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Nasser Hussain, Kevin Pietersen Disagree Over Ben Stokes' Bold Declaration Call

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen and Nasser Hussain had a heated discussion over current Three Lions skipper Ben Stokes' decision to declare the first innings at 393/8 in the opening Ashes Test against Australia. Stokes called it a hault on day 1 when Joe Root was batting well at 121*. While Pietersen said that he did not like it as the wicket seemed flat, Hussain backed the decision made by Stokes, saying that he wanted to see Stuart Broad bowl against David Warner on Day 1.

Khawaja’s first Test hundred in England leads Australia fightback on Day 2 of Ashes opener

BIRMINGHAM, England: Opener Usman Khawaja raced away in delight and threw his bat high in the air after scoring his first Test century in England as Australia made 311-5 on day two of the Ashes at Edgbaston on Saturday.

Frustrated Stuart Broad bemoans no ball as Australia hang tough

Stuart Broad blamed the occasion of the Ashes and bowling on a "soulless" pitch for a costly no-ball as England were punished for a series of errors by Australia in the first Test.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

"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.

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Nasser Hussain, Kevin Pietersen Disagree Over Ben Stokes' Bold Declaration Call

Khawaja’s first Test hundred in England leads Australia fightback on Day 2 of Ashes opener

Frustrated Stuart Broad bemoans no ball as Australia hang tough

Usman Khawaja leads Australia's strong reply in opening Ashes Test

Khawaja leads Australian revival in Ashes afternoon session

Stokes gets prized wicket of Smith after Broad brace, putting England in command

"New Era Of Cricket": Mahesh Babu's Interesting Post On England's Declaration In Ashes Opener

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