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.
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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.
"A Captain's Dream": Australia Skipper Pat Cummins Praises His "Superstar" Player
Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins heaped praise on his teammate Nathan Lyon after their triumph in the first Test match of the Ashes 2023 series on Tuesday at Edgbaston. Cummins lauded Lyon for his performance and labeled him as a 'captain's dream'. "He's huge, both innings he is putting down one end. He is an absolute superstar, he is calm and goes about his work. He is a captain's dream," Cummins said in the post-match presentation. When Cummins stepped out to the crease his team was only three wickets away from losing the game, and victory was still quite far from their grasp.
English Media's Critical Take On 'Bazball' As Australia Clinch 1st Ashes Test
England's defeat in the first Test against Australia at Edgbaston drew a plethora of reactions on social media. While some questioned the efficacy of 'Bazball', others criticised skipper Ben Stokes' decision to declare early on Day 1 of the match. After Australia secured a 2-wicket win in the match, a section of English media gave a critical review to the team's performance in the series opener, with their much talked about style of play 'Bazball' also being trashed by certain newspapers.
Watch: Root's Sensational Catch Off Own Bowling Leaves Everyone Stunned
Joe Root completed a sensational catch to dismiss Alex Carey but it was not enough to clinch the win for England as Australia clinched the first Ashes Test by two wickets in Edgbaston on Tuesday. Root was given an extended spell by skipper Ben Stokes and he repaid the trust by pulling off a stunner. Carey took a couple of steps forward and slammed the ball powerfully straight over the bowler's head. However, Root's reactions were on the point as he plucked the ball perfectly to complete a phenomenal effort. The dismissal felt like the game-changer for England but the partnership between Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon proved to be the deciding factor for Australia.
How Australia Triumphed Over England's 'Bazball' To Win 1st Ashes Test
Australia's dramatic two-wicket 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. Below AFP Sport looks at three things we learned from a gripping encounter between the arch-rivals.
WATCH | Stokes 'devastated' by defeat in Ashes opener, but has no regrets over 'Bazball'
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.