LONDON : Australia won an action-packed second Ashes test at Lord's on Sunday by 43 runs to take a 2-0 lead in the five-test series, despite a superb rearguard innings of 155 from England captain Ben Stokes.Stokes appeared fired up after the controversial stumping of team mate Jonny Bairstow and began to
Cricket - Ashes - Second Test - England v Australia - Lords, London, Britain - July 2, 2023 England's Ben Stokes walks after losing his wicket, caught by Australia's Alex Carey off the bowling of Josh Hazlewood Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Cricket - Ashes - Second Test - England v Australia - Lords, London, Britain - July 2, 2023 England's James Anderson is hit on the grille of his helmet by a ball bowled by Australia's Mitchell Starc Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
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