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Ashes 2023: Ben Stokes ‘devastated’ as England fall behind after first Test defeat
England look to level the men’s Ashes 2023 series in the second Test against Australia at Lord’s.
A dramatic two-wicket defeat for Ben Stokes’ side at Edgbaston puts the hosts on the back foot, with Pat Cummins’ expertly leading his side to an early advantage in the five-match series.
Stokes has moved to replace Moeen Ali, whose finger problem remains a concern, meaning an all-pace attack and an Ashes debut for Josh Tongue.
The match comes less than 48 hours since the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) report outlined how racism, sexism, elitism and class-based discrimination were ‘widespread and deeply rooted’ in cricket.
Follow the score and latest updates from Edgbaston below:
Sir Andrew Strauss excited by Ashes opportunity to turn Lord’s ‘Red for Ruth’
Sir Andrew Strauss hopes turning Lord’s ‘Red for Ruth’ during this week’s Ashes Test can help his charity support thousands more families as they deal with the impact of a terminal cancer diagnosis.
The former England captain set up the Ruth Strauss Foundation in memory of his late wife, who died in 2018 from a non-smoking lung cancer, and has worked alongside the cricket community to raise funds and awareness for the past four years.
Day two of England’s second Test against Australia will once again see Lord’s awash in red, with players from both sides joining fans and pundits in marking the occasion in colourful fashion.
Jack Rathborn28 June 2023 08:51
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