NewsBite

Ashes 2019: Second Test Day 2 live coverage, scores from Lord’s

Eleven wickets fall as play finally begins at Lord’s, with Cameron Bancroft pulling off a screamer | WATCH

Peter Lalor, Jacquelin Magnay and Adrian McMurray
19 min read
7:17PMAugust 15, 2019.
Updated 7:04AMAugust 16, 2019
Print
England batsman Rory Burns looks on as Cameron Bancroft dives to catch him out during day two. Picture: Getty Images
England batsman Rory Burns looks on as Cameron Bancroft dives to catch him out during day two. Picture: Getty Images

Australia trail England by 228 runs at stumps on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s. See how it all unfolded below.

Peter Lalor 4.04am: Aussies make up for lost time

Eleven wickets fell on an eventful day at Lord’s.

Having sent England in, Australia celebrated each of the first 10, but there was little joy on the balcony when David Warner was dismissed before the close of play.

In truth Australia was lucky to survive the torrid hour with only minimal damage and would be relieved to be 1-30 at stumps in reply to England’s 258.

Jofra Archer lived up to expectations on debut, ripping the ball through at a great rate and almost bowling Cameron Bancroft with his third delivery in Test cricket. He was so dangerous Joe Root tried him from both ends in the time available.

It was, however, Stuart Broad who accounted for Warner, pushing the ball back through the left handers defence. Warner has fallen victim to the veteran English seamer three times in three innings and is yet to get a start in the series. The second day — the first was lost to rain — provided a long reel of highlights.

Nathan Lyon (3-68) drew equal with DK Lillee on 355 wickets when he picked up his third to close England’s innings at 258 in the 78th over. Cameron Bancroft, described by Steve Waugh as the “best short leg I’ve ever seen” before the Test, lived up to the billing with a brilliant diving grab to remove Rory Burns.

The England opener had followed his century in the first Test with 53 in this one before becoming Pat Cummins (3-68) first victim. Cummins’ short pitched bowling after the lunch break was direct, brutal and effective. Australia would have liked to remove England for less, but half centuries to Burns and Jonny Bairstow helped the home side to some respectability. Josh Hazlewood upset the top order and finished with 3-58 — a return that will satisfy selectors who opted for him over Mitchell Starc.

Jacquelin Magnay 3.26am: Warner departs early

Australia’s opening batsman David Warner has been cleaned bowled by his nemesis Stuart Broad with yet another single figure effort.

Warner, to a chorus of loud boos, was sent packing for just three runs after facing 17 balls. This is not the start Australia wanted with just a few more overs to survive for the day. Australia’s first wicket has fallen 1/11.

Warner has now been dismissed by Broad in the last three innings for a total of 11 runs off 29 balls.

Adrian McMurray 3.21am: Lively start for England

It’s Warner and Bancroft to open for Australia. Broad kicks things off for England. Archer begins his Test career at the Nursery End, and don’t the crowd love it!

Bairstow and Roy both have catching chances at either end, but neither would’ve been expected to take the catch. Lively start for the hosts, Australia 0-10 after four overs.

Jacquelin Magnay 3.03am: Record looms

Lyon’s bag of wickets brings up his 355th test scalp, equalling the great Dennis Lillee. Only Glenn McGrath (563) and Shane Warne (708) are ahead of him.

Jacquelin Magnay 2.59am: England all out for 258

Australia has bowled England out for 258 after 77 overs in just one day of play at Lord’s, but the upcoming weather promises to be just as fiesty as Josh Hazlewood’s attack.

Hazlewood, appearing in his first Test since a back injury in January, ripped England apart with figures of 3/58 including a three ball duck to opener Jason Roy and the early wicket of captain Joe Root (14). Pat Cummins captured a treble as well (3/61) amid a battery of bouncers the gave debutant Joffra Archer a testing initiation.

Nathan Lyon backed up his good form from Edgbaston with 3/68. Peter Siddle should have had three wickets, having two early catch chances dropped and he ended up at 1/48.

Australia will look to get some early runs on the board with some play still remaining on day two.

But day three isn’t looking very promising with the weather expected to dramatically deteriorate after lunch. While the first day of the Test was a complete washout, there should be some early action on day three before the forecast downpours materialise.

Jacquelin Magnay 2.41am: Enter Leach

Stuart Broad is bowled by Nathan Lyon and that means Jack Leach now comes out as number 11.

