After England’s victory in the first Test, Australia is aware of their opponent’s strategies and will be prepared to counter them in the second Test at Lord’s. England’s approach to Test cricket, which previously surprised Australia, is now anticipated, and Australia will focus on executing their own plans to overcome England.
Australia acknowledges their subpar performance in the previous game and aims to improve in specific areas.
Key players Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith have dedicated extensive training to counter England’s tactics against them. Their battle against England’s seam attack will be a captivating contest that could have a significant impact on the match’s outcome.
The second Test between England and Australia is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Lord’s in London. The teams can expect favorable conditions for seamers in the initial two days of the match, presenting a dilemma for the team winning the toss. Rain interruptions may occur throughout the Test, adding an additional layer of unpredictability to the game.
In terms of team news, England has made one change to their lineup, with pacer Josh Tongue replacing Moeen Ali. The confirmed England XI includes Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, and James Anderson.
Australia, on the other hand, has named their twelve-man squad, with Mitchell Starc being the only addition to the previous XI. Starc may come in for Scott Boland at Lord’s. The probable Australian XI consists of David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Josh Hazlewood.