England Resumes Second Ashes Test at 289-7
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England will resume at 289-7 against Australia in their second cricket Test today after Ian Bell’s third straight Ashes century helped the home team recover from the loss of three early wickets on day one.
Part-time spin bowler Steven Smith dismissed Bell for 109 and also removed Jonny Bairstow and Matt Prior in the final session to tip the momentum back Australia’s way as England slipped from 271-4 at Lord’s in London yesterday.