Tests

Australia veteran spinner Nathan Lyon on Wednesday joined a special group of players who have featured in 100 consecutive Test matches. Lyon is only the sixth player, and the first-ever bowler, to play 100 consecutive Test matches. Other players on the list are Alastair Cook (159), Allan Border (153), Mark Waugh (107), Sunil Gavaskar (106) and Brendon McCullum (101). His 100th consecutive appearance came in the second Test match of the Ashes 2023 series against England.

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England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 2: Australia Stay In Game As England Gift Wickets

Second Only To Don Bradman: Steve Smith Scripts History With Ashes Ton

Australia's Nathan Lyon Suffers Calf Injury In Ashes Blow

England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: Steve Smith Eyes Ton, England Look To Bounce Back

Watch: Joe Root Dismisses Travis Head And Cameron Green In Same Over, Enters Unique Ashes List

Rajasthan Royals Set To Offer Jos Buttler Lucrative Multi-Year Contract: Report

"Some Heavy Lifting": R Ashwin's Hilarious Comment To Jonny Bairstow Carrying Pitch Invader Off The Ground In 2nd Ashes Test

"I've Got No Hair...": Nathan Lyon's Witty Take On Playing 100 Consecutive Tests