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Watch: 'King Of Swing' James Anderson Cleans Up Alex Carey With A Beauty In Ashes Opener

A wicketless James Anderson despite bowling 17 overs in a Test innings is a rarity. The rare event however happened during Australia's first innings against England in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey were solid in the crease with the former unbeaten after century and the latter not out post a quickfire fifty. To add to Australia's dominance, Carey hit two consecutive fours to Anderson on the pacer's 18th over. It's needless to mention that something special was needed to bring England back in the game and a vintage Andeson came to the side's rescue.

Rain halts England's charge in opening Test of Ashes series against Australia at Edgbaston

Torrential rain brought a draw into the equation in the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston. The pace of play over the first two days seemed to take the draw out of the picture, but heavy rain on Sunday afternoon has put things in the balance. Ad As is their wont under the captaincy of Ben Stokes, England will look to push on with the bat on Monday in order to give themselves enough time to set up a win.

Watch: 'King of Swing' James Anderson Cleans Up Alex Carey With A Beauty In Ashes Opener

A wicketless James Anderson despite bowling 17 overs in a Test innings is a rarity. The rare event however happened during Australia's first innings against England in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey were solid in the crease with the former unbeaten after century and the latter not out post a quickfire fifty. To add to Australia's dominance, Carey hit two consecutive fours to Anderson on the pacer's 18th over. It's needless to mention that something special was needed to bring England back in the game and a vintage Andeson came to the side's rescue.

England bowl out Australia for 386 after Khawaja falls

BIRMINGHAM, England : Australian Usman Khawaja's mammoth innings came to an end when he was bowled for 141 by Ollie Robinson before lunch on day three of the first Ashes test on Sunday, as the tourists just failed to surpass England's first-innings total of 393.

"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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Watch: 'King Of Swing' James Anderson Cleans Up Alex Carey With A Beauty In Ashes Opener

Rain halts England's charge in opening Test of Ashes series against Australia at Edgbaston

Watch: 'King of Swing' James Anderson Cleans Up Alex Carey With A Beauty In Ashes Opener

England bowl out Australia for 386 after Khawaja falls

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

England's bowling attack will struggle on flat pitches, says Ponting

England pick Broad, Moeen for first Ashes test

England pick Broad over Wood for first Ashes Test