England bounce back to form on day two of second Ashes Test
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England fought back with bat and ball on day two at Lord’s to haul themselves back into the second Ashes Test. Ben Duckett’s unbeaten 62 led an encouraging response of 145 for one, with Ollie Pope reaching 32no despite concerns over the number three’s right shoulder injury. Duckett had earlier shared a stand of 91 with Zak Crawley, England’s best opening partnership against Australia since January 2011. Broad’s first two balls of the morning disappeared for four but he ended the over with a beauty, jagging one back into Alex Carey and flicking the front pad in front of the stumps.