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The Ashes: Australia go 2-0 up as Mitchell Starc shines at the Gabba

Australia defeated England by eight wickets in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday, securing a 2-0 lead in the legendary series.

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Australia take control of second Ashes Test as England struggle with bat and ball

Australia took control of the second Ashes Test after the third day following a lower-order batting fightback and then taking six England wickets before the close of play.

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Australia edge ahead of England after second day of pink ball Ashes Test

Australia went to stumps on the second day of the pink ball Ashes Test on 378-6, the home side leading England by 44 runs on the first innings with four wickets still remaining.

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Will Jacks set for first Test start in three years as England opt for a spinner

Will Jacks is set to make his first Test appearance in almost three years after England named their starting XI for the second Ashes encounter against Australia that starts in Brisbane on Thursday.

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Joe Root confident in England's ability to bounce back in pink ball Ashes Test

Joe Root is confident that he is putting in the right preparation ahead of England's pink ball Ashes Test against Australia that starts in Brisbane on Thursday.

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England captain Ben Stokes accepts criticism but pushes back on 'arrogant' talk

England captain Ben Stokes has come out and said he will accept criticism for his team's performance in the first Ashes Test but has pushed back at jibes that the tourists are "arrogant".