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England on top on Day 2 of Ashes opener, Broad & Stokes reign supreme

England captain Ben Stokes claimed another key dismissal, trapping second-ranked Steve Smith leg before wicket just when Australia seemed to be recovering

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Stuart Broad with Ben Stokes (Pic: AFP)

Stuart Broad with Ben Stokes (Pic: AFP)

Star England seamer Stuart Broad got the better of top-ranked test batter Marnus Labuschagne for a golden duck on Saturday after David Warner had self-destructed as England reduced Australia to 78-3 at lunch on the second day of the Ashes opener. The hosts took advantage of more bowler-friendly conditions to leave Australia still trailing by 315 runs.

England captain Ben Stokes claimed another key dismissal, trapping second-ranked Steve Smith leg before wicket just when Australia seemed to be recovering.

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