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DARK SECRETS: 2 | Vintage Vibes

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

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

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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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.

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Australia keep mind games alive before XI unveiled

The Pat Cummins mystery was finally put to bed before the surprise swap of Nathan Lyon and Michael Neser kept Australia's team under wraps until the Gabba toss.

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Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test

The second Ashes Test has begun with Mitchell Starc and Joe Root standing up for their respective sides.

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Australia v England: Ashes second Test, day one – as it happened

Advantage England as Joe Root hits his first hundred on Australian soil in the second Test at Brisbane.

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In face of Bazball, Smith opens up on the Aussie way

Steve Smith has offered an insight into Australia's plan to counter the English "Bazball' tactics in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.

AAP

In the pink? Cricket bosses and players still not seeing benefit of day-night Tests

The Ashes pink-ball Test at the Gabba may once again leave many in the sport wondering if the format has a future

The Guardian - UK

Bashir is ‘England’s No 1 spinner’ despite exclusion from Ashes Test, says Stokes

Shoaib Bashir has been reassured that he remains England’s first-pick spinner, despite Will Jacks being selected instead for the second Ashes Test

The Guardian - UK

Australia captain Pat Cummins leaves door ajar for dramatic comeback in Brisbane

Cummins missed his side’s victory in Perth with a back injury and was subsequently omitted from the squad for this week’s day/nigher at the Gabba

The Independent UK

Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes insists the all-round talents of Will Jacks will suit the Gabba as he rejects suggestions his bowlers are already fatigued.

AAP

Smith comes up with bright idea to fix glaring problem

Steve Smith is planning to use black eye strips to combat the bright lights of the Gabba when the day-night Ashes Test begins.

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Pat Cummins poised to return for Australia in second Ashes Test at Gabba

Steve Smith hints fast bowler may be late call-up in Brisbane, while Josh Inglis is favoured to replace injured Usman Khawaja

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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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'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return

Test captain Pat Cummins is a chance of returning to the Australian Test team when the Ashes series continues at the Gabba.

The Guardian - UK

Strengthened Australia welcome England to Gabbatoir in pivotal Ashes week

Ben Stokes is still bullish but the omens suggests pink-ball Test could be a nightmare on Vulture Street

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Boland back to bowling best for Gabba after 'off day'

Scott Boland was unhappy with his first-innings display in Perth but bounced back in the second and is now set to inflict more grief on England at the Gabba.

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes insists England do not fear the ‘Gabbatoir’ despite dismal Ashes record

England have historically struggled at the Gabba in previous Ashes series

The Guardian - UK

England abandon all-out pace attack with recall of Will Jacks for second Ashes Test in Brisbane

Will Jacks will make his third Test appearance, and his first for nearly three years, as England attempt to level the Ashes at the Gabba

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'Annoyed' Pope vows to learn lessons for Gabba riposte

England batter Ollie Pope has his sights on rectifying a flaw that has emerged in his limited Tests against Australia as he chases a big score at the Gabba.

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Sorry, Joe: CA confirms Ashes day-nighter here to stay

Cricket Australia is planning for future home Ashes series to feature day-night Tests, despite questions from Joe Root as to its place on the calendar.

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Unwanted history looms for Archer against Smith

The battle between Jofra Archer and Steve Smith continues at the Gabba, but England's paceman has 0-96 from the 189 balls he has bowled at the Australian.

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England have 'massive confidence' for Gabba Test

Despite a huge loss in the series opener, England's Brydon Carse says the tourists have reason for confidence heading into the second Ashes Test.

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Pink-ball batting master still prefers red-ball cricket

Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has weighed into debate as to whether the Ashes should feature a day-night Test match.

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