'Stokes calls for change'published at 08:27 British Summer Time 28 June 2023
The I
The I also leads on those quotes from Stokes and his call for change in the English and Welsh game.
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Root takes two wickets in an over but Australia close on 339-5
Smith, who ends 85 not out, involved in century stands with Labuschagne and Head
Head stumped after brilliant 77 off 73 balls
Pope off the field with a shoulder injury
Tongue bowls both Khawaja and Warner
England won toss; Starc replaces Boland for Australia
Australia lead five-match series 1-0
'Stokes calls for change'published at 08:27 British Summer Time 28 June 2023
Image source, The i'We need diversity'published at 08:25 British Summer Time 28 June 2023
The GuardianThe damning independent report into in English and Welsh cricket also features heavily on the back pages.
After a two-year investigation, the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) found that racism, sexism, classism and elitism are "widespread" in the game.
The Guardian leads on quotes from Ben Stokes, who said he was "deeply sorry" to hear of experiences of discrimination and said cricket "must go further and be more inclusive and diverse".
Image source, Guardian'Stokes: We won't back down'published at 08:21 British Summer Time 28 June 2023
The Telegraph leads on quotes by captain Ben Stokes, who insists England will not change their bold, attacking approach despite defeat in the first Test.
Image source, Telegraph'Atomic Pom'published at 08:17 British Summer Time 28 June 2023
The Daily StarThe Star probably takes the award for pun of the day, though, with Stokes ready to unleash his 'atomic pom'.
Image source, Star'Give Aussies a Tongue lashing'published at 08:14 British Summer Time 28 June 2023
It is a similar theme on the back of the Express, though they have opted for a rather puntastic headline.
Image source, Express'Stick it up the Aussies'published at 08:12 British Summer Time 28 June 2023
The Daily Mail says Tongue's extra pace was behind his selection, with Australia set to be hit with a 'bouncer barrage'.
Image source, Mail'England's big gamble'published at 08:10 British Summer Time 28 June 2023
The TimesThe Times describes the decision to pick Josh Tongue ahead of Moeen Ali and Mark Wood as a 'big gamble'.
Image source, TimesTongue in for Moeenpublished at 08:08 British Summer Time 28 June 2023
We already know the England team, with seamer Josh Tongue replacing off-spinner Moeen Ali in the only change.
Tongue took 5-66 against Ireland at Lord's on his Test debut earlier in June.
Moeen, who struggled with a cut spinning finger in the first Test loss at Edgbaston, was fit to play having bowled in the nets during the week.
But there remained a concern that he would be susceptible to a recurrence of the injury and that, coupled with the conditions and ongoing management of captain Ben Stokes' own persistent left knee problem, led England to the decision to go for an all-pace attack.
It is a decision that features on many of this morning's back pages...
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Welcome to live text coverage of day one of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord's
Australia hold the advantage after that thrilling two-wicket victory at Edgbaston last week. Can England bounce back at the Home of Cricket?
We will bring you all the build-up over the next few hours, including the Australian team news, the toss and the all-important weather forecast.
Image source, Getty ImagesGood morningpublished at 07:58 British Summer Time 28 June 2023
The first Ashes Test contained enough drama and intrigue to fill a whole series - what will the second Test bring?
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