The first test of the 2023 Ashes is well underway at Edgbaston in Birmingham, featuring England’s aggressive “Bazball” style of play (named after New Zealand-born coach Brendan “Baz” McCullum) and a surprise early declaration by the hosts at the end of the first day. This invited an Australian fightback inspired by Usman Khawaja, who notched a 141-run haul before being bowled by paceman Ollie Robinson (whose expletive-laden send-off is making headlines).
England currently leads by 35 runs on the end of day three, and it all sets the scene for an exciting series.
It comes just a week after Australia won the World Test Championship, defeating India in comprehensive style at The Oval in south London.
