England pick Broad, Moeen for first Ashes test
:England on Wednesday named fast bowler Stuart Broad and spinner Moeen Ali in their team for the first Ashes test against Australia at Edgbaston starting on Friday.
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England pick Broad over Wood for first Ashes Test
England have favoured Stuart Broad's experience over Mark Wood's raw pace for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston as they named their team on Wednesday.
England v Australia first Ashes Test at Edgbaston: Kent opener Zak Crawley retains place
Zak Crawley has been named in England’s side for the first Test of this summer’s Ashes.
Ben Stokes-Led England Name Strong XI For First Ashes Test vs Australia
England on Wednesday named a strong XI for the first Test of the highly-anticipated Ashes series against Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Jonny Bairstow returns to the side after a lenghty injury lay-off, while Moeen Ali, who came out of retirement to replace Jack Leach in the squad, is also included in the XI. The hosts have also opted for the experience of Stuart Broad over the pace of Mark Wood in a bold selection call.
Australia remove both India openers to take charge of WTC final
LONDON :Australia racked up 469 in their first innings and reduced India to 37-2 at second day's tea to take charge of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval on Thursday.
WTC Final: Steve Smith Surpasses Viv Richards, Ricky Ponting, Garfield Sobers For Massive Feat Against India
Steve Smith needed just two balls on the second day of the World Test Championship final at the Oval against India to score his 31st ton. Smith's ton placed him third among Australians with most Test centuries, behind Ricky Ponting (41) and Steve Waugh (32). Smith now has nine Test centuries against India. It is the joint-most by any batter along side England's Joe Root. Smith has now surpassed Ricky Ponting, Viv Richards and Garfield Sobers - all of whom have eight tons each against India.
Moeen Ali Considering Return To Test Cricket Ahead Of Ashes series
All-rounder Moeen Ali, who had called his retirement from Test cricket in September 2021, is considering returning to the side after England's team management approached him for the upcoming Ashes series starting from June 16, according to Sky Sports. England faced a big setback after Jack Leach was ruled out of the Ashes series due to a low back stress fracture during England's Test victory over Ireland on Saturday. According to Sky Sports, England's management approached Moeen Ali to rejoin test cricket for the upcoming series to replace injured Jack Leach. England's selection panel is also looking for other options like Liam Dawson, Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks. However, the decision acout who will replace Leach has not been taken yet.
England beat Ireland by 10 wickets in only Test at Lord's after Mark Adair and Andy McBrine rearguard action
England completed a routine 10-wicket victory over Ireland in the Lord's Test on Saturday afternoon, but not before the visitors showed the spirit which had been lacking in the first two days of the match. After a disastrous first innings in which they were rolled for just 172, Ireland had a point to prove in their second dig. Even if the match was out of reach following Ollie Pope's sensational run-a-ball double century, the visitors were playing for more than pride.