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Ashes 2025 live score: England search for early Australia wickets on day three after painful dropped catches

Ben Stokes’s side trail Australia by 44 runs after two days at The Gabba, with Alex Carey and Michael Neser at the crease

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

Wayward England pace attack fumble their golden chance to strike with new ball

So good in the first innings in Perth, England’s bowlers were dismal in the opening session on day two to let Australia off the hook

The Guardian - UK

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England rue five dropped catches as Australia build lead in second Ashes Test

Shelled catches frustrated England’s bowlers as Australia ended day two with a 44-run lead after half-centuries for Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith

The Guardian - UK

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

England fighting to keep Australia in check as bowlers toil

The hosts made serious inroads on England’s 334 as they feasted on some wayward fare with the pink ball.

The Independent UK

Australia turn up the heat with rapid response in second Test

Australia raced to 130 for one in just 21 overs before the tea break.

The Independent UK

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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

Evening Standard

Zak Crawley hails ‘humble’ Joe Root as he makes first Ashes century in Australia

Root batted through to the end of a thrilling day to finish unbeaten on 135 in a competitive score of 325 for nine

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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 Independent UK

Mitchell Starc continues his mission to wreck England’s Ashes hopes in Brisbane

Root, still chasing an elusive first century on Australian soil, is crucial to English hopes as the game moves towards its night-time phase.

The Independent UK

Australia keep mind games alive before XI unveiled

The Pat Cummins mystery was finally put to bed before the surprise swap of Nathan Lyon and Michael Neser kept Australia's team under wraps until the Gabba toss.

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The Guardian - AU

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

Advantage England as Joe Root hits his first hundred on Australian soil in the second Test at Brisbane.

AAP

In face of Bazball, Smith opens up on the Aussie way

Steve Smith has offered an insight into Australia's plan to counter the English "Bazball' tactics in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.

The Independent UK

Ashes 2025 live score: Root and Archer boost England with late blitz after Starc’s pink-ball masterclass

Ben Stokes’ side eye redemption at the iconic Brisbane stadium after a humiliating first Test loss to Australia inside two days

The Guardian - UK

Pink-ball wizard: batters on facing ‘devastating weapon’ Mitchell Starc

Dawid Malan ‘smiles at the memory’ of taking on Australia’s relentless fast bowler under the lights

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes sends message to Shoaib Bashir after Ashes snub

Will Jacks has got the nod over Shoaib Bashir for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes pays tribute to ‘belter of a bloke’ Robin Smith

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The Guardian - UK

Bashir is ‘England’s No 1 spinner’ despite exclusion from Ashes Test, says Stokes

Shoaib Bashir has been reassured that he remains England’s first-pick spinner, despite Will Jacks being selected instead for the second Ashes Test

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes admits Robin Smith’s death just days after England Ashes squad visit ‘hits harder’

Former England batter Robin Smith passed away earlier this week at the age of 62

AAP

Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes insists the all-round talents of Will Jacks will suit the Gabba as he rejects suggestions his bowlers are already fatigued.

The Guardian - UK

Challenges lie ahead in day-night Test but England have what it takes to shock Australia

Even Steve Smith has struggled under lights and the selection of Will Jacks is the right approach by the tourists

The Guardian - UK

Strengthened Australia welcome England to Gabbatoir in pivotal Ashes week

Ben Stokes is still bullish but the omens suggests pink-ball Test could be a nightmare on Vulture Street

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