Ashes 2013: England v Australia, fifth Test, day two – in pictures

Play should have started at 11am this morning, but a burst of rain at exactly that time has meant that play has been delayed
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The covers shouldn't be on for too long, according to the weather forecast, even if the skies do look rather gloomy
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Down at pitch-side, Bell, Cook and Pietersen wait to get going Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Finally play gets under way after lunch. Peter Siddle is out for 23 when Anderson swings one onto the tip of his stumps Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Anderson gets congratulations as the nightwatchman walks. Australia are 320-5 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Fans watching from nearby apartments show their support for Stuart Broad Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The slips wait for a catch. But it's a long old wait - the Aussies are progressing nicely again today Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Steve Smith brings up his century with a six over long-on from Trott's delivery Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Brad Haddin is bowled by Jonathon Trott, leaving Australia 385-6 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Haddin tallied 30 runs off 57 balls Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Steve Smith celebrates Australia's second century of the innings Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Alistair Cook looks at the scoreboard - the Australians have racked up 400 now. They're piling on the runs at a fast pace, presumably with a view to declaring
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Jonathon Trott readies himself at the boundary to catch Faulkner. Australia are 422 for 7. Further wickets soon follow ...
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Steve Smith continues a monstrous innings as he smashes a four off James Anderson Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Mitchell Starc is another casualty after a ball from Graeme Swann knocks the bails to the ground. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Steve Smith narrowly avoids being run-out as the end of the Australian innings draws closer Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Swann lies on the ground powerless as the ball hits the boundary for four after a strike from Ryan Harris Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Harris, who is Australia's ninth batsman, kicks up the dirt as he scrambles in to the crease. Australia declare for the day on 492 for 9
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England begin their innings with opening pair Alistair Cook and Joe Root, as the light starts to fade over the Oval Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Joe Root flicks the ball to leg off Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The inevitable has happened; after play was extended due to this morning's rain, the umpire has made the decision to end proceedings. Michael Clarke, evidently unhappy with this decision, complains to umpire Dharmasena
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Root and Cook walk off at the end of play. England are 32 without loss. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian