England left to rue costly batting errors as Australia seize control at Lord’s The hosts lost six wickets for 47 on the third morning of the second Ashes Test. The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023
England collapse allows Australia to turn screw at Lord’s The tourists were 81 for one at tea, 172 ahead. The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023
‘It didn’t look good’: Australia sweat on fitness of Nathan Lyon for rest of Ashes The spinner suffered a potentially serious calf injury while fielding at Lord’s, with Travis Head and Steve Smith bowling in his absence The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023
The Ashes 2023: England v Australia, second Test, day two – as it happened England fought back on a terrific second day to trail Australia – who lost Nathan Lyon to a calf injury – by 138 runs with six first-innings wickets intact The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 2023
Kevin Pietersen's 'shambolic' England rant in full at Lord's: 'This is not Ashes cricket' England were left with work to do in the second Ashes Test against Australia after a poor day in the field on Wednesday Manchester Evening News · Jun 29, 2023
Josh Tongue defends England in face of Kevin Pietersen’s ‘shambolic’ jibe Josh Tongue said England were unlucky on the opening day of the second Ashes Test after Kevin Pietersen described their display as ‘absolutely shambolic’ The Guardian - UK · 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 Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023
Absolutely shambolic – Kevin Pietersen rips into England after day one at Lord’s Pietersen offered a stinging assessment of England’s efforts with the ball. 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'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 Daily Mirror · 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
Travis Head: England ‘throwing nice chat out’ but Australia focusing on winning Head reckons “a few people at home might want to get up his back” if things do not go well for England seamer Ollie Robinson at Lord’s. The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023
The Times of India · Jun 25, 2023 Ricky Ponting offers batting advice to Marnus Labuschagne ahead of second Ashes Test NEW DELHI: Ahead of the second Ashes Test set to commence on Wednesday at Lord's, former captain Ricky Ponting has provided valuable technical guidance to Australian batsmen Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head. Ponting aims to assist them in countering England's formidable bowling attack.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023 England’s Joe Root moves to top of Test batting rankings Root hit an unbeaten 118 in the first innings of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023 Australia needs 98 more runs to win Ashes opener after reaching 183-5 at tea Forced to leave the field the day before with a painful blistered finger, England spinner Moeen Ali (1-50) returned earlier to give England a key wicket of third-ranked batter Travis Head (16).
The New Daily · Jun 20, 2023 Australia needs 98 to win as first Ashes Test comes down to final session Australia's first Ashes Test struggle against England will go into a final session after the tourists went to tea at 5-183, chasing 281.
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023 England and Australia set up a thrilling finale in first Ashes Test Australia took tea needing 98 runs, with five wickets down at Edgbaston.
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023 Day four of first Ashes Test: England seek match-winning lead The forecast looks encouraging for day four.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2023 A day of Total Moeen is the perfect example of England’s new approach The mercurial spinner proves he is the polar opposite to Jack Leach with a performance of highs and lows on his return from Test exile
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2023 Khawaja adds the final exclamation mark to his storied comeback The Australia opener proves another point with a Test century against England that fills the one remaining gap in his record
Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2023 Usman Khawaja hits impressive Ashes century as Australia fight back against England Usman Khawaja recorded an impressive century as Australia fought back on Day Two of the first Ashes test at Edgbaston after a strong morning from Ben Stokes' side
Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2023 Moeen Ali shows dream Ashes return is still possible as Australia recognise threat There is little to choose between England and Australia in a delicately-poised first Ashes test, with the returning Moeen Ali reminding fans what he can do
The Times of India · Jun 17, 2023 ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test Day 2: Khawaja revives Australian fortunes on frustrating day for England Opener Usman Khawaja (126 not out) scored a stunning hundred to revive Australia’s Ashes fortune on Saturday, guiding the visitors to 311 for 5 at stumps on day two of the opening Test against England at Edgbaston.