Steve Smith admits Nathan Lyon’s calf injury does not look good for Australia Spinner Lyon sustained the problem in the 37th over of England’s innings. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
Duckett set the pace as England fights back at Lord’s Opener Ben Duckett hit 98 as England raced to 278-4 in an another high octane “Bazball” batting display to continue their Ashes fightback on day two of the second Lord’s test on June 29 after bowling Australia out for 416 on a memorable day’s action. The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023
Nathan Lyon’s luck runs out just as Steve Smith’s begins to turn While the bowler’s injury could seriously hamper Australia, his teammate’s 12th Ashes century suggests there is no need to panic The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023
Zak Crawley displays England flaws again but Ashes selection shouldn't be questioned Crawley's selection should not be questioned; he bats for the team and felt the bowlers were tying England down and asserted his authority, setting the tone for the flow of runs that followed Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2023
2nd Ashes Test: Ben Duckett leads England fightback after Steve Smith ton NEW DELHI: Opener Ben Duckett narrowly missed out on a maiden Ashes ton as his impressive 98-run knock helped England fight back against Australia in the second Test at Lord's on Thursday. The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023
Ben Duckett fifty leads England's counter-attack in 2nd Ashes Test NEW DELHI: Ben Duckett hit an unbeaten half-century as England counter-attacked in the second session on Day 2 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. After bowling out Australia for 416 in the morning session, Duckett struck unbeaten 62 and Ollie Pope was on 32 as the hosts reached 145… The Times of India · 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
'Modern-day Bradman': Steve Smith rewrites stat books with 32nd Test ton NEW DELHI: With 32nd ton on the second day of the Lord's Test, Steve Smith stamped his greatness, producing a majestic effort as he powered Australia to a strong 416 first innings total against England. The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023
2nd Ashes Test: Lively England hit back to restrict Australia to 416 on Day 2 NEW DELHI: On the second day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's in London, Australia's Steve Smith completed his 32nd century. However, England managed to take the remaining five wickets they needed to dismiss the tourists for 416 in an action-packed 90 minutes of play. The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023
England rally with the ball despite Steve Smith’s century at Lord’s The hosts took five wickets for 77 runs to dismiss the tourists for 416 in the second Ashes Test. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
The Ashes 2023: England almost squander fightback on second day at Lord’s England 138 runs behind after dramatic day Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2023
England vs Australia LIVE: Cricket scorecard and Ashes updates as Joe Root falls but England reach 278 England aim to hit back after Australia’s two-wicket victory at Edgbaston 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
Test favourite Boland signs with Stars in Big Bash Paceman Scott Boland will spend the next three summers playing for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League when he is not on Test duty. AAP · Jun 29, 2023
Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023 England's Ashes hopes hanging by thread as Steve Smith leads way for dominant Australia England have been left frustrated by Australia, who racked up 339-5 on day one of the second Ashes Test after Ben Stokes' side failed to make the most of favourable bowling conditions
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
Evening Standard · 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
The Times of India · 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 Independent UK · 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.
Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023 Steve Smith's response to Edgbaston struggles show exactly why England are sick of him 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
The Guardian - 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
Daily Mirror · 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
The Times of India · Jun 28, 2023 2nd Ashes Test: Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne put Australia in control NEW DELHI: Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne stitched a vital unbeaten 94-run partnership for the third wicket as Australia reached 190 for two at tea on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's in London.
The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023 Josh Tongue enjoys taste of Ashes but Australia in control at Lord’s Tongue justified his return to the side as he bowled with pace and purpose at the home of cricket.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023 Josh Tongue: From retirement talk to Ashes chance, with the help of Botox jabs Tongue will start for England in the second Test against Australia at Lord’s.