SECOND ASHES TEST – DAY TWO SNAPSHOT

MAN OF THE MOMENT

Easy to go with ton-maker Shaun Marsh but keeper Tim Paine (pictured) gets the nod for his gutsy knock.

STAT OF THE DAY

231 Balls faced by Marsh is the fifth most by an Aussie No.6 in a single innings since 2009.

TALKING POINT

Just how wrong did Joe Root get his decision to bowl first? Time will tell but it’s not looking good.