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"No 1 Villain": England Veteran Takes Cheeky Dig At Australian Media

England cricket team fast bowler Stuart Broad took a cheeky dig at the Australian media for their reporting on his teammate Ollie Robinson. Australia pulled off a sensational two-wicket win over England in the first Ashes Test and the Australian media were quick to criticise Robinson for giving a send-off to Usman Khawaja. “No. 1 villain Ollie Robinson has learned his fate over an expletive-laden send-off to Usman Khawaja,” the headlines read in the Australia media. Broad took to Twitter after the match to take a shot at the media reports with a rather cheeky comment about the situation.

"Even Brought My Name Into...": Ricky Ponting Fumes At England Star's Trash Talk

England pacer Ollie Robinson has courted plenty of attention for his antics in the first Ashes Test. His duels with Usman Khawaja were well noted by the cricketing fraternity and the pacer was even asked about the same in the press conference. After Robinson cited the examples of Ricky Ponting and other former Australian cricketers over the Khawaja sledging episode, the former Aussie skipper has given a sharp retort, calling English pacer a 'slow learner' while questioning his bowling too.

Watch: James Anderson Turns Peacekeeper To Dissolve Ollie Robinson-Usman Khawaja Altercation

The thrilling first Ashes Test match between England and Australia ended in the favour of the Pat Cummins-led side on Tuesday by two wickets. Playing in Birmingham, the visitors held their nerves as Cummins (44*) and Nathan Lyon (16*) stitched an unbeaten partnership of 55 runs and took their side across the line in the chase of 281. Cricket is considered as the gentleman's game but sometimes the intensity of the contest makes the players lose their cool on the field. An example of that was seen during the match when Australia opener Usman Khawaja engaged in an exchange of words with England pacer Ollie Robinson.

"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.

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 win Ashes classic as Cummins finishes off 2-wicket win over England in first Test

BIRMINGHAM, England: Pat Cummins threw off his helmet, tossed away his bat and wheeled away in celebration after playing a captain’s innings to win an Ashes classic for Australia on Tuesday.

Ashes battle set to resume after early lunch as rain clears

BIRMINGHAM, England :Rain was clearing at Edgbaston on Tuesday with play in the final day of a compelling first Ashes test between England and Australia scheduled resume at 1315 GMT after an early lunch was taken.

Watch: "Saw You Cry On Telly", England Fans Mock Steve Smith. His Reaction Can't Be Missed

It isn't just the contest between the bat and the ball but also the 'fan factor' that makes the Ashes contest a special one in cricket. Though the first Test at Edgbaston is still evenly poised, England fans are doing their best to give their team the advantage by unnerving Australia's stalwarts. In a video that has surfaced on social media, home fans could be heard trying to mock Australia batter Steve Smith with 'Saw you crying on telly' chants.

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"No 1 Villain": England Veteran Takes Cheeky Dig At Australian Media

"Even Brought My Name Into...": Ricky Ponting Fumes At England Star's Trash Talk

Watch: James Anderson Turns Peacekeeper To Dissolve Ollie Robinson-Usman Khawaja Altercation

"Didn't Hear...": Pat Cummins Responds To Ollie Robinson's '3 No.11s' Sledge

Joe Root moves to top of Test batting rankings after first Ashes Test, Australia's Marnus Labuschagne drops to third

Australia win Ashes classic as Cummins finishes off 2-wicket win over England in first Test

Ashes battle set to resume after early lunch as rain clears

Watch: "Saw You Cry On Telly", England Fans Mock Steve Smith. His Reaction Can't Be Missed