Australia close in on Ashes second Test win after ripping through England top order
Australia are in pole position to secure victory in the second Ashes Test after their bowling attack ripped through England's top order at Lord's on Saturday.
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England facing big chase in second Test after Australia dominate third day at Lord's before rain
England are likely facing a big run chase to win the second Ashes Test after Australia dominated the third day at Lord’s. England started the day with a chance to get close to Australia’s first-innings score of 416, but slumped from 278-4 to 325 all out. Ad Usman Khawaja (58*) led Australia's patient response as they ground down England’s attack to finish on 130-2, a lead of 221.
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.
Bairstow carries protester from field at Lord’s, as Australia tighten grip on second test
LONDON: The first morning of the second Ashes test at Lord’s was interrupted when two Just Stop Oil protesters ran on to the ground and scattered orange powder on the outfield, before one was carried off by England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow. After the first over on Wednesday bowled by England’s James Anderson to Australia batsman David Warner, the men emerged from the stands and moved toward the square, releasing the powder before being tackled by security staff and players. Bairstow picked up one of the men and carried him off the field before dropping him to the ground outside the boundary markers. Ground staff cleared the powder and play resumed after a delay of around five minutes. “We are aware of protesters on the Lord’s Cricket Ground pitch today. Police have arrested three people and taken them into custody,” the Metropolitan Police said on Twitter. Just Stop Oil protesters have disrupted other sporting events in England this year, including the Premiership Rugby final and the World Snooker Championship.
Ashes 2023 schedule, dates, TV channel and England team for second Test vs Australia
England are gearing up for the second Ashes Test as they seek to bounce back from their opening Test defeat to Australia.
Round two at Lord's: Ashes rivals to stick to their guns in second Test
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.
Ashes: Moeen Ali 'all good' to play in second Test after finger injury, says England vice-captain Ollie Pope
England vice-captain Ollie Pope thinks Moeen Ali should be “all good” to play in the second Ashes Test after struggling with a finger injury. A blister affected his performance in the first Test and he was only able to bowl 14 overs in Australia’s second innings.
The Ashes: Rehan Ahmed added to England squad as cover for Moeen Ali ahead of second test at Lord's against Australia
Spin bowler Rehan Ahmed has been added to England’s Ashes squad as cover for Moeen Ali. Ali — who took three wickets in the first Test defeat against Australia — is struggling with a finger injury.