THE ASHES
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.
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 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'.
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.
Josh Tongue replaces spinner Moeen Ali in England team for second Ashes Test
England have decided to go with an all-seam attack for the second Ashes Test against Australia, but surprisingly selected Josh Tongue as the fourth seamer.
Mitchell Starc adamant Australia will not change approach to Test cricket
Mitchell Starc has insisted Australia will stick with their pragmatic approach ahead of this week’s second Ashes Test but was tight-lipped over his own selection at Lord's.
