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"Missed Stumping, Dropped Catch...": England Great Slams Ben Stokes And Co

Former England Captain Nasser Hussain thinks that the Ben Stokes-led side was a little "sloppy" in the last session of the second day of the Ashes Test match against Australia at the Edgbaston here on Saturday. Usman Khawaja's 126 (279)* and Alex Carey's 52(80)* helped Australia to reach 311/5 in 94 overs on Day 2nd stumps, though still trailing by 82 runs. Hussain also pointed out missed stumping and dropped catches in the last session.

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.

Watch: Joe Root's Outrageous Reverse Scoop For Six Leaves Fans Speechless

Joe Root played the role of anchor for England on the opening day of the first Ashes Test that kicked off at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Friday. Host skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and oped to bat first. England lost wickets at regular intervals but a solid partnership between Root and Jonny Bairstow for the sixth wicket put the side in control against Australia. The surface that has been offered for the game is a batting paradise and Root barely left any opportunity to score on the opening day.

Watch: Joe Root's Outrageous Reverse Scoop For Six Leaves Fans Speechless

Joe Root played the role of anchor for England on the opening day of the first Ashes Test that kicked off at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Friday. Host skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and oped to bat first. England lost wickets at regular intervals but a solid partnership between Root and Jonny Bairstow for the sixth wicket put the side in control against Australia. The surface that has been offered for the game is a batting paradise and Root barely left any opportunity to score on the opening day.

"There's Virat Kohli, Daylight And Then The Rest": Nasser Hussain's Ultimate Tribute To India Star

Team India's hopes of lifting the ICC World Test Championship title rested in the hands of veterans Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane on Sunday. With India needing 280 runs more to get on the Day 5 of the match at the Oval, the spotlight is understandably on 'chase master' Kohli who has pulled off some dramatic run-chases for the Indian team over the years. The odds were overwhelmingly in Australia's favour and the team proved exactly why by thumping India by 209 runs to lift the Test mace.

"Very Tough With Virat Kohli": Ex England Captain Lauds India Star For Not Taking DRS In WTC Final

There were very few positives for India on the first day of the World Test Championship final at The Oval as Travis Head and Steve Smith put Australia in control with some great batting. Only three wickets fell as Indian bowlers toiled hard. One good aspect in India's game was the performance of wicketkeeper KS Bharat. He was under lot of focus as he was chosen over Ishan Kishan for the wicket-keeper's role. He took some good catches while also helped the team take a good DRS call.

"If Conditions Demand...": England Great Warns India Ahead Of WTC Final

India should learn from their past mistakes and not think twice before leaving one of their premier spinners out of the playing XI for the World Test Championship final against Australia if the conditions demand, said former England skipper Nasser Hussain. The spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin didn't make much of an impact two years ago when India lost to New Zealand by eight wickets in a rain-hit final of the inaugural edition. According to Hussain, India made the blunder of reading the conditions wrong the last time and shouldn't repeat the mistake this time as they eye their maiden ICC title in 10 years. "I think India, as they showed in Australia, can win in any conditions,” Hussain said on The ICC Review.

England "Had Lot Of Selfish Characters Playing...": Ex-Star's Scathing Revelation

Former England pacer Steve Harmison has hinted that quite a few senior players in the side did not contribute to the team spirit in the late 90s and early 2000s, but all that changed during the 2005 Ashes series, which the hosts won 2-1. Responding to former Australian quick Jason Gillespie's assessment that he had noticed a big change in the England side during the 2005 Ashes, Harmison, who was part of the 2005 side, said that, "The difference between that and 2003, 2001 and 1999, 1997, was in 2005 we were a team."

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"Missed Stumping, Dropped Catch...": England Great Slams Ben Stokes And Co

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

Watch: Joe Root's Outrageous Reverse Scoop For Six Leaves Fans Speechless

Watch: Joe Root's Outrageous Reverse Scoop For Six Leaves Fans Speechless

"There's Virat Kohli, Daylight And Then The Rest": Nasser Hussain's Ultimate Tribute To India Star

"Very Tough With Virat Kohli": Ex England Captain Lauds India Star For Not Taking DRS In WTC Final

"If Conditions Demand...": England Great Warns India Ahead Of WTC Final

England "Had Lot Of Selfish Characters Playing...": Ex-Star's Scathing Revelation