Stokes’s near-miracle, stumping controversy and Ollie Pope’s shoulder – takeaways from the Lord’s Ashes Test

Australia took a 2-0 lead from the second Test match at Lord’s, despite Ben Stokes’s heroics threatening the perception of what should be possible in cricket once again.

England have plenty to think about coming away from the game, not only the makeup of their side going into a definitive match at Headingley but how to avoid another collapse in the proportion of their first innings capitulation. Australia will have to think about how best to balance their bowlers with no Nathan Lyon.

After a breathless finish at Lord’s, here are the main takeaways from the match.

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