Second Test end in a draw, concern for Smith injury

Jos Buttler of England rushes to the aid of Steve Smith of Australia during the 2nd Specsavers Ashes Test Match, at Lords Cricket Ground, London, England on August 17, 2019.(Photo by ESPA/Cal Sport Media/Sipa USA).

Jos Buttler of England rushes to the aid of Steve Smith of Australia during the 2nd Specsavers Ashes Test Match, at Lords Cricket Ground. Source: AAP / Michael Nigro

The second Ashes test match between England and Australia has ended in a draw. After five days of hostility - but almost two days were lost to rain - the two teams could not be separated.

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Published 19 August 2019 11:20am

Updated 19 August 2019 11:23am

By Marco Lucchi

Source: SBS

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The second Ashes test match between England and Australia has ended in a draw. After five days of hostility - but almost two days were lost to rain - the two teams could not be separated.

Australian batsman Steve Smith is unlikely to be fit for the third test after suffering concussion symptoms. For an analysis of the second test we spoke with the honorary president of the Italian Cricket Federation, Simone Gambino.