Australia dominated day two of the second Ashes test on Friday with a punishing batting assault on a lifeless Gabba pitch as England fumbled their chances in the field.
Half-centuries for top-order batters Jake Weatherald (72), Marnus Labuschagne (65) and Steve Smith (61) made light work of England’s first-innings 334 as Australia went to stumps at 378 for six with a 44-run lead.
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey (46 not out) and
