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Charles Reynolds

Ashes Fifth Test day two - live

Ian Bell and Stuart Broad react as Steve Smith runs between the wickets (Getty Images)

Australia resume on day two of the Fifth Test on 287-3 after making a strong start at The Oval in the final match of the 2015 Ashes series.

● Stokes strikes to remove Voges for 74

● Finn thinks he has Smith for 92, but it's a massive no ball

● Captain Clarke went for just 15 in his final Test before retirement

● Moeen Ali had Warner caught for 85

England gave Clarke a guard of honour as he walked out

Day One report: Australia remember how to bat

Kevin Garside: Cook and Clarke caught up in The Oval mindwarp

Follow the live Ashes action below:

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Remaining Tour fixtures:

20-24 August: Fifth Test - The Oval

31 August: Twenty20 - The SWALEC Stadium

3 September: 1st ODI - The Ageas Bowl

5 September: 2nd ODI - Lord's

8 September: 3rd ODI - Old Trafford

11 September: 4th ODI - Headingley

13 September: 5th ODI - Old Trafford

 
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