Aussie Comedian Stops Play, Distracts Smith at The Gabba
An Australian comedian halted play at The Gabba after walking in Steve Smith's eyeline. Read the hilarious incident and Joe Root's defiant Ashes response.
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England drop five catches to hand Australia Gabba advantage
Joe Root's brilliant 138* was undermined by five dropped catches as Australia seized control of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Can England bounce back?
England's Ashes hopes dented by drops in Brisbane
England trail by 44 runs after a chaotic day two at the Gabba, where five dropped catches and wayward bowling let Australia seize control. Can Stokes's men fight back?
England's dropped catches give Australia edge in Ashes Test
Joe Root's maiden Ashes ton in Australia was undermined by costly dropped catches, allowing the hosts to build a 44-run lead in Brisbane. Can England respond?
Root defends England's dropped catches in Ashes Test
Joe Root insists human error, not poor prep, caused England's five dropped catches on day two at the Gabba. Australia lead by 44 runs. Read the full analysis.
Smith Unbeaten vs Archer as Australia Build Lead in 2nd Test
Steve Smith's unbeaten 61 at the Gabba extends his mastery over Jofra Archer, whom he has never dismissed in Tests. England's paceman endured a punishing seven-over spell as Australia took control. Read the full analysis of the key Ashes battle.
England's Bowling Attack Falters in Brisbane Ashes Test
England's pace attack squandered a crucial new-ball opportunity on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, allowing Australia to seize control. Analysis of a dismal session.
England Rally After Australia's Strong Batting Display
England's bowlers stage a crucial fightback on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, dismissing Australia for 403. Get the full match report and analysis.
Five dropped catches hurt England's Ashes hopes in Brisbane
England's fielding falters as five dropped catches on day two in Brisbane hand Australia a 44-run lead. Can they recover? Follow the live Ashes action.
Hazlewood's second injury setback threatens Ashes plans
Australia's pace attack is dealt a major blow as Josh Hazlewood suffers a second injury setback, putting his Ashes participation in serious doubt. Read the full story on the latest crisis for the Aussie bowling line-up.
Australia's rapid 130-1 reply puts England under pressure
Australia raced to 130-1 in just 21 overs at the Gabba after Joe Root's unbeaten 138. England's bowlers struggled as Jake Weatherald led the charge. Follow the latest Ashes action.
England's Ashes hopes dented by Gabba errors
England face an uphill battle in the second Ashes Test after a dropped catch by Jamie Smith and a wayward bowling session at the Gabba. Australia capitalised to reach 130-1.
Botham's Ashes memorabilia sells for over £225k
Cricket legend Ian Botham sold over 240 career items, including iconic 1981 Ashes souvenirs, raising a staggering sum. Discover the top lots and the story behind the sale.
Hazlewood's New Injury Casts Doubt on Ashes Return
Australia's Ashes campaign suffers another setback as fast bowler Josh Hazlewood picks up an Achilles injury. His fitness for the third Test in Adelaide is now in serious doubt. Get the latest team news.
The Ashes: The Story Behind Cricket's Famous Urn
Discover the fascinating origin story of The Ashes, cricket's greatest rivalry, and what's really inside the iconic urn. Find out how a mock obituary in 1882 created a legend.
Root's Maiden Australia Century Rescues England at Gabba
Joe Root's unbeaten 135, his first Test century in Australia, leads England to 325-9 on day one of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Follow live coverage.
Ashes Test: Starc's record, Lyon's fury, Root's century
Mitchell Starc becomes cricket's most prolific left-arm pacer as Nathan Lyon fumes over shock Gabba axing. Joe Root's century saves Matthew Hayden from a naked MCG walk. Follow all the day two action.
Root's Gabba Ton Forces West Australian Backtrack
Joe Root's stunning century at The Gabba forced The West Australian newspaper into a cheeky U-turn after its pre-Ashes jibes. Discover how England's batting heroics unfolded.
Australia's slow over rate criticised in Brisbane Ashes Test
Australia's controversial decision to drop Nathan Lyon led to a painfully slow over rate on day one at the Gabba, with fans seeing just 74 overs instead of 90. Discover the fallout and expert reaction.
Head's 'Sack Tap' Prank Revives Ball Tampering Jibes
Travis Head's cheeky on-field prank on teammate Michael Neser had cricket fans joking about 'ball tampering', reviving memories of the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal during the second Ashes Test.
Root's Ashes ton saves Hayden from nude bet
Joe Root's first Test century in Australia rescued England and spared Aussie legend Matthew Hayden an embarrassing nude walk around the MCG. His daughter Grace led the relief.
Joe Root's ton saves Hayden from naked bet
Joe Root's century at the Gabba spared Aussie legend Matthew Hayden from a naked walk. His daughter Grace thanked the England star. Read the full story.
England's Ashes hopes hit by Mark Wood injury setback
England's Ashes fightback led by Joe Root's century is tempered by fears over Mark Wood's knee injury. The fast bowler may miss the third Test, dealing a major blow to Ben Stokes's plans. Read the latest.
Ashes Fury Over Nathan Lyon's Shock Test Omission
Australian cricket legend Kerry O'Keefe slams selectors for dropping Nathan Lyon from the Gabba Test, calling it a devastating blow for aspiring spinners. Read the full fallout.
Daily Mail's Ultimate Ashes Cricket Quiz Challenge
Think you know the Ashes? Challenge your memory of England vs Australia's greatest rivalry with Daily Mail Sport's trivia quiz. Test yourself now!
Lyon dropped, Root's ton steadies England in Brisbane Test
Nathan Lyon vents fury after shock Test omission as Joe Root's unbeaten 135, his first Ashes century in Australia, rescues England on dramatic day one at the Gabba.
Root's historic Ashes ton saves England in Brisbane
Joe Root scored his first Test century in Australia, an unbeaten 135, to rescue England on day one of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Read the full match report and reaction.
Stuart Broad criticises Harry Brook's Ashes dismissal
Stuart Broad questions Harry Brook's match awareness after a cheap dismissal gifted Australia a wicket on day one of the second Ashes Test. Read the full analysis.
Broad questions Brook's Ashes dismissal awareness
Stuart Broad has questioned Harry Brook's tactical nous after the England batter gifted his wicket to Australia in the second Ashes Test. Read the full analysis of the crucial Gabba moment.
Lyon 'absolutely filthy' over shock Ashes Test omission
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon was left fuming after being dropped for a home Test for the first time since 2012. Read the full story on his explosive reaction.
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