'Forgettable cricketer': Aussie legends poke fun at England's Robinson for bowling only 124km/h
England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has copped flak from Australian cricket legends.
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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.
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The opening Ashes encounter between Australia and England still remains wide open at Edgbaston, with both teams still within the shout to win the contest. After Australia bowled out England for 273 in the second innings, setting themselves a 281-run target to chase, the hosts picked up three wickets before the end of play on Day 4 to pull themselves back. With the bat, one of the batters who left a lasting impression was Joe Root. Though he only made 40, the manner in which he played seemed to have really rattled the Australian players.
On Ben Stokes' "Umbrella Field" For Usman Khawaja, Ricky Ponting's Reaction Says It All
The first Ashes Test between Australia and England is off to a flier, with every single day of the Edgbaston encounter unfolding new incidents to talk about. England skipper Ben Stokes' 'umbrella-like' field to pile the pressure on Australia batter Usman Khawaja became a huge talking-point on social media. As fans and multiple former cricketers hailed Stokes' captaincy, Australia great Ricky Ponting also gave a million-dollar reaction to Stokes' tactical decision, admitted that he had never seen anything like that before.
"I Think He Will Make Some Runs": Ricky Ponting On David Warner
Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes that struggling opener David Warner has shown hints of his best form during the ICC World Test Championship final against India and in the first innings of the Ashes Test against England and "he will make some runs", reported ICC on Sunday. The pressure is building on Warner and his place in the Test team is under scrutiny due to his recent form. He fell to Stuart Broad for just nine runs at Edgbaston, making it his 15th dismissal against the veteran English pacer.
'Heat of the moment': England quickie Robinson unapologetic over reaction to Khawaja exit
England paceman Ollie Robinson said he had been "in the heat of the moment" after giving Usman Khawaja a strong send-off in the first Test at Edgbaston on Sunday.
"I'm Here To Provide Theatre Of The Game": Ollie Robinson On Aggressive Send-Off To Usman Khawaja
England pacer Ollie Robinson said that he does not care about how his aggressive send-off to Australian batter and centurion Usman Khawaja is perceived by the Australian dressing room, since it is part of the "passion of the Ashes" and he is here to provide the "theatre of the game" to everyone who wants it. England managed to survive Day-3 with a lot of help from the heavens, as persistent rain brought an early halt to play for the day. In Australia's first innings, after Ollie took the big wicket of Usman for 141, he gave a loud and aggressive send-off to the batter while celebrating, which might have involved some abusive words.
"Can Win 5-0 If...": Ex-Australia Star's Bold Prediction For Ashes 2023
Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin feels that England's wish of playing on flat and fast wickets for the five-match Ashes series could backfire. With the first Test set to begin on Friday, June 16, England captain Ben Stokes declared he wanted "fast, flat wickets" for the Ashes to support England's aggressive mentality. Under the leadership of head coach Brendon McCullum and Stokes, England have been a revelation in Test cricket, winning 11 of their 14 Tests. However, Haddin feels that Australia could win 5-0 if the pitches are prepared as per Stokes' liking.