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England feel sting of familiar Ashes pain on day of missed chances in Brisbane

Ben Stokes’ side dropped five catches as Australia blazed into a lead of 44 with four wickets remaining

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

‘We’re all human’: Joe Root defends England over costly dropped catches on day two

Joe Root has insisted that human error rather than poor preparation lay behind a string of dropped catches during a day of toil in the field for England

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025

Joe Root backs England to bounce back after costly ‘mistakes’ hand Ashes advantage to Australia

England dropped five catches on day two of the second Test in Brisbane

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

Australia turn up the heat with rapid response in second Test

Australia raced to 130 for one in just 21 overs before the tea break.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

Ashes: Australia take control of second Test despite Will Jacks' brilliance

All-rounder took one of the great catches to dismiss Steve Smith, but five others went down as the tourists’ fluffed their chances in the field

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025

Aussies take the lead after messy day at Gabba

Australia have chased down England's first-innings total in the second Ashes Test, but the hosts have left the door open with some batting brain-snaps.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025

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 · Dec 5, 2025

Ashes 2025 live score: Australia lead by 44 as England rue dropped catches at end of day two

The visitors looked to restrict the Aussies after Steve Smith’s dismissal but chances to drive home an advantage went begging

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Joe Root is finally a wizard in Aus after Harry Brook’s Bazball scarecrow act

A tale of two Yorkshiremen, one keeping England in the series, the other batting without a brain

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

No Lyon helped me find rhythm: England's Crawley

England's Zak Crawley conceded it was easier to find his rhythm against an all-pace attack after Nathan Lyon was axed from Australia's XI for the second Test.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025