England coach McCullum has 'no regrets' after Australia loss
England coach Brendon McCullum insisted he had "no regrets" about his side's tactics after a stunning two-wicket loss to Australia in the first Test at Edgbaston.
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"Didn't Hear...": Pat Cummins Responds To Ollie Robinson's '3 No.11s' Sledge
Australia captain Pat Cummins led from the front as the visitors defeated England by 2 two wickets in a thrilling first Ashes Test to go 1-0 in the five-match series. With Australia chasing a target of 281, Cummins put a strong rearguard, alongside Nathan Lyon, to take his team across the finishing line. Cummins hit an unbeaten 44 while Lyon put on a defensive masterclass with his 28-ball 16 not out on Day 5. On Day 3, England pacer Ollie Robinson had blasted Australia for being "too defensive", and took a dig by saying that the visitors have "three No.11s" in Scott Boland, Lyon and Josh Hazlewood.
Watch: England Great Alastair Cook Heartbroken After Loss To Australia In First Ashes Test
Australia and England produced another nerve-wracking duel in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston earlier this week. After choosing to bat first, England captain Ben Stokes declared the first innings late on Day 1 at 393/8 with Joe Root still at the crease on 116. In reply, Usman Khawaja hit a brilliant 141, but England bowlers pulled it back to give their side a narrow first innings lead of seven runs. The hosts then aggregated 273 runs in the second innings, giving Australia a 281-run target to win the first Test.
"Losing Sucks": Devastated Ben Stokes Reacts To Edgbaston Defeat
Ben Stokes said he felt "devastated" by England's dramatic two-wicket defeat in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston but insisted his aggressive approach could yet secure a series win over Australia. An unbroken ninth-wicket stand of 55 between Australia captain Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon on Tuesday's final day proved decisive in a see-saw contest as the tourists chased down a target of 281. This was just England's third defeat in 14 Tests since captain Stokes joined forces with coach Brendon McCullum last year.
Joe Root moves to top of Test batting rankings after first Ashes Test, Australia's Marnus Labuschagne drops to third
Joe Root has moved to the top of the Test batting rankings after his fine display for England in the first Ashes Test at Egbaston. Root looked in sparkling form as he made an unbeaten 118 in the first innings and then 46 in the second innings. Ad Australia's Marnus Labuschagne, who had been top of the rankings for the last six months, dropped down to third position after scores of zero and 13 in the match.
Australia, England fined for slow Ashes over rates
The International Cricket Council (ICC) fined Australia and England 50 percent of their match fees on Wednesday for slow over rates during an otherwise thrilling Ashes opener at Edgbaston.
Slow and steady trumps 'Bazball': 3 things we learned from thrilling Ashes opener
Australia's dramatic two-wicket win in the first Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday ensured a hugely-anticipated Ashes series got off to a thrilling start as skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon's unbroken stand of 55 turned the tables on England.
England face difficult call on bowling attack for Lord's Ashes Test
England will have to make some tough decisions on the make-up of their bowling attack for the second Ashes Test at Lord's after Australia pulled off a tense two-wicket win in the series opener in Birmingham.