Stuart Broad fires England’s hopes of first Test victory in Ashes with double strike
Stuart Broad lit the fuse on England’s victory push with two huge wickets as a compelling Ashes first Test built towards a thrilling conclusion at Edgbaston.
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Stuart Broad's late wickets of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith swing thrilling first Ashes Test in England's favour
Stuart Broad took two late wickets on a pulsating fourth day of the first Ashes Test to boost England’s hopes of victory. Having bowled England out for 273 in their second innings, Australia made a positive start in pursuit of their target of 281 to win. Ad But Ollie Robinson removed David Warner (36) to break the opening partnership before Broad had Marnus Labuschagne (13) and Steve Smith (6) caught behind late in the evening to ramp up the noise levels at Egbaston.
England all out for 273, Australia need 281 for victory
BIRMINGHAM, England: The first Ashes test was tantalisingly poised as England were all out for 273 in their second innings just before tea on day four at Edgbaston on Monday, leaving Australia needing 281 to triumph in an enthralling series opener.
England stretch lead beyond 150 as Australia bag three wickets
BIRMINGHAM, England : England extended their lead beyond 150 on the fourth morning of the opening Ashes test against Australia as Ben Stokes' risk-taking side again dictated a fast and furious tempo at a sunny Edgbaston on Monday.
England vs Australia, 1st Ashes Test, Day 4, Live Score Updates: Joe Root Solid But England Go 3 Down vs Australia
ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 4, Live Updates: England have lost three wickets and Joe Root has been joined by Harry Brook after Pat Cummins dismissed Ollie Pope for 14. Earlier on Day 3, rain played a spoilsport and only before Australia skipper Pat Cummins starred with both bat and ball. The lower-order batsman made a useful 38 in a total of 386 that left Australia just seven runs behind on first innings. And the fast bowler then dismissed Ben Duckett before England also lost their other opener, Zak Crawley, in a dramatic 20-minutes' play between the showers. (Live Scorecard)
"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.
England's Root weathers storm after Stokes and Brook dismissals
BIRMINGHAM, England :Joe Root steadied the ship again for England as his unbeaten half century steered the hosts to 240-5 at tea on day one of the first Ashes test, after the key wickets of captain Ben Stokes and young firebrand Harry Brook had given Australia the edge.
Watch: Harry Brook's 'Freak Dismissal' Stuns Fans. Ricky Ponting's Comment Goes Viral
England batter Harry Brook was at the receiving end of a 'freak dismissal' during Day 1 of the first Ashes Test against Australia in Birmingham on Friday. Brook looked in fine touch but was ultimately bowled by Nathan Lyon in a stunning fashion. A delivery from Lyon hit Brook's thigh pad and went up in the air. Both the fielders and Brook were not aware of it for some time but the ball ended up dropping between the batter and his stumps. Unfortunately, it came in contact with Brook's back leg and crashed into the stumps. Both fans and experts were left stunned with Ricky Ponting's comment going viral.