Today’s back pages: Steve Smith is having a ball with England’s bowlers

A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 5 September

Australia’s Steve Smith hits a beach ball on day one of the Old Trafford Ashes Test
Australia’s Steve Smith hits a beach ball on day one of the Old Trafford Ashes Test
(Image credit: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images)

The Ashes 2019: England vs. Australia

  • 4th Test, day one at Old Trafford
  • Australia first innings: 170-3 (44 overs)
  • England first innings: yet to bat

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