In the highly anticipated Ashes 2023 Lord’s Test, England skipper Ben Stokes has won the toss and decided to bowl first. Seeking redemption after their loss in the first Test, England aims to make a strong comeback at the iconic Mecca of cricket.
Both teams face the challenge of negotiating the overcast conditions at Lord’s. England has made a change in their lineup, with Josh Tongue replacing the injured Moeen Ali. On the Australian side, Mitchell Starc returns to the playing XI, taking the place of Scott Boland.
The Australia Playing XI consists of David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wicket-keeper), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (captain), Nathan Lyon, and Josh Hazlewood.
Meanwhile, the England Playing XI includes Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jonny Bairstow (wicket-keeper), Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, and James Anderson.
