Usman Khawaja leads Australia's strong reply in opening Ashes Test
Opening batsman Usman Khawaja scored his first century in England to help Australia fight their way back in the opening Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Saturday.
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Khawaja revives Australian Ashes fortunes on frustrating day for England
BIRMINGHAM, England :Usman Khawaja flung his bat in the air in delight as his first century in England helped drag Australia back into the first Ashes test, steering his side to 311-5 at the close of play on day two, the tourists trailing by 82 in the first innings.
Steve Smith's Unique Leave On Stuart Broad's Hat-trick Ball Sparks Internet Meme Fest
Australia batter Steve Smith's funny leave on the bowling of Stuart Broad has sparked meme fest on Twitter. Broad was breathing fire in the first session of the ongoing first Ashes Test on Saturday. England didn't have a good start on Day 2 but Broad later dismissed set batter David Warner and newcomer Marnus Labuchagne on consecutive deliveries to put his side on top. Steve Smith came in at number 4 and got the tough task to steady the Australian ship. However, before that he had to stop Broad from taking a hat-trick.
Khawaja leads Australian revival in Ashes afternoon session
BIRMINGHAM, England :An unbeaten 84 from opener Usman Khawaja helped Australia rebuild from some early losses to sit on 188-4 at tea on day two of the opening Ashes test at Edgbaston, with England still boasting a first innings lead of 205.
"This Is Bazball!": Harry Brook's Bowling Leaves Experts Stunned During Ashes
England skipper Ben Stokes surprised everyone by declaring the innings towards the end of Day 1 in the first Ashes Test and he was once again the topic of intense debate as he handed the ball to Harry Brook on Day 2. Brook is not a regular bowler but Stokes went for that option as he wanted to test Steve Smith with a slow-ish medium pace bowling. Brook bowled just one over and conceded one run but his introduction into the attack prompted hilarious remark from the commentators. "What is going on here?" Ponting said while speaking on Sky Sports Cricket. Former English skipper Michael Atherton was quick to come up with a brilliant response. "This is Bazball!" Atherton replied.
Stokes gets prized wicket of Smith after Broad brace, putting England in command
BIRMINGHAM, England : Ben Stokes secured the prized wicket of Australia talisman Steve Smith, after Stuart Broad had earlier taken two wickets in two balls, leaving the tourists on 78-3 at lunch on day two of the first Ashes test, trailing England by 315 runs.
ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Australia Aim For Solid Start vs England
ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Updates: David Warner and Usman Khawaja will resume at their respective scores of 8 and 4 as Australia aim to get closer to England's total on Saturday. Earlier, Joe Root remained not out on 118 as England declared their first innings at 393 for 8 in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Jonny Bairstow too played a crucial knock of 78 while Zak Crawley scored 61. For Australia, Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers with a fou-wicket haul while Josh Hazlewood picked two. England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bat at Edgbaston in Birmingham. (LIVE SCORECARD)
"New Era Of Cricket": Mahesh Babu's Interesting Post On England's Declaration In Ashes Opener
Famous Indian actor Mahesh Babu was mighty impressed with the way the England cricket team kicked off the Ashes 2023 against Australia. Joe Root ended his Ashes century-drought as his side made 393 for 8 before skipper Ben Stokes' bold declaration on the opening day of the first Test 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.