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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)

"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.

"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'.

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

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

"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

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