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Cook leads England's fight to stay in Ashes on second day of Perth Test

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England are still fighting to stay in the Ashes as they managed to post 180/4 at the end of Day 2 of the third Test in Perth after Australia were bowled out for 385.

For the visitors, captain Alastair Cook batted bravely during his knock of 72 while Michael Carberry also stuck to his task for some time with a knock of 43.

For the hosts, Shane Watson, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon and Ryan Harris all took a wicket each.

Ben Stokes (14 not out) and Ian Bell (9 not out) are currently occupying the crease.

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First Published: Dec 14 2013 | 3:49 PM IST

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