London: Chris Rogers and Steve Smith applied an uncompromising grind in their record double-century stand as England endured a chastening first day of the second Test at Lord's yesterday.


Australian opener Chris Rogers plays a shot en route his unbeaten 158 against England in the second Ashes Test at Lord's yesterday. Pic/AFP 

A stumps total of 337 for one had unwelcome Ashes echoes for England of Trent Bridge 1989 - when they conceded 301 for none on day one - with a dash of more recent vintage from The Oval 2012, South Africa piling up 317 for one as Saturday entertainment.