Clarke Ton Gives Aussies Glimmer of Hope ; the Ashes: Second Test N Record Run Chase Still On After Early Flintoff Wickets

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Australia used their sense of injustice over a series of umpiring blunders to discover a greater level of resilience and raise doubts over England's march towards their first Lord's Ashes win in 75 years.

At 2.55pm on the fourth afternoon of the second Test, England were on course to claim a 1-0 lead in the npower Ashes series after off-spinner Graeme Swann bowled Marcus North to leave Australia reeling on 128 for five, still trailing by 393 runs.

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Clarke Ton Gives Aussies Glimmer of Hope ; the Ashes: Second Test N Record Run Chase Still On After Early Flintoff Wickets

With 47 overs remaining of the day and the final two recognised batsmen Michael Clarke and Brad Haddin - at the crease, England's progress towards victory seemed a formality.

But three and a half hours later, ...

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