THE ASHES LIVE! All the action from Day 2 at Adelaide Oval
MACQUARIE’S SUMMER OF CRICKET LINE-UP: Mike Hussey, Damien Fleming, Ian Chappell, Glenn McGrath, John Emburey, Tim Lane, and Bruce Eva.
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Tim Paine was rapt with Shaun Marsh’s knock earlier today.
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England coach Trevor Bayliss joined us after play was abandoned.
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STUMPS
Rain has seen the umpires call an early end to the day’s play. England finish up at 1-29 after Mark Stoneman was dismissed for 18 after a sustained period of blistering fast bowling by Mitch Starc.
All to play for tomorrow!
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Mike Hussey shared some insight into Joe Root’s mindset during the rain delay.
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AUSTRALIA DECLARE
Australia have called an end to their innings on 8/442, with Shaun Marsh remaining unbeaten on 126.
England will face 28 overs tonight.
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DINNER
It was another session of Australian dominance as the home team finishes the middle session at 7?409
Pat Cummins (44*) joined Shaun Marsh (103*) after Mitch Starc was caught in the deep for six. The latter brought up his fifth Test century during the session and validated his selection for the series.
A fascinating night session looms, as England look to take the final three Australian wickets before limiting the possible damage going into Day 3.
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Ian Chappell was always keen on getting off the mark quickly during his career.
Chappelli: "The difference between being on 0 and being on one is enormous." #Ashes
— Macquarie Cricket (@MRNCricket) December 3, 2017
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It’s getting ugly according to one of our commentators.
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England endured a number of frustrating DRS decisions early on Day 2.
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TEA
It was all Australia in the first session as they moved to 6/306
The highlight was Tim Paine bringing up his third Test half-century before being caught into the deep on 57, while Shaun Marsh continued his recent good form as he moved to 49 not out.
England have it all do it before the light takes effect later in the day.
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Glenn McGrath is talking about pigeons as we edge towards the tea break.
Tim: "You're a specialist!" #Ashes
— Macquarie Cricket (@MRNCricket) December 3, 2017
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More injury problems for Tim Paine.
The 32-year-old had to seek treatment.
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Sledging was on the agenda this afternoon during our pre-game chat.
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Ben Stokes has been in action for Canterbury this morning.
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All the news from Day 1
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Australia will resume at 4/209 on a day that promises to not just shape the outcome of this Test match but even the entire Ashes series.
Peter Handscomb (36*) and Shaun Marsh (20*) looked comfortable defending the pink ball under lights as England’s fast bowlers failed to fire in their first taste of day-night Ashes cricket.
The touring team will be hoping for quick wickets early on Day 2 while Australia will want to notch up a significant lead before unleashing the likes of Mitch Starc and Pat Cummins on England during the night session.
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