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Defeats at Edgbaston and Lord’s have left the hosts trailing the five-Test series 2-0 – a deficit only overcome once, by Australia, in 1936-37.

Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett star for England but concerns linger over James Anderson, Ollie Pope, Harry Brook and more after Lord’s loss

There were worried murmurs about the new English approach during the first Test at Edgbaston. But they grew louder at Lord’s on the second and third days of the ongoing second Test match of the Ashes series. Apart from the traditional England-Australia rivalry in the long format of international cricket,…

The first day of the second Ashes Test belonged to Australia - and in particular Steve Smith - who prodded, pushed and extravagantly left his way to an unbeaten 85 not out

England aim to hit back after Australia’s two-wicket victory at Edgbaston

Ben Stokes’ side trail 1-0 after defeat in the series opener at Edgbaston.

England look to level the Ashes series at Lord’s after Pat Cummins’ side snatched a dramatic two-wicket victory at Edgbaston

Joe Root's superb century in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston was his 30th red-ball ton for his country, and elevated him back to No.1 in the world batting rankings

Labuschagne and Smith spent their designated Saturday off in the nets after failures at Edgbaston.

A blister to the England spinner’s finger reduced his impact in the first Test defeat to Australia at Edgbaston, with Ben Stokes opting for Josh Tongue instead

Despite hitting 78 in the first innings England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow endured a difficult time in the first Test at Edgbaston, shelling a series of chances