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"You Just Don't Know...": Michael Vaughan Fumes At Ben Stokes Over Bold Declaration Call On Day 1 Of 1st Ashes Test

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was not impressed with current Three Lions skipper Ben Stokes' bold declaration call during Day 1 of the first Ashes Test against Australia at the Edgbaston on Friday. England were 393-8 at Edgbaston, with Joe Root unbeaten on 118 and in superb touch after leading a revival from a mid-innings slump, when Stokes decided to test his bowlers. However, David Warner and Usman Khawaja managed to take Australia to 14/0 at stumps.

Ben Stokes' bold declaration on Day 1 of first Ashes Test 'no surprise' to Bairstow

England captain Ben Stokes' bold declaration on the opening day of the first Ashes Test may have shocked cricket traditionalists, but it was "no surprise" to teammate Jonny Bairstow.

"Closer Look At Edgbaston Pitch": Ex-India Star Takes Sly Dig At England

The Day 1 of the first Ashes Test match between England and Australia saw more than 400 runs getting scored with most experts insisting that the pitch in Birmingham was quite flat with little to no help for the bowlers. Former Indian cricket team opener Wasim Jaffer also took a sly dig at the pitch in Edgbaston as he compared it to a highway. Jaffer posted a edited picture of the Edgbaston pitch along with elements found on highways. The caption read - "Closer look at the Edgbaston pitch".

England declare after Root’s 30th Test ton on rousing Ashes first day

BIRMINGHAM, England: Sitting on the balcony outside England’s dressing room, even Ben Stokes looked surprised when Zak Crawley hammered the first ball of the Ashes series through the covers for four.

ENG vs AUS: Ton-up Joe Root Revives England Before Ben Stokes Declares On Day 1 Of Ashes Opener

Joe Root ended his Ashes century-drought as England made 393-8 before skipper Ben Stokes's bold declaration on the opening day of the first Test against Australia at Edgbaston on Friday. England were in danger of squandering the advantage of winning the toss on a good pitch as they fell to 176-5 after losing two wickets in quick succession. But former England captain Root was 118 not out -- the 32-year-old's first Ashes hundred in eight years and 17 Tests -- when Stokes called a halt to give his side 20 minutes in the field against Australia before stumps.

Ton-up Root revives England attack before Stokes declares on opening day

Joe Root ended his Ashes century-drought as England made 393-8 before skipper Ben Stokes's bold declaration on Friday's opening day of the first Test against Australia at Edgbaston.

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 Live Score: Josh Hazlewood Strikes Early As Ben Duckett Walks Back

ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 1 Live Updates:Josh Hazlewood struck early in the morning session to dismiss Ben Duckett (12). England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bat at Edgbaston in Birmingham. With their ultra-aggressive brand of cricket, England have forced the rest of the world to sit up and take notice, with 11 wins in 13 Tests since captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum joined forces last year. But doubts persist as to whether their policy of all-out attack can work against arch-rivals Australia, who only last week hammered India by 209 runs at The Oval to win the World Test Championship final. (Live Scorecard)

"Like R Ashwin Against Me": Ben Stokes' Cheeky Response On Stuart Broad's Selection

Two of the finest seamers England have produced, James Anderson and Stuart Broad have done wonders in the Test format. But, as experienced as they are, they don't feature for England on a regular basis. But, when it came to deciding the team composition for the first Ashes Test against Australia, England skipper Ben Stokes knew he had to pick Broad, because of the 'history'. When asked about Broad's selection, Stokes explained the decision to pick the veteran pacer, citing the example of India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

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"You Just Don't Know...": Michael Vaughan Fumes At Ben Stokes Over Bold Declaration Call On Day 1 Of 1st Ashes Test

Ben Stokes' bold declaration on Day 1 of first Ashes Test 'no surprise' to Bairstow

"Closer Look At Edgbaston Pitch": Ex-India Star Takes Sly Dig At England

England declare after Root’s 30th Test ton on rousing Ashes first day

ENG vs AUS: Ton-up Joe Root Revives England Before Ben Stokes Declares On Day 1 Of Ashes Opener

Ton-up Root revives England attack before Stokes declares on opening day

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023 Live Score: Josh Hazlewood Strikes Early As Ben Duckett Walks Back

"Like R Ashwin Against Me": Ben Stokes' Cheeky Response On Stuart Broad's Selection