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Sun setting on England’s Ashes dream as Australia close on second Test triumph

England wilted in the Brisbane heat, their top order collapsing under the lights to leave them trailing by 43 with four second-innings wickets standing

The Guardian - UK

The Ashes: England sliding towards second Test defeat as Australia dominate

Tourists tormented on dismal day three at the Gabba as 2-0 series deficit surely looms

Evening Standard

Australia close on victory against England: Ashes second Test, day three – as it happened

England finished on 134-6, still 43 behind, after collapsing to a Scott Boland-inspired Australia under the lights

The Guardian - AU

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Ashes 2025 live score: England’s hopes in tatters as Australia close in on second Test victory

Ben Stokes’s side are facing a 2-0 deficit in Australia

The Independent UK

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Weatherald feels for England amid fielding blunders

Jake Weatherald says he felt for England as they fumbled a handful of catches in a sloppy final session on day two of the second Ashes Test.

AAP

'Get back to me': Root puts ton aside for Ashes glory

Joe Root has reached a huge personal milestone in Australia -- but he's not interested in dissecting anything except the path to Ashes success for England.

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Joe Root defends England teammates after error-strewn Ashes display

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The Independent UK

England feel sting of familiar Ashes pain on day of missed chances in Brisbane

Ben Stokes’ side dropped five catches as Australia blazed into a lead of 44 with four wickets remaining

The Independent UK

Joe Root backs England to bounce back after costly ‘mistakes’ hand Ashes advantage to Australia

England dropped five catches on day two of the second Test in Brisbane

The Independent UK

Steve Smith on top again after he resumes Ashes hostilities with Jofra Archer

Australia’s batting linchpin helped his side pull away and England’s premier paceman is yet to dismiss him in a Test

The Guardian - UK

'Third-grade' Carse off canvas to keep England in Ashes

England's woeful catching cost them in the second Test at the Gabba, with paceman Brydon Carse getting some redemption after a tough day.

AAP

England toil despite Will Jacks’ moment of magic in second Ashes Test

Jacks took a stunning catch to dismiss Steve Smith but England dropped a host of other chances as Australia pulled ahead in Brisbane.

The Independent UK

Australia bowler Josh Hazlewood suffers Ashes injury setback with new timeline for return

Hazlewood is still recovering from an achilles injury and will not play until the fourth test at the earliest

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - AU

Australia v England: Ashes second Test, day two – as it happened

England dropped five catches before Australia finished a dramatic day on 378 for six, a lead of 44

The Independent UK

Ashes 2025 live score: Australia lead by 44 as England rue dropped catches at end of day two

The visitors looked to restrict the Aussies after Steve Smith’s dismissal but chances to drive home an advantage went begging

The Independent UK

Joe Root hailed for his ‘inner steel’ after ‘phenomenal’ Ashes century

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Evening Standard

Will Jacks makes positive start in Ashes chance to be England's next Moeen Ali

All-rounder could become much more than a ‘one off’ selection

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The Independent UK

Joe Root ends debate over ‘all-time great’ status with landmark Ashes hundred

The England batter’s first century in Australia quietened several Australian doubters – and spared one high-profile backer a nude lap of the MCG.

The Independent UK

Joe Root silences his last remaining critics with England century for the Ashes history books

Root’s 135 not out in Brisbane finally ended his long wait for a ton on Australian soil and gave England a platform to revive their Ashes hopes in the second Test

Evening Standard

Joe Root ends long wait for century in Australia to give England Ashes hope

Root hits sublime 135 not out as tourists reach 325 for nine after thrilling opening to day-night showdown at the Gabba

The Independent UK

Joe Root ends wait for Test century in Australia to boost England’s Ashes hopes

The former captain, playing his 16th Test and 30th innings Down Under, ended the day with an imperious 135 not out.

The Independent UK

England’s Joe Root secures his first Ashes century in Australia

Root’s lack of a three-figure score in any format in Australia was a major subplot ahead of this series.

The Independent UK

Joe Root scores first Ashes century in Australia

The 34-year-old brought up three figures for the first time in 30 innings down under

The Guardian - UK

Oh Duckett. I was fearing for Crawley when I should have been worrying about Ben

Up against the brilliant Mitchell Starc and his band of bowlers, even a dot ball for England in the Ashes is a moment of relief

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