Australia hold out for draw, despite best efforts of Jofra Archer, Jack Leach
Steven Smith's concussion replacement Marnus Labuschagne scores fifty to help Australia avoid defeat
14/08Result
2nd Test, ICC World Test Championship at London, Aug 14-18 2019
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![England]( "England")
258 & 258/5d -
![Australia]( "Australia")
250 & 154/6 (47.3 ov)
Player of the Match
14/08Result
2nd Test, ICC World Test Championship at London, Aug 14-18 2019
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![England]( "England")
258 & 258/5d -
![Australia]( "Australia")
250 & 154/6 (47.3 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Steven Smith withdrawn from Lord's Test due to concussion
Cricket Australia have become the first team to apply to the ICC for a concussion substitute under the new protocols
Tim Paine vows to keep hooking as Australia stick to Ashes blueprint
Captain unconcerned after being dismissed by Jofra Archer short ball and says "message won't change" after Lord's draw
Jofra Archer rampage evokes Jonah Lomu on 'frightening' debut
For the second time in as many days Jofra Archer produced a display that sent shock waves through the game
Super sub Marnus Labuschagne steps into the breach for Australia
The first concussions substitute in the history of Test cricket did more than his bit to help stave off an Australia defeat
Jofra Archer could be the weapon that turns the Ashes, suggests Joe Root
Fast bowler has had a "massive impact" after just one Test, says England captain
Steven Smith hoping to be fit for Headingley Test after 'mild concussion'
Steven Smith's hopes of participating in the third Ashes Test will rest in the hands of Australia's medical team
'I know where I am; I'm on zero and it was a fast bouncer' - Labuschagne
Having stepped in as Test cricket's first concussion substitute, the 25-year-old struck a gritty 59 after himself copping a Jofra Archer bouncer second ball
'They're not cricket fans' - Mitchell Johnson condemns booing of Steven Smith
Former Australian fast bowler says heckling Smith after he 'braved up' to bat again is beyond the pale
Awesome Archer lights up Lord's
The thrilling sight of Jofra Archer bowling and a tantalising finish: not much more a fan could ask for at Lord's
Day 4
Steven Smith takes centre stage again on day of high drama as Australia give themselves a chance
Smith suffers brutal blows to neck and arm as Jofra Archer unleashes hell
Madness of Test cricket sets up compelling finish to Lord's drama
England's fragile top order was again exposed by Australia's attack but there is time for a few more twists on the final day
'I can't get on the honour board unless I'm batting' - what Smith said to Langer
The Australia coach insisted Steven Smith was right to resume his innings although said he may have to reconsider his use of stem guards after the sickening blow from Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer proves natural born thriller after visceral Steven Smith duel
England's debutant shook up Lord's and knocked the previously serene Steven Smith off his stride
Steven Smith blow brings cricket to a standstill
The Australia batsman was able to resume his innings shortly after a sickening blow from Jofra Archer but it would have rekindled some awful memories
Day 3
Jofra Archer claims maiden Test wicket as England take upper hand
Australia must turn to Steven Smith and Matthew Wade after struggling on rain-affected day
Australia's batsmen knuckle down to stem the blood loss
On previous tours, Australia would have crumbled in a session like this. Today, they escaped with only minimal damage
Day 2
Jonny Bairstow, Rory Burns stand up for England but Australia edge day
Australia reached 30 for 1 during a tricky period at the end of the day after their bowlers put England under pressure again
England fall short as Joe Root misallocates his resources
Nearly half of Jofra Archer's 42 deliveries on the third morning were left alone - not that he was the man for these conditions anyway
Jofra Archer will relish bouncer battle - Rory Burns
Debutant is "looking forward to getting his own back" after Pat Cummins short-ball barrage, suggests Burns
England's batting maelstrom squanders another opportunity
There was arguably not a single player in England's batting lineup in his optimal position at Lord's - and it showed
Nathan Lyon critical of Australia's standards at Lord's
Falling short of usual standards a "positive sign we can get better" argues Lyon
'Cherry ripe' Josh Hazlewood brings peak precision
Australia have managed Hazlewood's workload carefully to ensure he was in peak condition at Lord's
Day 1
Jofra Archer forced to wait for Test debut as first day of second Ashes Test is a washout
Play abandoned without a ball being bowled, toss to take place on Thursday
Josh Hazlewood's economy leaves Mitchell Starc on the periphery for Lord's
'Tough call' to omit Starc, admits Justin Langer, but right-arm seamer's miserly spells give him the edge
Back surgeon doubted he could fix Pattinson
The fast bowler has learned how to manage his body but revealed there were serious doubts whether he would recover from his back stress fractures
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Ben Stokes 'just finds a way' as his rediscovered authority takes on a new significance
Allrounder's hundred and Steven Smith's concussion means his could be the most prized wicket on either side at Headingley
'The sky is the limit' for Jofra Archer - Ben Stokes
Vice-captain says Archer's fifth spell in the first innings was "one of the best" spells of fast bowling he has seen as a player
Live Report - England v Australia, 2nd Test, Lord's
Follow our live report for updates, stats, trivia, colour and discussion during the second Test of the 2019 Ashes from Lord's.
The beauty of the Test match game now? Everybody goes at it like mad dogs
We talk about poor techniques and slow over rates, but now more than ever, as Lord's showed, the play is the thing, and it has everybody hooked.
Moeen Ali set for 'short break' from cricket after Lord's omission
Spinning allrounder was dropped after a poor showing at Edgbaston, where he was out-bowled by Nathan Lyon
England prepare to pit hope against bullish expectation
Jofra Archer and Jack Leach's selections rely on the hope, rather than conviction, that England can turn this Ashes series around
England's allrounders give Root options and flair
It is a happy coincidence that they currently have so many multi-skilled players
Must ignore Steven Smith's twitches and 'stick to a plan' - Joe Root
Jofra Archer will 'cause a lot of problems' to the Australian batsmen, hopes the England captain
James Pattinson rested, Josh Hazlewood likely to play Lord's Test
Mitchell Starc also named in the 12-man squad for the second Ashes Test
Nine years after debut, Paine returns to Lord's for defining Test
Inexperienced but well travelled in life, Paine is chasing a victory that will help chart a more open-minded path for those who follow
'Keep wearing him down' - Justin Langer's plan for Jofra Archer
The Australia coach wants his players to not be satisfied with one win, and arrive at Lord's with the same hunger they displayed at Edgbaston
Lord's to turn red during Ashes Test in support of Ruth Strauss Foundation
MCC to emulate SCG's pink Test, and honour memory of Andrew Strauss's wife, who died in December of cancer
Preview: Will Jofra Archer prove to be England's Ashes X-factor against Australia at Lord's?
From the match Australia weren't expected to win to one they're not expected to lose, how quickly things can change during the Ashes
