Ben Stokes won the toss again and opted again to bat first in the second test, aiming to get England's Ashes campaign on track after a lopsided loss in Perth. Stokes also won the toss and batted first in the series-opening match but ended up losing by eight wicket on Day 2.

A rare earthquake of 3.4 magnitude shook northwest England late Wednesday, rattling homes and jolting many people out of their sleep.

Australia vs. England, 2nd Ashes Test will air on Willow TV in the US. After a chastening defeat in the first encounter of this Ashes series in Perth, England will need to break their terrible streak at The Gabba in Brisbane as they look to hit back against Australia in the 2nd Test.

England can take stock in the fact that Ghana toiled to bother them defensively. Much of that was by England’s own design: the hosts regained possession quickly in Ghana’s half when lost. The centre-back pairing of Wubben-Moy and Le Tissier — once again a capable marshal at centre-back — coolly dealt with any direct attacks and long balls.

If Lucy Bronze plays for the Lionesses against Ghana on Tuesday (19:00 GMT) she could pull herself level with the third most-capped England player of all time - a mystery midfielder who hung up her boots in 2019.

Television presenter Laura Woods collapsed on air during ITV's coverage of England's friendly against Ghana on Tuesday.

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Ben Duckett is out first ball in the first over off the bowling of Mitchell Starc as England fall to 5-1 in their first innings of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.