The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

Ashes diary: Broad stuck on repeat as Robinson torments the tail

David Warner breezed through crosswords as Ollie Robinson did much the same to Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023

England bounce back to form on day two of second Ashes Test

England went into the tea interval 145 for one having dismissed Australia for 416.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Day two of second Ashes Test – England need wickets as Steve Smith nears century

Lord’s will turn red on Thursday for the annual ‘Red for Ruth’ day.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Josh Tongue hails Jonny Bairstow ‘a hero’ for his swift response to protesters

Australia’s David Warner was concerned about what the paint could have done to the wicket at Lord’s.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

Steve Smith recaptures ominous form as England toil at start of second Ashes Test

The Australia batsman put down a reminder of his 2019 form with unbeaten 85

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

The Ashes: Late Joe Root burst reins in Australia charge but Steve Smith form looks ominous

Former captain takes two wickets in three deliveries late on day one to give England some hope after toiling at Lord’s

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2023

2nd Ashes Test: Steve Smith remains unbeaten on 85 as Australia reach 339/5 at stumps on Day 1

NEW DELHI: Steve Smith played a brilliant unbeaten innings of 85, leading Australia to a formidable total of 339-5 against England on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's in London on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jun 28, 2023

Australia punish lacklustre England seamers before Joe Root produces late boost

The hosts failed to make the most of Ben Stokes winning the toss in helpful conditions.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

Steve Smith leads Australia charge but late Joe Root wickets give England hope

England won the toss but failed to capitalise in murky conditions as Australia batted superbly to finish day one of the second Test on 339 for five

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2023

Gary Lineker wades into Lord's Just Stop Oil protest with cheeky advice to England

Gary Lineker asked if the Just Stop Oil protesters can bowl after three activists stormed on to the field of play at Lord's on day one of the Second Ashes Test

Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023