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.

Climate activists disrupt second Ashes Test

England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow wrestled a protester to the ground as climate activists briefly interrupted play on the first day 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.

Cummins backs Smith, Labuschagne to shine

Australia captain Pat Cummins has forecast a “big week” for leading batsmen Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne in the second Test against England at Lord’s.

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.

Lord’s provides special stage for Ashes Test

Lord’s will provide a fitting backdrop to this week’s Ashes drama as the spiritual ‘Home of Cricket’ hosts the second Test between England and Australia.

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.

India drop Pujara for West Indies tour

Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara’s extended batting slump has seen him left out of India’s upcoming trip to the West Indies.

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.