Leach, the crowd favourite, scored 92 at Lord’s in the recent Test against Ireland and he gets a standing ovation.

Jacquelin Magnay 2.26am: Redemption for Khawaja

Usman Khawaja in gully takes a nice diving catch for the wicket of debutant Joffra Archer for 12 runs, off the bowling of Pat Cummins. Cummins has 3/49, while early wicket-taker Josh Hazlewood also has a treble: 3/53. Can England survive the session? Stuart Broad walks to the middle.

Jacquelin Magnay 2.15am: Enjoy the sun while it lasts

It’s going to be a very windy and unsettled day for the third day of the Test. The weather forecast shows the winds increasing throughout the day. Some light drizzle might dust Lord’s in the morning, but the rain will then intensify with heavy downpours expected in the late afternoon.

Jacquelin Magnay 2.03am: How long will tail wag?

And another wicket has fallen, in the glorious sunshine. How long will the England tail wag? Chris Woakes was peppered with a bouncer that smacked onto his helmet. Not surprisingly Pat Cummins then bowled in a couple of short balls and Woakes snipped one to Paine. He immediately appealed, but the review showed the tiniest of clips. England are 7/214 and Joffra Archer has come to the crease.

Adrian McMurray 1.57am: Short ball has England struggling

Moment of concern for Woakes, as a Cummins bouncer crashes into the back of his helmet. He ducked and took it flush. Ouch. Seems very uncomfortable with the short ball, and Cummins has been really aggressive today. Woakes is OK, and he’ll play on.

Australia's Cameron Bancroft and Pat Cummins check on England's Chris Woakes. Picture: AFP
Australia's Cameron Bancroft and Pat Cummins check on England's Chris Woakes. Picture: AFP

On the last ball of the over, big shout for a catch down leg side … and it’s given! Woakes sends it upstairs, but that glanced off his glove. WICKET! He’s gone for 32. Another Paine catch, England now 7-210.

Peter Lalor 1.26am: The view from Lord’s at tea

It is tea at Lord’s and that was an — extended — session which swung the game in Australia’s favour.

Brilliant bowling from the seamers and one of the best short leg catches for some time saw England lose 4-46 after lunch.

Jonny Bairstow (36no) and Chris Woakes (25no) managed to stem the bleeding in a 63-run partnership that took the side to 6-201 at the second break.

Australia came hard at England in the second session. Pat Cummins’ aggression was rewarded when Rory Burns (53) was brilliantly caught by Cameron Bancroft at short leg.

Steve Waugh had rated Bancroft as “the best short leg I’ve ever seen” and the diving effort to the fielder’s left would further confirm that opinion.

England batsman Rory Burns looks on as Cameron Bancroft dives to catch him out. Picture: Getty Images
England batsman Rory Burns looks on as Cameron Bancroft dives to catch him out. Picture: Getty Images

Burns, who made a century in the first Test, looks the pick of the England top order.

Josh Hazlewood took his the third wicket when he picked up Joe Denly (30) caught behind early in the session.

Peter Siddle had Burns dropped twice either side of lunch, but was rewarded for his persistence when he snared the scalp of Jos Buttler (12) thanks to a soft waft at a ball that the batsman only managed to nick through to Tim Paine.

Nathan Lyon then picked up the important scalp of Ben Stokes (13) when the all-rounder attempted to sweep a delivery that pitched on off stump. He was out LBW.

Adrian McMurray 1.16am: England pair defiant at tea

Lyon and Smith end the session for the Aussies, with Bairstow (36) and Woakes (25) bringing up 200 for England. They’re playing fairly freely, with a 63-run partnership. We’ve still got 37 overs to get through, and play can continue through to 4am AEST if required. England 6-201 at tea.

Adrian McMurray 1.05am: Reviews all gone for Australia

It’s time for some Steve Smith legspin! Big shout for lbw on Bairstow, which doesn’t look that promising. The umpire is unmoved, but they opt to review … and it was indeed missing by a fair margin. No more reviews for the Aussies — let’s hope that doesn’t come back to haunt Paine. England are up to 6-191, with Bairstow (31) and Woakes (20) providing stern resistance.

