Ben Stokes ‘devastated’ as England fall behind after opening Ashes Test defeat An unbroken 55-run stand between Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon saw Australia snatch victory from under England’s noses. The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023
Bold or brainless? Debate Ben Stokes’s tactics but don’t expect him to change As Australia won the first Test, England did not look or act like a team that had just lost a game they probably should have won The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023
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 · Jun 20, 2023
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 · Jun 20, 2023
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 · Jun 20, 2023
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. The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023
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 · Jun 20, 2023
'Forever grateful': Virat Kohli on completing 12 years in Test cricket NEW DELHI: Modern-day great Virat Kohli expressed his gratitude on social media on completing 12 years in Test cricket on Tuesday. The Times of India · Jun 20, 2023
Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka for two Tests in July as part of World Test Championship In an announcement made on Tuesday, officials confirmed that Pakistan will be returning to Sri Lanka to participate in two Test matches next month as part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). The Times of India · Jun 20, 2023
Lauren Bell hoping to knock over Aussies in Women’s Ashes Test England seamer Lauren Bell fell in love with Test cricket land hopes this week's Ashes opener can capture the mood of the nation. The New Daily · Jun 20, 2023
Stuart Broad proves Ashes answer again with Ollie Robinson the heir to his England throne It was little surprise to hear Stuart Broad talking last night in such eager fashion of this Ashes series and its shades of 2005, of this particular Edgbaston Test and how this morning was set up for a finale with the potential to rival that summer’s epic. Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2023
England fans destroy Steve Smith with cheat storm chant leaving Ollie Robinson smirking Ollie Robinson and England are hoping to beat Steve Smith and Australia in a thrilling first Ashes Test match at Edgbaston ahead of the final day's play on Tuesday Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2023
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 · Jun 20, 2023
England’s Lauren Bell raring to go in Ashes opener after ‘special’ Test debut The 22-year-old made international debuts in all three formats in 2022. The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023
The Times of India · Jun 20, 2023 On this day in 2011: Virat Kohli made his Test debut NEW DELHI: On this day - June 20 in 2011 - India's star batter Virat Kohli stepped into the Test format for the first time. He made his against West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica.
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023 Alice Capsey and Alice Davidson-Richards released from England Test squad There will now be at least one change to the Ashes line-up following the Test against South Africa last year.
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023 Stuart Broad admits this Ashes ‘feels like 2005’ with Edgbaston Test poised on knife edge Australia require 174 runs to win on the final day with England needing to take seven wickets
Bangkok Post · Jun 19, 2023 Broad revives England's victory bid in Ashes opener BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - England's Stuart Broad took two late wickets on Monday to pile pressure on Australia as the opening Ashes Test at Edgbaston headed for a dramatic finish.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2023 Bairstow is Bazball’s spirit animal but maybe it’s time for the gloves to come off Even if they win this first Test, England have a tender spot at wicketkeeper. A return for Ben Foakes would be progressive
The Times of India · Jun 19, 2023 1st Ashes Test: England set 281 target for Australia after Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon four-fors NEW DELHI: Skipper Pat Cummins and veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon grabbed four wickets each as England set 281 target for Australia at the Tea break on Day 4 at Edgbaston.
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023 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 Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023 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 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
Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2023 Moeen Ali fined on England return for ‘putting drying agent’ on hands vs Australia In his first Test match since 2021, Moeen Ali has been fined by the ICC after putting a drying agent on his hands while fielding against Australia at Edgbaston
The Times of India · Jun 18, 2023 'Emotional' Usman Khawaja savours maiden Test ton in England as Stuart Broad labels pitch 'soulless' NEW DELHI: Amid the taunts from the Edgbaston crowd, an 'emotional' Usman Khawaja fired his maiden Test century in England to lead Australia fightback on the second day of the first Ashes Test.