[ad_1] Expressing his displeasure over the flat pitch in the Ashes opener, veteran England seamer James Anderson says he’s “done” if similar tracks are produced for the reminder of the series. Ahead of the series, England skipper Ben Stokes said England wanted fast flat pitches to help execute their attacking style of play. However, Anderson … Read more
[ad_1] England cricket team in action during Ashes 2023© AFP England won a number of fans with their ‘Bazball’ approach to cricket but it was not enough against Australia as they were beaten by two wickets in the first Ashes Test in Edgbaston. Even the decision by England skipper Ben Stokes to declare the first … Read more
[ad_1] Michael Vaughan urged England to be a ‘little bit smarter’ in the remainder of the series.© AFP England captain Ben Stokes‘ decision to declare their first inning backfired as Australia won the first Ashes Test by 2 wickets to go 1-0 in the series. Stokes defied convention by declaring on the opening day with … Read more
[ad_1] Alastair Cook had his hands on his head in the commentary box after England’s loss.© Twitter Australia and England produced another nerve-wracking duel in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston earlier this week. After choosing to bat first, England captain Ben Stokes declared the first innings late on Day 1 at 393/8 with Joe … Read more
[ad_1] Ben Stokes said he felt “devastated” by England’s dramatic two-wicket defeat in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston but insisted his aggressive approach could yet secure a series win over Australia. An unbroken ninth-wicket stand of 55 between Australia captain Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon on Tuesday’s final day proved decisive in a see-saw … Read more
[ad_1] Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins heaped praise on his teammate Nathan Lyon after their triumph in the first Test match of the Ashes 2023 series on Tuesday at Edgbaston. Cummins lauded Lyon for his performance and labeled him as a ‘captain’s dream’. “He’s huge, both innings he is putting down one end. He is … Read more
[ad_1] Ben Stokes reflects on England’s defeat in 1st Ashes Test© AFP The Ashes 2023 opener turned out to be a sporting spectacle, with Australia and England producing a Test match that is likely to be remembered for ages. In the end it was the touring side that clinched the win by 2 wickets, playing … Read more
[ad_1] Team England in action© AFP The ongoing first Ashes Test between England and Australia is becoming more fierce with every passing day. As the match has reached it’s Day 5 with Australia needing 174 runs to win, former England captain Michael Vaughan made a bold prediction about the five-match series. Australia lost three wickets … Read more
[ad_1] ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 5, Live: Australia need 174 runs to win© AFP ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 5, Live:Australia will begin the fifth and final day of the ongoing first Ashes Test against England from 107/3, with Usman Khawaja (34*) and Scott Boland (13*) standing unbeaten at the … Read more
[ad_1] 1st Ashes Test, Day 4, Live: England lost two wickets on Day 3© AFP ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 4, Live Updates:England will begin the Day 4 of the ongoing first Ashes Test against Australia from 28/2, with Joe Root (0*) and Ollie Pope (0*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, England … Read more