Adrian McMurray 12.39am: English pair dig in

The hosts have made a habit of batting deep, and it looks as though Bairstow and Woakes are going to be tough to dismiss. A chance falls short of Warner at first slip, with the England keeper breathing a sigh of relief after that one. They’re keeping the run rate ticking over at 3.15, England 6-167.

Jacquelin Magnay 12.10am: Another one

Australia’s bowlers are on fire. Nathan Lyon has got Ben Stokes trying to sweep the ball across the wicket, hit on the pads. A big shout from Australia and after a slight hesitation from Stokes (13), pondering his options, he decides to walk. England are now in real trouble at 6-138.

Jacquelin Magnay 12.00am: Sun shining on Australia

Sunny conditions here and the brightness is shining directly on Australia. Peter Siddle even gets a wicket. Finally. He’s had two catches — admittedly one was a real stretch — dropped, but wicketkeeper Tim Paine makes no mistake with this regulation caught behind.

So that’s Jos Buttler gone for 12 and England are 5-138.

Adrian McMurray 11.54pm: Siddle strikes

WICKET! And it’s well-deserved for Siddle — after those two earlier dropped catches — who claims to scalp of Buttler (12). The England No 5 nicks one to Paine, and England are 5-136. Time for drinks.

Jacquelin Magnay 11.40pm: Classic catch

Cameron Bancroft has taken a classic diving catch in his left hand at short leg, sending England reeling at 4-116. The umpires had to check if the fully bent over Bancroft caught the ball cleanly and after a quick review Burns was sent packing, just a few balls after celebrating his half century.

So that’s Burns gone for 53 and Pat Cummins has collected his first wicket.

Adrian McMurray 11.36pm: Bancroft pulls off a screamer

WICKET! Cummins gets the danger man Burns thanks to a brilliant catch from Bancroft at short leg. Incredible reactions to dive low to his left. Unbelievable stuff! It’s sent up for a review, but you better believe it’s fine. Steve Waugh believes Bancroft is the best short leg fielder he’s seen. Hard to argue with that evidence! Burns gone for 53, England 4-116.

Adrian McMurray 11.27pm: Luck in Burns’ 50

Jeez, what has Siddle done to his teammates? Burns is dropped by Paine, the second time Siddle has been denied after the earlier Khawaja drop.

Burns moves to fifty on the back of his ton at Edgbaston. Surely he’s used up all his chances now … right? Cummins gets stuck in the next over, a few short balls doing some damage to Burns’ chest and arm. England 3-112.

Adrian McMurray 11.19pm: 100 up for England

Oh no … Buttler pushes for the quick single and Lyon’s run out attempt ends with four overthrows. England bring up 100 thanks for four leg byes, and another boundary means it’s an expensive Hazlewood over. Cummins produces his sixth maiden of the day down the other end, England 3-105.

Jacquelin Magnay 11.07pm: The England destroyer

Australia’s quick, Josh Hazlewood grabs another wicket into the wind, with a full length delivery shortly after lunch. Denley is gone, caught behind for 30 runs. Hazlewood has clearly been the England destroyer, snaring all three wickets for the day. The latest wicket comes at an opportune time, breaking up a partnership that was starting to look reliable.

England are now 3/92.

Adrian McMurray 11.06pm: Hazlewood’s day

WICKET! Hah, there you have it. Hazlewood answered the call. Who else? Good line and length, Denly edges to Paine and is on his way for 30. England 3-92 with Jos Buttler joining the action.

Adrian McMurray 10.53pm: Who will find the breakthrough?

We’re back after the break, Hazlewood to resume. Burns with a lovely drive through point for four, with Cummins then back at the other end. The Aussies go up, appeal for lbw, but it’s waved away and Denly survives. Looks like that one was a touch high. Hazlewood with another maiden, but this partnership is really showing some promise … who’s going to step up for the Aussies? Denly is on 30, Burns 42, England 2-87.

Peter Lalor 10.07pm: Heat out of Aussies’ hot start

Joe Denly (27no) and Rory Burns (34no) steadied England’s ship in the second hour, finding the boundary with a little too much ease for Australia’s comfort as they took the score to 2-76 from 27 overs.

Adrian McMurray 10.03pm: England rally at lunch

Some lovely bowling from Cummins who brings up a maiden — his third today. Big lbw shout during the next Hazlewood over, but after a brief chat, Paine opts not to review. Good call in hindsight — it was going well over the stumps. No issue for Denly.

