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Nathan Lyon arrives on crutches as calf injury puts Ashes role in doubt

Nathan Lyon's chances of playing any further part in the Ashes looked to be in doubt after he arrived on the third morning at Lord's on crutches.

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Ben Duckett out for 98 as England fight back in Ashes Test

Ben Duckett fell an agonising two runs short of an Ashes century as England took the fight back to Australia in the second Test at Lord's.

Joe Root

Australia punish lacklustre England seamers before Joe Root produces late boost

England bowled themselves into trouble on day one of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, before two wickets in an over from part-timer Joe Root offered a late morale boost.

Kevin Pietersen

Absolutely shambolic – Kevin Pietersen rips into England after day one at Lord’s

Kevin Pietersen accused England of an "absolutely shambolic" opening day at Lord's after Australia's batters took control of the second Ashes Test.

Jonny Bairstow

Prime Minister praises'swift hands' of Jonny Bairstow in halting Lord's protest

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised the "swift hands" of Jonny Bairstow after England's wicketkeeper carried a Just Stop Oil protester off the Lord's pitch on the first morning of the second Ashes Test.

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Just Stop Oil protesters interrupt second Ashes Test at Lord's

Just Stop Oil protesters stopped the second Ashes Test with England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow forced to take matters into his own hands.