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Joe Root defends England teammates after error-strewn Ashes display

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The Independent UK

England feel sting of familiar Ashes pain on day of missed chances in Brisbane

Ben Stokes’ side dropped five catches as Australia blazed into a lead of 44 with four wickets remaining

The Independent UK

‘We’re all human’: Joe Root defends England over costly dropped catches on day two

Joe Root has insisted that human error rather than poor preparation lay behind a string of dropped catches during a day of toil in the field for England

The Guardian - UK

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Joe Root backs England to bounce back after costly ‘mistakes’ hand Ashes advantage to Australia

England dropped five catches on day two of the second Test in Brisbane

The Independent UK

England rue five dropped catches as Australia build lead in second Ashes Test

Shelled catches frustrated England’s bowlers as Australia ended day two with a 44-run lead after half-centuries for Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith

The Guardian - UK

England toil despite Will Jacks’ moment of magic in second Ashes Test

Jacks took a stunning catch to dismiss Steve Smith but England dropped a host of other chances as Australia pulled ahead in Brisbane.

The Independent UK

Australia bowler Josh Hazlewood suffers Ashes injury setback with new timeline for return

Hazlewood is still recovering from an achilles injury and will not play until the fourth test at the earliest

The Independent UK

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Sports quiz of the week: Premier League goals, Ashes centuries and the F1 finale

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The Guardian - UK

Australia turn up the heat with rapid response in second Test

Australia raced to 130 for one in just 21 overs before the tea break.

The Independent UK

Ashes: Australia take control of second Test despite Will Jacks' brilliance

All-rounder took one of the great catches to dismiss Steve Smith, but five others went down as the tourists’ fluffed their chances in the field

Evening Standard

Aussies take the lead after messy day at Gabba

Australia have chased down England's first-innings total in the second Ashes Test, but the hosts have left the door open with some batting brain-snaps.

AAP

Australia v England: Ashes second Test, day two – as it happened

England dropped five catches before Australia finished a dramatic day on 378 for six, a lead of 44

The Guardian - AU

Ashes 2025 live score: Australia lead by 44 as England rue dropped catches at end of day two

The visitors looked to restrict the Aussies after Steve Smith’s dismissal but chances to drive home an advantage went begging

The Independent UK

Joe Root is finally a wizard in Aus after Harry Brook’s Bazball scarecrow act

A tale of two Yorkshiremen, one keeping England in the series, the other batting without a brain

The Guardian - UK

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AAP

No Lyon helped me find rhythm: England's Crawley

England's Zak Crawley conceded it was easier to find his rhythm against an all-pace attack after Nathan Lyon was axed from Australia's XI for the second Test.

The Independent UK

Joe Root hailed for his ‘inner steel’ after ‘phenomenal’ Ashes century

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The Guardian - UK

Nathan Lyon in ‘filthy’ mood after Test omission as Crawley hails ‘phenomenal’ Root

Nathan Lyon admitted he was furious after being dropped by Australia for the first time in 13 years of home Tests

Evening Standard

Will Jacks makes positive start in Ashes chance to be England's next Moeen Ali

All-rounder could become much more than a ‘one off’ selection

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The Independent UK

Zak Crawley hails ‘humble’ Joe Root as he makes first Ashes century in Australia

Root batted through to the end of a thrilling day to finish unbeaten on 135 in a competitive score of 325 for nine

The Independent UK

Stuart Broad questions Harry Brook over ‘crucial’ part of game after Ashes mistake

Brook was dismissed cheaply playing at a wide Mitchell Starc delivery in the first innings of the second Ashes Test

The Guardian - UK

Sublime Starc is last man standing after Australia’s mystifying call to leave out Lyon

Left-armer ran through England again but just how much will Australia regret not selecting their premium spinner at the Gabba?

The Independent UK

Joe Root ends debate over ‘all-time great’ status with landmark Ashes hundred

The England batter’s first century in Australia quietened several Australian doubters – and spared one high-profile backer a nude lap of the MCG.

The Independent UK

Joe Root silences his last remaining critics with England century for the Ashes history books

Root’s 135 not out in Brisbane finally ended his long wait for a ton on Australian soil and gave England a platform to revive their Ashes hopes in the second Test

Evening Standard

Joe Root ends long wait for century in Australia to give England Ashes hope

Root hits sublime 135 not out as tourists reach 325 for nine after thrilling opening to day-night showdown at the Gabba

The Independent UK

Joe Root ends wait for Test century in Australia to boost England’s Ashes hopes

The former captain, playing his 16th Test and 30th innings Down Under, ended the day with an imperious 135 not out.

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