The Ashes 2nd Test Day 1: Action in images

Travis Head and Steve Smith put Australia firmly on top after Ashes debutant Josh Tongue helped England keep an early check.

Published on: Jun 30, 2023 8:57 PM IST

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The start of the day was disrupted by protests at Lord's. Jonny Bairstow physically carried one of the protesters of the field (AP)

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Australia made a strong start to the day with England's first wicket coming only off the last ball of the first session.  (Action Images via Reuters)

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Steve Smith and Travis Head consolidated Australia's domination as the England bowlers floundered.  (AFP)

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Both players scored half centuries and Head was eventually dismissed on 77 off 73. The pair put up 118 runs for the fourth wicket.  (Action Images via Reuters)

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Australia were further pegged back towards the end of the day as Cameron Green fell for a duck. Smith and Alex Carey then saw them through to Stumps.  (Action Images via Reuters)