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
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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.
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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.
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Frustrated Stuart Broad blames costly no-ball on ‘pushing a little bit too hard’
Broad bowled Usman Khawaja, only for replays to show the seamer had overstepped.
The Independent UK ·
Day two of first Ashes Test: England bid to make early inroads against Australia
Joe Root registered his first Ashes century in eight years on Friday.
The Independent UK ·
Ashes diary: story of summer begins in baking, boozy Brum
Signed anthems, few maidens, plenty of fire and lots of beer on the menu as series gets under way in bright sunshine
The Guardian - UK ·
Lyon works magic as Australia blunt Bazball and keep England in check
Helped by an amenable pitch, the wolfish off-spinner took four wickets and denied the hosts a truly formidable total
The Guardian - UK ·
Joe Root ensures most-hyped Ashes lives up to billing on thrilling opening day
England 393-8dec, Australia 14-0 - Australia trail by 379 runs: Root made a stunning century before England’s bold declaration at Edgbaston
The Independent UK ·
Masterful Joe Root century lights up high-octane opening day of Ashes
England declared at 393 for eight before Australia closed on 14 without loss.
The Independent UK ·
Joe Root holds firm after Australia rock England in Ashes opener
NEW DELHI: Joe Root showed a tremendous amount of resilience as England fought back against Australia on the opening day of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston in Brimingham on Friday. England reached 240-5 at tea, with Root unbeaten on 66 and Jonny Bairstow on 33.
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