Happy hookers England gift their 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.
Smith gets century but England fight back
Steve Smith returned to form with a century for Australia, but England hit back to dismiss the tourists for 416 in the second Test at Lord’s on Thursday.
Highlights: 2023 Ashes (2nd Test, Day 1)
Steve Smith, Travis Head, David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne made it Australia’s day at Lord’s.
Bairstow a ‘hero’ for protecting pitch
England’s Josh Tongue labelled Jonny Bairstow a “hero” for protecting the Lord’s pitch after the wicketkeeper man-handled a climate activist during the second Ashes Test on Wednesday.
Smith stars for Australia before Root revives England
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.
Watch: KP slams shambolic England
Kevin Pietersen accused England of being “too nice” to Australia on day one of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s.
Tongue living the Ashes dream
Josh Tongue says it is a “dream come true” to be selected in England’s XI for the second Test against Australia at Lord’s, starting on Wednesday.
England call up Tongue in all-pace attack
Seamer Josh Tongue has replaced Moeen Ali in England’s team for the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord’s.
Ashes rivals to stick to their guns
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.
Head laughs off England’s bravado
Australia batsman Travis Head is unconcerned by England’s “nice chat” ahead of the second Test at Lord’s.
Anderson promises ‘more aggression’
Veteran fast bowler James Anderson vows England will be “more positive, more aggressive, more entertaining” when they look to level the Ashes series at Lord’s next week.
England call up teenager Ahmed to Ashes squad
Teenage leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to England’s squad for the second Ashes Test against Australia as cover for Moeen Ali.
Root backs England’s aggressive tactics
Joe Root backed England’s aggressive approach in their first Test defeat against Australia as the former captain admitted he wished he used Ben Stokes’ game plan at the start of his own reign.
McCullum ‘proud’ of how England played
England coach Brendon McCullum insists he has “no regrets” about his side’s tactics after a stunning two-wicket loss to Australia in the first Test at Edgbaston.
Three things we learned from first Ashes Test
Australia’s dramatic two-wicket win in the first Test at Edgbaston ensured a hugely-anticipated Ashes series got off to a thrilling start.