England's Rory Burns and Joe Denly. Picture: AP
England's Rory Burns and Joe Denly. Picture: AP

Cummins will see us through to lunch. Burns drives one through point for four, taking the partnership to 50 and England to 2-76 at the break.

Here’s what’s on offer in the players’ dining room … looks good to me!

Adrian McMurray 9.50pm: England steady the ship

Siddle’s expensive opening spell comes to an end — 27 runs from his five overs — as Hazlewood returns at the Pavilion End. Burns and Denly are starting to find a rhythm now, taking England to 2-67 in quick time. Cummins replaces Hazlewood, Denly hitting four through the gully off the new bowler. Another bowling change — Hazlewood is back at the Nursery End — and Burns adds a single to take England to 2-72. Not long until lunch.

Jacquelin Magnay 9.25pm: Errors keep England ticking over

Nathan Lyon is posing a few problems, following on from his first Test Edgbaston rout.

Captain Tim Paine decides to review an enthusiastic and close lbw claim of Lyon’s but Denly survives, the ball deemed to be tracking away from the stump.

Just a few balls earlier Burns survived an awkward attempt at a catch off Peter Siddle by Usman Khawaja fielding at gully. Seemed a straightforward catch from my lofty view in the press room.

England batsmen don’t look too comfortable under the Australian attack.

Adrian McMurray 9.19pm: Chances go begging

Denly appears to have shaken off any ill-effects from that bouncer, picking up seven off the one Siddle over, including a boundary.

Who’s ready for some spin? Nathan Lyon is introduced at the Nursery End. Chance falls to Smith on the fourth of the over, but the Denly edge fell short of the former skipper.

A chance on the last ball of the ensuing Siddle over — shaky drive from Burns, and it finds Khawaja at gully — but it bounces off his chest! Big chance goes begging. Tidy maiden but it could’ve been better.

Lyon continues, and on his last a big shout for lbw on Denly! It’s waved away but Paine sends it for review. But no! It was missing leg stump by some way. That’s one review gone. England 2-42.

Peter Lalor 9.04pm: The view from Lord’s at drinks

England are 2-31 at the end of a hectic first hour, drinks taken early as Joe Denly had his helmet changed and health checked following a blow to the head by Josh Hazlewood.

Hazlewood removed both England bats and seems intent on signalling to the selectors they made a mistake by not picking him for the first.

Australia's Josh Hazlewood celebrates taking the wicket of England captain Joe Root. Picture: AFP
Australia's Josh Hazlewood celebrates taking the wicket of England captain Joe Root. Picture: AFP

There is a little in the wicket for the opening bowlers, but not a lot.

Denly was ready to continue after the break.

Adrian McMurray 9.02pm: Concern for Denly

A much more controlled second over from Siddle. Hazlewood pitches one short to Denly, and it clatters into his helmet as he attempts the pull. The England batsman gets a check from the medical staff, and the umpires call drinks. England 2-31.

Jacquelin Magnay 8.50pm: England reeling

A big moment for Australia as Hazlewood gets Joe Root lbw. No question there, that was plum on leg stump, and he decides not to review. The score is 2/26, Hazlewood is on fire and England are reeling.

Adrian McMurray 8.46pm: Root gone, Hazlewood again

Three boundaries off the first Siddle over, but all the action has been down the other end, where Hazlewood has been causing headaches.

First ball of the new over … WIKCET! Root gone lbw. That one nipped back to leg stump, right into Root’s knee roll. The danger man is on his way, Hazlewood is on fire. England 2-26, Joe Denly to the middle.

Adrian McMurray 8.40pm: Positive start for Australia

Cummins and Hazlewood are operating beautifully, with three straight maidens between them. Small chance for Cummins as Burns edges but it falls short of the slips. Root really starts to go to work, hitting consecutive boundaries — picking out a spot through the covers on both occasions. There’s a big shout the next over, Hazlewood thinks he’s snared Burns lbw, but that one looked like it was going straight over. Another maiden, England 1-13 with Peter Siddle joining the attack.

Jacquelin Magnay 8.18pm: Hazlewood vindicated

And Josh Hazlewood grabs the first wicket of the morning on just his third delivery of the morning and as Jason Roy trudges to the pavilion it’s 1-0. Roy was beaten twice and then Hazlewood found an edge to the slip cordon.

So quick, some of the crowd haven’t even settled into their seats.

