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Watch: "Bazball Has Arrived" - Boundary On First Ball Of Ashes, Ben Stokes Stunned

Cricket's oldest rivalry, Ashes, got off to a grand opening on Friday as England won the toss and opted to bat agaist Australia in the first Test at Edgbaston. England, who last held the Ashes in 2015, suffered a 0-4 thrashing at the expense of their biggest rivals, Australia, during the last meeting between the two side back in 2022. The series defeat marked the end of Joe Root's reign as captain of the Test team. However, since the arrival of Brendon McCullum as head coach, and Ben Stokes stepping in to fill the captaincy boots, England have been the team to beat in Test cricket.

Squash World Cup 2023: India Top Pool B After Defeating Japan, Face Malaysia In Semi-final

India, which have already entered the semi-final of the Squash World Cup 2023, topped their pool as they defeated Japan in the third and last group match at the Express Avenue Mall in Chennai on Thursday. India defeated Japan 3-1 and have stayed unbeaten in the tournament so far. Joshna Chinappa defeated Satomi Watanabe 2-7, 7-4, 3-7, 7-5, 7-5, Saurav Ghosal beat Ryunosuke Tsukue 7-6, 6-7, 7-4, 3-7, 7-5 and Tanvi Khanna won against Akari Midorikawa 7-4, 7-1, 7-1. However, Abhay Singh lost to Tomotaka Endo 6-7, 6-7, 2-7, as per Olympics.com. India will now face Malaysia in the semi-final later in the day.

Ashes 2023: Why England And Australia Players Are Wearing Black Armbands

England and Australia cricketers wore black armbands on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test at Birmingham as a sign of respect for the victims of the Nottingham attack. Three people died in a stabbing spree in Nottingham and it included a British Indian teenage medical student Grace O'Malley Kumar. A minute's silence was maintained by the crowd and players before the start of the match and the Barmy Army, England's official fan club, will play a version of ‘Amazing Grace' in the 56th over of play on Saturday.

Rafael Nadal could play for Spain at the Davis Cup even if he is not fully fit, says David Ferrer

Spain's Davis Cup captain David Ferrer says he would consider calling Rafael Nadal up to his team even if he is not fully fit. Nadal withdrew from the French Open last month due to a lack of fitness and opened up about his likely plans to retire from the sport next year. Ad The 22-time Grand Slam champion has not played since losing in the second round of the Australian Open in January.

"Should've Never Become A Bowler": R Ashwin On 'Regret' He Would Have Post Retirement

One of the sharpest minds in the game and the world's no. 1 Test bowler at the moment, yet Ravichandran Ashwin finds it tough to break into the Indian team when it comes to overseas assignments. After Ashwin was left out of India's playing XI for the World Test Championship final against Australia in London, he received support from some former cricketers, including Sunil Gavaskar. Gavaskar, in fact, said that the 'horses for courses' philosophy is only applicable on bowlers.

Jodie Burrage shocks third seed in Nottingham

Jodie Burrage kept the achievements of opponent Magda Linette out of her mind as she stunned the Pole to reach her first WTA quarter-final at the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham. Burrage, who is on the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, is ranked 110 spots below world No.21 Linette in the WTA Rankings, with the third seed having reached the semi-final of this year's Australian Open.

Boulter and Dart set up all-British clash in Nottingham

Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart will face off in the last eight of the LTA's Rothesay Open Nottingham after a historic day of action for British women on Thursday. Leicester's Boulter, who is a graduate of the LTA's Pro Scholarship Programme, was handed a tough test against Ukrainian lucky loser Daria Snigur. Ad Snigur had knocked out defending champion and Roland Garros semi-finalist Beatriz Haddad Maia in round one, but after a lengthy first set Boulter was able to prevail 7-5 6-3 to reach the last eight.

Super Falcons squad for 2023 women’s World Cup unveiled

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Watch: "Bazball Has Arrived" - Boundary On First Ball Of Ashes, Ben Stokes Stunned

Squash World Cup 2023: India Top Pool B After Defeating Japan, Face Malaysia In Semi-final

Ashes 2023: Why England And Australia Players Are Wearing Black Armbands

Rafael Nadal could play for Spain at the Davis Cup even if he is not fully fit, says David Ferrer

"Should've Never Become A Bowler": R Ashwin On 'Regret' He Would Have Post Retirement

Jodie Burrage shocks third seed in Nottingham

Boulter and Dart set up all-British clash in Nottingham

Super Falcons squad for 2023 women’s World Cup unveiled