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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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England vs Australia live stream: watch the Ashes 2nd Test free online, Day 2

How to watch an England vs Australia 2nd Test live stream. Can the hosts get off to a winning start at Lord's? Start times, free live streams, team news and more.

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Joe Root admits he was going out to bat "for peace and quiet" during captaincy struggles

Joe Root left his role as England's test cricket captain last year, with his tenure ending amid a poor run of results following the 2021/22 Ashes series in Australia, won 4-0 by Australia

Daily Mirror

Joe Root credits Nasser Hussain with his upturn in form as key advice revealed

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

Daily Mirror

England select Josh Tongue over Moeen Ali in all-pace attack for second Ashes Test

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

The Independent UK

Australia ready to turn up heat on England at their Lord’s stronghold

Tourists hold a 1-0 lead and have an extraordinary record at England’s HQ, having lost just two Ashes Tests there since 1934

The Guardian - UK

Write off Bazball and England at your own peril

The loss in the opening Test of the Ashes has left many wondering whether the Bazball approach is the right way to go about it. Coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes have four more Tests to plot a comeback. If history is any indication, what awaits is another England-Australia…

The Hindu

The Ashes: Joe Root backs England to ‘double down’ on aggression despite agonising loss

Former captain believes Ben Stokes’ exciting approach is the best way forward despite questions over that early declaration at Edgbaston

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

England add Rehan Ahmed to Ashes squad for second Test against Australia

The teenage Leicestershire leg-spinner, Rehan Ahmed, has been added to Ben Stokes’ squad as cover for Moeen Ali

The Independent UK

Joe Root reinventing himself like David Bowie under Bazball – Mark Nicholas

The Yorkshireman’s average and strike-rate are up under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes' 'inspiring' England message is right - but cricket's glaring failure remains

Ben Stokes spoke out after England's thrilling First Test defeat to Australia and the words were part of a familiar theme - but his mission to inspire remains flawed, with cricket still a closed shop

The Independent UK

I’d go back and play Stokes’ way – no regrets for Joe Root over England approach

Australia won a thrilling first Ashes Test by two wickets at Edgbaston.

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The Guardian - UK

Joe Root: ‘If I could go back, I would start my captaincy like Ben has’

The former captain regrets not being more attacking during his reign and wants the team to ‘double down’ in Ashes

Evening Standard

The Ashes 2023: England need a back-up plan if Moeen Ali injury problem continues

Brendon McCullum will pick spinner if finger recovers but options must be considered

The Hindu

Winning is more important than entertaining, says Boycott after England’s Ashes loss

Geoffrey Boycott has lashed out at Ben Stokes and team not making winning a priority after their loss at Ashes 2023, he said England have got carried away with Bazball and seem to think entertaining is more important than winning

The Guardian - UK

No need to panic but England have big decisions to make for Lord’s

Losing the first Ashes Test in such a manner will highlight the failings even though a lot went right

The Guardian - UK

Brendon McCullum defends tactics and blames England defeat on bad luck

Brendon McCullum, the head coach, defended England’s approach and said they could have won the first Ashes Test with ‘the rub of the green’

The Guardian - UK

Pat Cummins answers critics with one of greatest Ashes captain displays

Hounded by sections of the media for political correctness, Australia’s leader made vital contributions with bat and ball

The Guardian - UK

Flukes, fingers and fumbles: moments that decided first Ashes Test

From dropped catches to blisters, we pick out eight moments that swung the first Ashes Test in favour of Australia

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