Day four of first Ashes Test: England seek match-winning lead The forecast looks encouraging for day four. The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023
Australia captain Cummins rocks England in 1st Ashes Test BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Australia captain Pat Cummins starred with both bat and ball as the Ashes-holders had the better of a rain-marred third day in the first Test against England in Birmingham on Sunday. Bangkok Post · 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
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
England earn slender lead in Ashes opener as Ollie Robinson shines with the ball Robinson ousted centurion Usman Khawaja before adding two more scalps to give England a seven-run first-innings advantage. The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023
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 · Jun 17, 2023
Usman Khawaja hits impressive Ashes century as Australia fight back against England Usman Khawaja recorded an impressive century as Australia fought back on Day Two of the first Ashes test at Edgbaston after a strong morning from Ben Stokes' side Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2023
Moeen Ali shows dream Ashes return is still possible as Australia recognise threat There is little to choose between England and Australia in a delicately-poised first Ashes test, with the returning Moeen Ali reminding fans what he can do Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2023
Stuart Broad has eventful day at Edgbaston as Usman Khawaja excels for Australia Broad took two wickets in as many deliveries and later bowled unbeaten centurion Khawaja with a no-ball. The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023
Has Bazball met its match? Traditional Australia and new-school England locked in Ashes tussle England 393-8dec, Australia 311-5 - Australia trail by 82 runs: Usman Khawaja led a thrilling Australian fightback after Stuart Broad’s morning heroics on day two The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023
Usman Khawaja leads Australia’s afternoon fightback at Edgbaston Australia battled back from 67-3 to reach 188-4 at tea on day two The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023
Stuart Broad perfectly predicted Ashes moment with confident Marnus Labuschagne vow England bowler Stuart Broad warned Marnus Labuschagne back in April that he had been working on a new delivery specifically to target him and he promptly got the Australian out for a golden duck in the first Ashes Test Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2023
The Ashes: Usman Khawaja century leaves England ruing missed chances DAY 2, STUMPS: England 393-8d, Australia 311-5 Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023 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 Times of India · Jun 17, 2023 Ben Stokes' bold declaration 'no surprise to us': Jonny Bairstow NEW DELHI: England's 'Bazball' era has been known for their 'surprising' bold calls and on Friday the cricket traditionalists witnessed another one when Ben Stokes declared the innings on the opening day of the first Ashes Test.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Ashes opener lives up to hype as England and Australia trade blows at Edgbaston Australia closed on 14 without loss after England surprisingly declared on 393 for
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Jonny Bairstow hails adventurous declaration from Ben Stokes during Ashes opener Stokes threw caution to wind on day one of the first Test, waving his side in at 393 for eight in the hope of snapping up a late wicket at Edgbaston.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023 ‘We didn’t know’: England’s Ashes declaration takes Bairstow by surprise Jonny Bairstow said he had no idea that England’s surprise declaration on day one in the first Ashes Test against Australia was coming
Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023 Jonny Bairstow issues Joe Root warning after 30th Test hundred in Ashes opener The former England captain hit an unbeaten 118 to carry England to 393-8 before Ben Stokes' declaration late in the day put Australia into bat for 20 minutes before Day Two
Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2023 Jonny Bairstow hails Joe Root for coming through Ashes doldrums with ‘special’ century Jonny Bairstow hailed a “special” innings from Joe Root as the England batter ended his eight-year wait for an Ashes hundred on the first day of the series opener at Edgbaston.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Jonny Bairstow admits he had to ‘scramble’ to put pads on after Ben Stokes’ bold declaration Bairstow had a scramble to get ready to keep wicket after Stokes’ bold declaration
Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023 Joe Root proves 'Bazball' can take it to Australia as England make early Ashes declaration England declared on 393 on day one of the First Ashes Test as Joe Root smashes a ton with the hosts sticking to their Bazball principles leaving Australia to respond at Edgbaston
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023 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 · Jun 16, 2023 Joe Root scores superb Ashes century before England declare against Australia Australia survived a tricky late spell after Root scored 118 not out and England declared when closing in on 400 on the opening day of the first Ashes Test