England will look to get their challenge for the Ashes back on track today as they face off with Australia once again in the second test at Lords.
The home side narrowly lost out in the first test at Edgbaston on day five after a thrilling encounter. Australia won the test by two wickets after they were set a run chase of 281 by Ben Stokes' team, however it was a tense affair with England pulling out the all the stops to try and topple the Aussies.
The first test saw England rise to the challenge of the Australians with a clear demonstration of their 'Bazball' method which propelled Ben Stokes to declare on 393 in the first innings. The choice to declare at that stage raised some eyebrows on whether it would be enough with England legend Kevin Pietersen even claiming Stokes' decision has heaped pressure on the home side.
