England coach McCullum has 'no regrets' after Australia loss
England coach Brendon McCullum insisted he had "no regrets" about his side's tactics after a stunning two-wicket loss to Australia in the first Test at Edgbaston.
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England's style validated despite defeat to Australia - McCullum
England coach Brendon McCullum said the opening Ashes test "validated" their attacking approach despite the two-wicket defeat at Edgbaston and that they would be even more aggressive in the second match of the series.
"Losing Sucks": Devastated Ben Stokes Reacts To Edgbaston Defeat
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 contest as the tourists chased down a target of 281. This was just England's third defeat in 14 Tests since captain Stokes joined forces with coach Brendon McCullum last year.
Australia, England fined for slow Ashes over rates
The International Cricket Council (ICC) fined Australia and England 50 percent of their match fees on Wednesday for slow over rates during an otherwise thrilling Ashes opener at Edgbaston.
Slow and steady trumps 'Bazball': 3 things we learned from thrilling Ashes opener
Australia's dramatic two-wicket win in the first Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday ensured a hugely-anticipated Ashes series got off to a thrilling start as skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon's unbroken stand of 55 turned the tables on England.
How Australia Triumphed Over England's 'Bazball' To Win 1st Ashes Test
Australia's dramatic two-wicket in the first Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday ensured a hugely-anticipated Ashes series got off to a thrilling start as skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon's unbroken stand of 55 turned the tables on England. Below AFP Sport looks at three things we learned from a gripping encounter between the arch-rivals.
WATCH | Stokes 'devastated' by defeat in Ashes opener, but has no regrets over 'Bazball'
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.
Aussies deflate England's Bazball, but Stokes defiant
BIRMINGHAM: In the end England's audacious 'Bazball' flamboyance was trumped by some true Australian grit after five days of cut and thrust Ashes cricket that was as addictive as anything seen before.