THE ASHES

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.

Ashes Protest

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.

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes stands by England’s approach ahead of second Ashes Test

Ben Stokes has revealed how an "awkward" changing room encounter with a new convert to Test cricket helped reinforce England’s commitment to 'Bazball'.

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Australia's Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne backed to enjoy 'big week' at Lord's

Australia captain Pat Cummins has sent a warning to England by predicting a "big week" from star batters Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne at Lord's.

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