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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?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023

Australia cloud England’s mood after seeing their own tail washed away

Rain cut day three of the first Ashes Test short but it was the heavy skies that brought it that put paid to England’s openers

The Guardian - 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

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

Joe Root paints an Ashes masterpiece amid blood and thunder of Bazball

Batter’s post-captaincy bloom is one of the simpler joys of England’s new no-bad-shots style under Stokes and McCullum

The Guardian - UK · 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

Daily Mirror · 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

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023

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 · Jun 16, 2023

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.

The Times of India · Jun 16, 2023

Zak Crawley sets the tone for England before Australia hit back in Ashes

Crawley made 61 before falling to the last ball before lunch.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023