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Don't write off dangerous England in Ashes yet: Paine

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine says Adelaide Oval will perfectly suit England's aggressive approach as they seek to fight back in the lopsided series.

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Pat Cummins primed for return as Australia name squad for third Ashes Test

Captain expected to be back at the helm in Adelaide while opener Usman Khawaja remains in the frame despite back injury concerns

The Guardian - AU

Brendon McCullum demands strong response from England to rescue Ashes campaign

England are on the brink of another Ashes series defeat in Australia after losing the first two Tests

The Independent UK

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Ben Stokes leaps to Jofra Archer’s defence after heated Ashes exchange with Steve Smith

Archer and Smith shared a few fierce words with Australia nearing victory in Brisbane

The Independent UK

Smith hopes Neser heroics proved tough Lyon call right

Michael Neser was a controversial inclusion in the Australian XI for the second Test match but proved the key man on day four at the Gabba.

AAP

England just don’t get it and reaction to another Ashes thrashing leaves a bitter taste

Comment: England slumped to another heavy defeat to go 2-0 down in the Ashes and move to the brink of a series defeat, but the words of coach Brendon McCullum failed to strike the right tone

The Independent UK

Smith sledges Archer as England paceman wilts at Gabba

Steve Smith had a war of words with Jofra Archer at the end of the second Test which has set the scene for more fire and brimstone in the rest of the Ashes.

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“I don’t know if I’d call them guitar heroes, but there are players with amazing dexterity that can pretty much play anything – and quicker than the human ear could possibly hear!”: Journey’s Neal Schon says that “classic guitar records” still matter

"You need more than just guitar thrills – you need an overall artistic statement"

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He’ll always have Brisbane: Michael Neser revels in sweet day of Ashes glory

Stand-in bowler makes the most of rare chance on what could yet prove his final moments in Test cricket

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes pinpoints England’s ‘obvious’ problem in damning assessment of second Test defeat

England slipped 2-0 down in the Ashes series after crumbling to another heavy defeat in Brisbane

The Independent UK

Australia thrash England at Gabba for 2-0 Ashes lead

Michael Neser starred on day four as Australia won the second Ashes Test at the Gabba to take a formidable 2-0 series lead over England.

AAP

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

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

Steve Smith on top again after he resumes Ashes hostilities with Jofra Archer

Australia’s batting linchpin helped his side pull away and England’s premier paceman is yet to dismiss him in a Test

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'Third-grade' Carse off canvas to keep England in Ashes

England's woeful catching cost them in the second Test at the Gabba, with paceman Brydon Carse getting some redemption after a tough day.

The Guardian - 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 Independent 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

England fighting to keep Australia in check as bowlers toil

The hosts made serious inroads on England’s 334 as they feasted on some wayward fare with the pink ball.

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The Independent UK

Public and politicians left in dark about true impact of migration on Britain because of gaps in data, report finds

The government does not know how many people are in the country unauthorised - with policymakers unable to make informed choices about asylum claims and ECHR, experts warn

AAP

Australia keep mind games alive before XI unveiled

The Pat Cummins mystery was finally put to bed before the surprise swap of Nathan Lyon and Michael Neser kept Australia's team under wraps until the Gabba toss.

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Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test

The second Ashes Test has begun with Mitchell Starc and Joe Root standing up for their respective sides.

The Guardian - AU

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

Advantage England as Joe Root hits his first hundred on Australian soil in the second Test at Brisbane.

The Guardian - AU

Cummins conundrum is key as Australia try not to overthink tactics

Will the captain return? Will Nathan Lyon play? Who will open? Ashes hostilities are renewed and the hosts don’t need to ask too many questions

AAP

In face of Bazball, Smith opens up on the Aussie way

Steve Smith has offered an insight into Australia's plan to counter the English "Bazball' tactics in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.

The Guardian - UK

Pink-ball wizard: batters on facing ‘devastating weapon’ Mitchell Starc

Dawid Malan ‘smiles at the memory’ of taking on Australia’s relentless fast bowler under the lights

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