Day One in the second Ashes Test between England and Australia at Lord’s was washed away without a ball being bowled after persistent showers played spoilsport throughout Wednesday.
The hosts handed a maiden Test cap to Jofra Archer on a gloomy and wet day at Lord’s with the Barbados-born pacer receiving the honour from his close friend Chris Jordan.
🤗 An emotional hug for @JofraArcher as he receives his first Test cap from his great friend @CJordan! 🏴🧢#Ashes pic.twitter.com/xqesHCB7nl
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 14, 2019
Australia lead the five-match series 1-0 after their 251 run win in the opener at Edgbaston and will be hoping to take another giant step to their first Ashes series win on English soil since 2001.
Will Joe Root and his men restore parity in the Ashes at Lord’s or will the Aussies extend their electric start to the series? Follow the ball-by-ball commentary below from Lord’s to stay tuned to all the action.
☔️ PLAY ABANDONED
— Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) August 14, 2019
😔 Sadly the rain has failed to stop so play has been abandoned as Day 1 comes to a close at Lord's.
For those with tickets for today, please see the reverse of your ticket for full refund details.#LoveLords | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/AcqVQvyFAn
