England's Moeen winning fitness battle for third test
LONDON : England off-spinner Moeen Ali should be fit to face Australia in the third test at Headingley with his finger injury healing well, according to bowling coach Jeetan Patel.
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England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 4 Live Score: Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith Solid As Australia Eye Big Lead vs England
ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 4 Live: Australia firmly remain in control of the proceedings heading into Day 4 of the ongoing second Ashest Test against England at Lord's. The visitors will resume at 130/2, leading the hosts by 221 runs. Usman Khawaja was 58 not out at stumps on Friday, while Steve Smith was also unbeaten on 6. Earlier, Mitchell Starc led the world Test champions' charge as England collapsed to 325 all out in a subdued atmosphere at Lord's. The home side, who had resumed on 278-4, added 47 runs in 15.2 overs as the wickets tumbled, with Australia 91 runs ahead on first innings. (Live Scorecard)
Usman Khawaja Adds To England's Ashes Agony After Mitchell Starc Strikes In 2nd Test
Australia's Usman Khawaja dug in to put Australia in control against England after the hosts' batting collapse in the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Friday. Ashes-holders Australia were strongly placed at 130-2 in their second innings, a lead of 221 runs, when rain forced an early close to the third day's play. Conditions for batting, with the floodlights switched on to counter the gloomy skies in London, were challenging.
Khawaja adds to England's Ashes agony after Starc strikes in 2nd Test
Australia's Usman Khawaja dug in to put Australia in control against England after the hosts' batting collapse in the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Friday.
Australia take control on Day 3 of second Ashes Test
England's costly habit of unforced batting errors reared its head again at Lord’s as they gifted control of the second Ashes Test to Australia.
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.
Ian Healy 'Worried' By Some Australian Bowlers Leaking Runs In Second Ashes Test
Legendary Australian cricketer Ian Healy is "worried" about some of his country's top bowlers conceding six-runs-per-over against England in the second Ashes Test at Lord's, and said Pat Cummins' side will have to work really hard to stop the home team's run flow. England came out all guns blazing after Australia seemed to have put themselves in a comfortable position at 416 in the first innings on Day 2 of the second Test. But Ben Stokes' side continued to play their aggressive brand of cricket -- called Bazball named after their New Zealand coach Brendon McCullum -- and managed 278/4 off just 61 overs at stumps on Thursday, scoring 4.55 runs per over.
England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live Score: Harry Brook, Ben Stokes Key As 4-Down England vs Australia
ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live: England aim to close in on Australia's first innings total when they resume play on Day 3 at 278/4 at Lord's. At stumps, England trailed Australia by 138 runs with Harry Brook and Ben Stokes batting unbeaten on 45 and 17, respectively. On Day 2, Ben Duckett fell agonisingly close of scoring his third Test century after he was dismissed on 98 by Josh Hazlewood. Earlier, Steve Smith scored his 32nd century to power Australia to 416. Smith hit 110 while Travis Head continued his red hot form with a quickfire 77. (Live Scorecard)