It is a sea of red to raise money for the Ruth Strauss Foundation — a similar initiative to pink day at the cricket for the McGrath Foundation.

Hazlewood’s brilliant start vindicates his selection over Mitch Starc — considered a brave move by Australian selectors.

Hazlewood hasn’t played a test since January but came into the team, replacing James Pattinson as he proved his fitness playing for Australia A in the past few months.

In January he was ruled out with lower back stress fracture — a repeat of an injury from the previous year and he missed the Test against Sri Lanka.

Justin Langer said this week: “Josh missed out on the World Cup because he had not played much cricket but we know he is an outstanding bowler. He has bowled well over the last couple of weeks and we hope he does a good job for us in this Test match.’’

Adrian McMurray 8.09pm: Hazlewood’s dream start

A maiden to begin for Cummins. Tidy. Hazlewood to begin at the other end … and he strikes on his third ball! Roy edges to Paine, and he’s gone for a duck. England 0-1, Root to the middle. Very handy start.

Adrian McMurray 8.01pm: Play begins on Ruth Strauss Foundation day

Brilliant scenes as Andrew Strauss walks onto Lord’s with his kids for Ruth Strauss Foundation day. The Aussies hand over their red caps, and the names and numbers are in red for both sides as well. It’s still overcast, but we’re ready. Rory Burns and Jason Roy are out in the middle. Pat Cummins will open the bowling for Australia.

Peter Lalor 7.45pm: Pressure on England

Tim Paine has put the pressure on England’s top order by opting to field first after winning the toss at Lord’s.

There is a hint of green to the wicket which is reportedly hard and flat, but both captains appear to think it will do a little early after the first day was lost to rain.

“There’s been a bit of weather around,” Paine said. “A shortened game, I think probably the best way to win it is to take more wickets.”

England captain Joe Root said he would have sent Australia in if the coin had fallen in his favour.

“We would probably looked to bowl first as well, but it might be a good one to lose,” he said. “It looks a pretty good surface. It might be tricky this morning, but we need to get through that and make a big first-innings total.”

Australia have brought in Josh Hazlewood for James Pattinson who is being rested after reporting some soreness after training earlier in the week.

“He has a great record here and James’ long-term future is our priority,” Paine said.

England’s Jofra Archer warmed up for his first Test by bowling left arm spin in the morning. Sam Curran was left out of the starting line up.

England: Rory Burns, Jason Roy, Joe Root (capt), Joe Denly, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach

Australia: David Warner, Cameron Bancroft, Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Matthew Wade, Tim Paine (capt & wk), Pat Cummins, Peter Siddle, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon

Adrian McMurray 7.30pm: Paine wins toss

Australian captain Tim Paine has won the toss and has elected to bowl first.

Just the one change that we had confirmed earlier, Hazlewood in for Pattinson. Jofra Archer is in for his Test debut for England, while Jack Leach has earned a recall.

7.26pm: Meanwhile, in the press box …

Adrian McMurray 7.00pm: Sun’s out, teams out

Hello and welcome to our coverage of day two of the second Ashes Test from Lord’s. Unlike yesterday, the sun’s out, the covers are off and we’re finally going to see some play. We’ll have the toss in 30 minutes. Giddy up!

4pm: Pattinson’s back ‘too far gone’

James Pattinson has revealed the surgeon who rescued his career initially told the Australian quick to accept his career was probably over.

The Victorian firebrand made an emotional Test comeback after a three-year absence in the 251-run over England at Edgbaston last week as the tourists took a 1-0 Ashes series lead.

The 29-year-old, who debuted in 2011, has endured a stop-start career with stress fractures in his back restricting him to just 18 appearances which have yielded 72 wickets at a healthy average of 29.15.

After breaking down again in a Test against New Zealand three years ago, Pattinson visited world-renowned back specialist Grahame Inglis, the man who salvaged the careers of Kiwi quicks Shane Bond and Matt Henry, but was told he was too late.

“The guy in New Zealand initially said: ‘look, I don’t think that I can do much. Your back looks like it is too far gone’,” Pattinson told The Final World Podcast.

James Pattinson celebrates Australia’s First Test victory over England with his wife Kayla and daughter Lilah. Picture: Getty Images
James Pattinson celebrates Australia’s First Test victory over England with his wife Kayla and daughter Lilah. Picture: Getty Images

“That was fairly tough news to take as I thought I was going to have maybe an one-day career or play a few T20s, to (thinking) I might not ever get back to first-class cricket.

