England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: England Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs Australia

ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 1 Live Updates:England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl againstAustralia in the second Ashes Test on Wednesday at Lord's. The Pat Cummins-led side have taken 1-0 lead in the five-match series after claiming a victory by two wickets in the first match. Usman Khawaja anchored Australia's innings with a fighting 65-run knock while Pat Cummins' 44 not out provided the crucial finish in the chase of 281 on Day 5 of the first Test. It will be interesting whether England will be able to equalize the series or will Australia take 2-0 lead. (Live Scorecard)

England (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jonny Bairstow(w), Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, James Anderson

Australia (Playing XI): David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

Pat Cummins, the skipper of Australia, says that they would have bowled first as well. Informs that Mitchell Starc comes in place of Scott Boland. Adds that Boland has done well for them but they wanted a different variety. Shares that there are a couple of areas they want to tidy up from the last week. On Australia's record at Lord's, he says that they are selective with their history and feels that it is a fresh start. Also says that they love playing here and every Ashes Test at Lord's is special. On Nathan Lyon, he says that getting picked for 100 consecutive Tests in all conditions is special and adds that as a captain, he is lucky to have him.

Ben Stokes, the captain of England, says they will have a bowl first. Adds that the overhead conditions have played a