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Australia's attack in the second Ashes Test is their "worst since 2010-11" and is "really second division" if you exclude Mitchell Starc, says BBC's chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew. Left-armer Starc, who took 10-113 in the first Test win in Perth, delivered again on day one in Brisbane with 6-71.
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England wins the toss and Stokes opts to bat first against Australia in 2nd Ashes cricket test.
Ben Stokes won the toss again and opted again to bat first in the second test, aiming to get England's Ashes campaign on track after a lopsided loss in Perth. Stokes also won the toss and batted first in the series-opening match but ended up losing by eight wicket on Day 2.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is keeping close watch on a sharp retreat in house prices but the more-than-yearlong decline is occurring at a time of strength for the overall economy, the central bank’s chief said. In a quarterly statement, the Reserve Bank of Australia said progress toward its employment and inflation goals is likely to be gradual.
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By Ian Ransom Dec 4 (Reuters) - Australia spinner Nathan Lyon made no secret of his disappointment with being dropped for the second Ashes test in Brisbane, saying he had not yet been able to bring himself to speak to selectors about the decision.