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?
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 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?
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?
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Joe Root's unbeaten 135, his first Test ton in Australia, hauled England to 325/9 after Mitchell Starc's 6/71 dominated the opening day of the second Ashes Test at The Gabba.
Joe Root scored a magnificent 135 not out at The Gabba, ending his long wait for a Test century in Australia and reviving England's Ashes hopes. Read the full match report.
Zak Crawley's composed 73 not out provides a solid foundation for England on day one of the first Ashes Test against Australia at the Gabba. Read the full match report.
Joe Root scores his first Test century on Australian soil, an unbeaten 135, to boost England's position in the Ashes. Read the full match report from the Gabba.
Joe Root ended his wait for an Ashes century in Australia with a masterful 135*, guiding England to 325-9 on a dramatic first day in Brisbane. Read the full match report.
Australia captain Steve Smith reveals why he's wearing anti-glare tape under his eyes at The Gabba. Discover the pink-ball challenge and the West Indies legend's advice.
Ben Duckett's unbeaten 94 guided England to a nail-biting three-wicket win over Australia in the first Ashes Test at the Gabba. Read the full match report and analysis.
Joe Root's unbeaten half-century steadies England after early wickets in the day-night second Ashes Test. Follow live updates and scores from Brisbane.
England cricket legend Nasser Hussain was barred from the Gabba due to an accreditation issue ahead of the second Ashes Test, before a fire alarm caused a full evacuation. Read the full story.
Stuart Broad's viral reaction summed up England's nightmare start in Brisbane. See how Stokes' side recovered after early wickets. #Ashes #Cricket
Cricket fans are calling for Matthew Hayden to be dropped from Channel 7's Ashes commentary after his pre-match speech at The Gabba was branded 'cringeworthy'. Read the full reaction here.
Get the latest from the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. Zak Crawley answers critics with a fighting fifty, while Mitchell Starc dominates with the pink ball. Plus, the Gabba's Olympic future and local flavour.
Mitchell Starc's devastating opening spell rattled England before a fightback. Australia's shock decision to drop Nathan Lyon dominates Gabba talk. Follow the Ashes live.
Follow live coverage as England aim to level the Ashes series against Australia in the second Test at The Gabba. Get team news, start times, and how to watch in the UK.
England battled to 246-6 after a shaky start at the Gabba. Read our full report on the key moments, standout performances, and what it means for the Ashes series.