England coach Brendon McCullum believes Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal at Lord's can galvanise his charges and inspire what would be a stunning Ashes comeback.
English county Yorkshire are on security alert for this week's Ashes Test at Headingley after the angry scenes which greeted Australia's players at Lord's on Sunday.
Unsurprisingly, Australia spinner Nathan Lyon will miss the rest of the Ashes series after a calf injury.
England captain Ben Stokes is backing his charges to overturn the Australian's 2-0 lead and reclaim the precious Ashes urn.
After Australia captain Pat Cummins confirmed his team experienced "aggressive and abusive" behaviour in the Long Room, three MCC members have been suspended.
Australia captain Pat Cummins claimed members of the Marylebone Cricket Club were "aggressive and abusive" towards his players in the Long Room and is expecting punishment.