“There was a fair bit of contemplation over that month and then he said: ‘well, if you are willing to take the risk, even if I can make a 15 per cent difference in it, then it might be just what you need to put you on the park’.”

James Pattinson celebrates the wicket of England’s Joe Denly during the First Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Picture: AFP
James Pattinson celebrates the wicket of England’s Joe Denly during the First Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Picture: AFP

Pattinson spoke in depth with Bond about the procedure, which included screws and wires being used to bind his L4 vertebrae, which was also supplemented by bone grafted from his hip.

Bond’s advice gave him confidence he could fully recover but he had to privately come to terms with the fact that he may never bowl again.

“Having people who have had that experience to talk to is great and really helped me through that phase,” he said.

“I remember initially they booked me on a flight three days after my surgery and I couldn’t roll out of bed.

“I was getting the nurse to shower me and that sort of thing. I spent two weeks over in New Zealand and I was a week in hospital then another in a hotel room. At that stage I was married and the support my wife was really good. I’ve always kept things pretty realistic and kept my mates close from back home.

“For me cricket has not always been everything. I had in my head that if things didn’t go right with cricket, I would move into something else.”

Aussie fans cheer James Pattinson as he walks onto the field on day five of the First Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Picture: Getty Images
Aussie fans cheer James Pattinson as he walks onto the field on day five of the First Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Picture: Getty Images

Pattinson’s road back to the Australia team has been treated with caution by the team’s medical staff, and he was rested for the second Test at Lord’s in an effort to keep him fresh for the third Test next week in Leeds. The 29-year-old admits in the past he’d have tried to play through any pain and that learning to manage his body has been something he’s had to come to terms with.

“I’ve always tried to push through it in games and it has ended up worse,” he said.

“One of the great things having so many bowlers around now, if you are a bit sore … we are in a position we can go the other way rather than pushing through it.

“There are plenty of Test matches and look at it long-term and for me, that’s a big learning curve.”

AAP

3.30pm: Archer cap presentation lifts Lord’s gloom

Dark clouds hovered over Lord’s but Jofra Archer’s cap presentation at Lord’s proved an uplifting moment for England on a day-one washout of the second Ashes Test.

The Barbados-born livewire has been hotly-tipped to make his England debut and although the teams have not been officially announced, any speculation was ended after he was given his cap by close friend Chris Jordan just before another downpour ended any hope of play in northwest London.

Only eight of Jordan’s 78 England appearances have come in the five-day format but he was easily the most apt choice to welcome his fellow Barbadian into the fold, having helped the man he calls “a little brother” swap the Caribbean for Sussex three years ago.

Jordan gave a touching address in front of the England squad as he toasted Archer becoming the country’s 693rd Test cricketer — a formality he will finally cross when the team sheets are handed in on day two.

“I know this is the pinnacle for you,” he told his friend.

“One of the first things you told me when you came over to England is that you wanted to play Test cricket and that time has come. You’ve got 10 other guys as well as an entire nation supporting you.

“These (caps) aren’t just handed out, these are earned. Just go out there and do what you do best.”

Jordan expects 24-year-old Archer to be a huge boost to England’s Test team and was proud to be there at the start of his journey.

“Apart from receiving my England cap this is easily one of my proudest moments,” he said.

“I’ve watched you grow, not only as a cricketer but also as a professional and a human being. Every single challenge that has presented itself to you so far you find a way of rising to it and I don’t see Test cricket being any different.”

Forecasts are better for day two, when the famous old ground will turn red in support of the Ruth Strauss Foundation — a lung cancer charity set up to honour the late wife of Andrew Strauss, the former England captain and director of men’s cricket.

Fans have been asked to wear the colour and both teams will wear limited-edition caps and shirts to be auctioned off, one of several fundraising initiatives in place on Thursday.

England, who have yet to reveal whether Sam Curran or Jack Leach will take the final place in their side, are 1-0 down after their heavy loss in the series opener at Edgbaston.

AAP

Read related topics:Ashes

Add your comment to this story

To join the conversation, please Don't have an account? Register

Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout

More related stories

Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricket/ashes-2019-second-test-day-2-live-coverage-scores-from-lords/news-story/b25f918a1c5c911bed9fd7d8f05a390d