![]() Remember when Australia was 2-0 and making a mockery of Bazball?Įngland absolutely dominated the second day in Manchester, leaving the series evenly-poised as Ben Stokes’ side attempt to level the Ashes at 2-2.Īnd it could get even worse for Australia if Mitch Starc’s shoulder problem is serious. RECAP ALL THE ACTION FROM DAY TWO HEREģ.30AM: STUMPS, ENGLAND 4-384, LEAD BY 67 It allowed the Aussies to eke their way to 317, and perhaps just as importantly prolong England’s wait to bat for almost half an hour, potentially critical with heavy rain forecast for the weekend. However with Starc already halfway up the stairs getting prepared to bowl, Hazlewood got a reprieve with replays showing that Woakes had overstepped. The hosts thought they had wrapped up Australia for an even 300 when Hazlewood edged Chris Woakes in the second over of the day. Not much Root could do about that! #ENGvAUS | #Ashes /LBsRGodKa1- ESPNcricinfo July 20, 2023 Umpire Nitin Menon’s arm was outstretched a fraction of a second before the Aussie captain made the T gesture that would have sent the not out call upstairs. Cummins’ fourth came just as he was about to review a declined lbw appeal against Joe Root. ![]() Cummins and Mitch Marsh sent down four each with two to Hazlewood and one to Starc. And Moeen’s 54 was the highest score from any first drop so far this series. But Cummins kept copping it with the ball too. ![]() Fortunately for Cummins, Usman Khawaja took a sharp grab the following over to limit the damage. Then with Moeen on 53, Cummins spilt one at midwicket off Josh Hazlewood. ![]() Moeen Ali spooned a chance to the mid-on region where Cummins was stationed, but the Aussie skipper seemed to lose the ball in the air, allowing England’s No. Not only was he on the back foot tactically, but he was also battling in his capacity as a fielder. It was a tough day for Cummins, particularly in the middle session in which England amassed 178 for the loss of just one wicket. David Warner (C) congratulates Zak Crawley (R) after he loses his wicket for 189 runs. ![]()
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