London: England’s Ashes series lead is in jeopardy after Steve Smith’s maiden double century, and a rush of early wickets for Australia's pace attack, put the tourists in control at Lord’s. Smith reached 215 and Chris Rogers made 173 as they completed Australia’s highest stand at the home of cricket, 284 for the second wicket, in a first-innings of 566 for eight declared in this second Investec Test.

Australia’s Steve Smith celebrates his double century against England on Day Two at Lord’s in London yesterday. Pic/Getty Images