Get all the latest scores and updates as Ben Stokes's England team try to avenge their loss in Perth and avoid a disastrous start to the series.

Get all the latest scores and updates as Ben Stokes's England team try to avenge their loss in Perth and avoid a disastrous start to the series.

The England veteran silenced the critics with a dominant century - but a well known Aussie newspaper wasn't letting up with its criticism.

Cricket fans were left short-changed at the Gabba after the Aussies made a stunning call at the toss - and plenty went online to complain.

Grace Hayden, 23, took to social media on Thursday to thank the England batter after his majestic 135 on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane rescued England.

The Aussies were coming back onto the field after the first break in play when eagle-eyed viewers spotted Head engaging in the off-colour act.

England legend Stuart Broad was unable to hide his disbelief as Ben Stokes' side endured a nightmare start to the second Ashes Test, before embarking on a recovery in Brisbane.

Christmas is approaching, the nights are drawing in, and what better way to warm up your braincells than with a bit of Ashes trivia?

Australian cricket legend Kerry O'Keefe has blasted Australia selectors for omitting Nathan Lyon from the Baggy Green's squad to face England in the second Ashes Test at The Gabba.

Thursday was Crawley's day for defusing bombs. It seems that those who despise England's brand of attacking cricket regard Bazball as a many-headed monster with Crawley's face etched on every one.

LAWRENCE BOOTH AT THE GABBA: Joe Root had wondered during the build-up to this crucial second Test whether the Ashes really needed a pink-ball game at all.