Grace Hayden, 23, took to social media on Thursday to thank the England batter after his majestic 135 on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane rescued England.

England legend Stuart Broad was unable to hide his disbelief as Ben Stokes' side endured a nightmare start to the second Ashes Test, before embarking on a recovery in Brisbane.

Christmas is approaching, the nights are drawing in, and what better way to warm up your braincells than with a bit of Ashes trivia?

Australian cricket legend Kerry O'Keefe has blasted Australia selectors for omitting Nathan Lyon from the Baggy Green's squad to face England in the second Ashes Test at The Gabba.

Thursday was Crawley's day for defusing bombs. It seems that those who despise England's brand of attacking cricket regard Bazball as a many-headed monster with Crawley's face etched on every one.

LAWRENCE BOOTH AT THE GABBA: Joe Root had wondered during the build-up to this crucial second Test whether the Ashes really needed a pink-ball game at all.

Get all the latest scores and updates as Ben Stokes's England team try to avenge their loss in Perth and avoid a disastrous start to the series.

Joe Root finally scored his first Test hundred in Australia as the England legend broke a major hoodoo in his career.

When England bat, the ball often goes into the air. Usually, Sky Sports - whose excellent coverage is sadly missed - are quick to say if there is a fielder under it, which tends to be quite important.

Tuck into Daily Mail Sport's Ashes Breakfast, keeping you up to date with all the nuggets you may have missed from the second Test in Brisbane. Here, Oliver Holt brings you the latest from the Gabba.

Fans raised several different issues with the commentary on social media, ranging from complaints about the commentators talking too much to the lack of an Australian presence.