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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.

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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

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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

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.

AAP

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

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The Independent 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

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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

Evening Standard

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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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

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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.

The Guardian - UK

Root finally makes century in Australia and late burst gives England edge after Starc salvo

England closed the day on 325 for nine after Joe Root’s brilliant ton and some late fireworks from Jofra Archer helped the tourists fight back after six Mitchell Starc wickets

AAP

Root breaks through for first century in Australia

Joe Root's maiden ton in Australian, his first in 30 innings, was a masterclass worth waiting for at the Gabba and his 40th century in a magnificent career.

The Independent UK

Three-year-old prodigy becomes youngest rated chess player in history

Indian toddler Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha practises for four or five hours each day and beat multiple adults to earn his rating

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The Independent UK

England’s Joe Root secures his first Ashes century in Australia

Root’s lack of a three-figure score in any format in Australia was a major subplot ahead of this series.

The Independent UK

Joe Root scores first Ashes century in Australia

The 34-year-old brought up three figures for the first time in 30 innings down under

The Guardian - UK

Oh Duckett. I was fearing for Crawley when I should have been worrying about Ben

Up against the brilliant Mitchell Starc and his band of bowlers, even a dot ball for England in the Ashes is a moment of relief

The Independent UK

Mitchell Starc continues his mission to wreck England’s Ashes hopes in Brisbane

Root, still chasing an elusive first century on Australian soil, is crucial to English hopes as the game moves towards its night-time phase.

Evening Standard

Ashes: Joe Root hits first Test century in Australia amid chaotic start to second Test

Matthew Hayden’s blushes spared as Root takes full advantage of early reprieve with sparkling ton at the Gabba

The Independent UK

Zak Crawley and Joe Root mount England fightback after two early wickets

England reached 98 for two at tea in the Brisbane day-night second Ashes Test after losing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope for ducks.

AAP

England have Gabba hope amidst historical horror

England's last three Ashes series triumphs in Australia followed iconic displays at the Gabba but overall their Test record in Brisbane is poor.

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