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England relied on vibes and sprites when Cummins went a little Bazball

Five tempestuous, hysterical days ended with Australia playing the old-fashioned way until desperation won the day

The Guardian - UK

Cummins leads Australia to thrilling opening Ashes win

Pat Cummins has produced a captain's knock for the ages to lead Australia to a thrilling two-wicket win over England in an epic Ashes series opener at

The New Daily

Another shot in the arm for Bazball, the way cricket should be played

The Hindu

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Cummins sees Australia to thrilling win in Ashes opener

BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Australia captain Pat Cummins led his side to a dramatic two-wicket win over England in the first Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

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

Ashes: Australia beat England by two wickets to win thrilling first Test

For the most-hyped Ashes series in a generation, and an opener that from first ball had lived up to billing, here was a fitting finale, one sainted to rank alongside Edgbaston 2005 and Headingley 2019 as the century’s most dramatic.

Evening Standard

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.

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Pat Cummins leads by example as Australia beat England in thrilling Ashes opener

The tourists were two-wicket winners at Edgbaston.

The Independent UK

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

Australia win dramatic first Ashes Test by two wickets as England fall short at Edgbaston

England had seemed on course for victory on a thrilling final day but an excellent partnership of Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon saw Australia home with two wickets to spare

Daily Mirror

The Ashes: Australia beat England by two wickets in thrilling first Test – as it happened

England were closing in with just two wickets required, but Pat Cummins led a rearguard action to get Australia over the line at Edgbaston

The Guardian - UK

Bazball stretched to its limit as Ben Stokes' England toy with emotions in First Ashes Test

England's 'Bazball' approach was under plenty of scrutiny before the first test, and that is unlikely to change after a frantic few days in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston

Daily Mirror

Australia could rue England’s tail wag as they face tough chase on final day

Excellent bowling by Pat Cummins was counteracted by allowing England’s tailenders to add 63 runs

The Guardian - UK

Stuart Broad primes England's Bazballers for another great Ashes heist at Edgbaston

Stuart Broad removed the world's No.1 and No.2 batsmen for just 19 runs as the fourth day of the First Test edged towards its conclusion, giving England hope that they'll take the seven Aussie wickets before the Test kings claim another 174 runs

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The Guardian - UK

Stokes the captain is a fine thing, but England will need the player again

Amid all the razzle and dazzle of Bazball there is a curious gap – a defining performance from the captain himself

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root takes pleasure in the reverse sweep, as should everyone else

Even the old sorts can appreciate the sporting artistry of the manoeuvre that Root instigated for England at Edgbaston

The Independent UK

Stuart Broad ignites England’s first Test victory hopes with key double strike

Broad dismissed Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to leave Australia on 107 for three in their pursuit of 281.

The Guardian - UK

Ashes diary: England’s all-action approach keeps fans in their seats

New hospitality area fails to appeal as Bazball takes preference, while Joe Root is still offering maximum entertainment

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The Independent UK

England set Australia target of 281 on day four of thrilling first Ashes Test

The hosts were 273 all out at the end of an elongated afternoon session.

The New Daily

England sets Australia 281-run victory target in first Ashes Test at Edgbaston

Australia needs to chase down 281 to win the first Ashes Test after Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon stood up to dismiss England for 273.

The Independent UK

Tammy Beaumont has eyes on a first Test victory as England launch Ashes campaign

Beaumont is set for her eighth Test cap when a much-anticipated multi-format series starts on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes a calming presence as high-risk England lose three morning wickets

At lunch England were 162 ahead on 155 for five.

Evening Standard

The Ashes: Ben Stokes’ blue-sky thinking pays dividends with Rawalpindi re-creation

First battle of this fascinating Ashes series comes in the field as England captain Ben Stokes gets creative

The Hindu

England leads Australia by 35 runs after losing early wickets at rain-hit Edgbaston

Australia captain Pat Cummins, who scored a six-laden 38 at No. 8 in sunshine, took 1-9 in 5.3 overs as the weather deteriorated in the afternoon. Scott Boland grabbed 1-1 in two overs.

The Guardian - UK

England and Bazball are here to save Test cricket. Maybe Australia can too

In their own version of this story England are the heroes. But what if they are not and some proper needle is needed instead?

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