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Ollie Robinson defends sweary Ashes send-off after Usman Khawaja dismissal

England bowler Ollie Robinson rejected criticism of his sweary outburst after he bowled Australia’s Usman Khawaja

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023

Ollie Robinson unrepentant after fired-up celebration in Ashes opener

Tempers rose on day three of a delicately-balanced first Ashes Test.

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023

England and Australia set up shootout as bowlers make their presence felt

The first Ashes Test is set to end in a two-innings shootout with England 35 runs ahead of Australia with two wickets down after the third day at Edgbaston

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023

ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test: Pat Cummins shines as Australia take control on rain-affected Day 3

NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins displayed his all-round brilliance with bat and ball on a rain-marred third day of the first Ashes Test against England in Birmingham. Cummins played a crucial role as Australia enjoyed the upper hand, leaving England reeling at stumps.

The Times of India · Jun 18, 2023

Hampshire beat Surrey by nine wickets to stay on course for quarter-final place

A brilliant collective bowling performance by Hampshire, led by John Turner’s three for 17, resulted in Surrey being bowled out for just 124.

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023

Australia claim upper hand with quick dismissal of England’s openers

Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley fell in a 20-minute spell between showers.

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023

Missed chances and rain delays leave England in precarious position in first Ashes Test

England 393-8 dec and 28-2, Australia 386: Two wickets in between rain breaks give the tourists hope as Ben Stokes’s men look to post imposing second innings total

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023

Ben Stokes gamble risks backfiring as Moeen Ali suffers Ashes injury scare

England captain Ben Stokes took a big gamble by coercing Moeen Ali out of retirement for the Ashes and it could backfire, with the 36-year-old struggling with a blister on his spinning finger

Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2023

Ashes diary: Moeen’s finger and wallet bear brunt of a hard day’s spin

Fans in the Hollies Stand were pigging out on a damp Sunday but Darth Vader outstayed his welcome at the first Test

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023

England lose both openers between rain showers as Australia seize the initiative

England lost Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley in consecutive overs in desperately difficult batting conditions.

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023