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Forget 2005 comparisons, this was as dramatic as decade-old Durham

First Test was reminiscent of 2013 as Warner gave Australia a flying start before Broad delivered one of his Ashes specials

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023

Ben Stokes and England must bounce back at Lord's after heartbreaking Ashes blow

MIKE WALTERS: England's Bazball approach fell to a cruel defeat at Edgbaston and they know they cannot afford to lose again in the second Test next week

Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2023

Bold or brainless? Debate Ben Stokes’s tactics but don’t expect him to change

As Australia won the first Test, England did not look or act like a team that had just lost a game they probably should have won

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023

England suffer heartbreak but thrilling Edgbaston Test shows the magic of the Ashes

Australia edged England in a gripping first Ashes Test at Edgbaston thanks to captain Pat Cummins’ final stand with Nathan Lyon

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

A look at other close finishes in Test history as Australia win Ashes opener

The first Test in this year’s Ashes series was a tight affair.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Australia hold off late England charge to win first Ashes Test in thrilling finale

Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon dug in at the last to secure a two-wicket victory for Australia in a thriller at Edgbaston

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023

Australia needs 98 more runs to win Ashes opener after reaching 183-5 at tea

Forced to leave the field the day before with a painful blistered finger, England spinner Moeen Ali (1-50) returned earlier to give England a key wicket of third-ranked batter Travis Head (16).

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

England and Australia set up a thrilling finale in first Ashes Test

Australia took tea needing 98 runs, with five wickets down at Edgbaston.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

Why Meg Lanning’s absence from Ashes no longer means a crisis for Australia

Alyssa Healy will offer safe pair of hands as captain, plus batting prodigy Phoebe Litchfield has fans ready to tune in

The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2023

England bowler Kate Cross ready for Ashes despite illness during preparation

Cross could even be responsible for sending down the first ball of the series.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023