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Stuart Broad's late wickets of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith swing thrilling first Ashes Test in England's favour

Stuart Broad took two late wickets on a pulsating fourth day of the first Ashes Test to boost England’s hopes of victory. Having bowled England out for 273 in their second innings, Australia made a positive start in pursuit of their target of 281 to win. Ad But Ollie Robinson removed David Warner (36) to break the opening partnership before Broad had Marnus Labuschagne (13) and Steve Smith (6) caught behind late in the evening to ramp up the noise levels at Egbaston.

Brilliant Broad gives England slight edge in Ashes thriller

BIRMINGHAM : Stuart Broad revived England's hopes of winning an enthralling opening Ashes test with a superb late burst just when Australia appeared to have taken the upper hand on Monday.

Bavuma, Ismail lead CSA Awards nominees after unforgettable summer

Proteas skippers Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram and fast bowler Shabnim Ismail lead the nominees for the annual Cricket South Africa (CSA) awards after the 2022/23 season.

"Difference For Me Has Been...": Eoin Morgan Praises Australia Star's Batting In Ashes Opener

Former England skipper Eoin Morgan has praised Australian batter Alex Carey who scored a crucial 52 (80)* in the first innings on the second day for the Ashes on Saturday. Usman Khawaja (126*) and Alex Carey's (52*) partnership led the charge with the bat as Australia managed to bounce back in the final session of Day 2 of the first Test match of the Ashes 2023 series on Saturday. Australia trailed by 82 runs, scoring 311/5. "I think it has been Australia's day. I would rather be sat in Australia's changing room right now and the difference for me has been Carey. You always expect an Australian to grind out some runs on this wicket. That impetus late on in the day and leading momentum into when the new ball came in from Khawaja and Carey was outstanding," Morgan told Sky Sports.

Watch: 'King Of Swing' James Anderson Cleans Up Alex Carey With A Beauty In Ashes Opener

A wicketless James Anderson despite bowling 17 overs in a Test innings is a rarity. The rare event however happened during Australia's first innings against England in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey were solid in the crease with the former unbeaten after century and the latter not out post a quickfire fifty. To add to Australia's dominance, Carey hit two consecutive fours to Anderson on the pacer's 18th over. It's needless to mention that something special was needed to bring England back in the game and a vintage Andeson came to the side's rescue.

Watch - "You Can Play With Dad's Phone": Usman Khawaja's Adorable Moment With Daughter During Media Interaction

The entire world is celebrating the International Father's Day on Sunday. On this day, children all-over the world, show their gratitude and love towards their fathers and thank them for all the sacrifices they have made. Not just common people but also our dear cricketers have proved themselves to be loving fathers. A very adorable example of this was seen during the post-day press conference of the Ashes between Australia and England, where batter Usman Khawaja answered media's questions with his little daughter on his lap.

Watch: 'King of Swing' James Anderson Cleans Up Alex Carey With A Beauty In Ashes Opener

A wicketless James Anderson despite bowling 17 overs in a Test innings is a rarity. The rare event however happened during Australia's first innings against England in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey were solid in the crease with the former unbeaten after century and the latter not out post a quickfire fifty. To add to Australia's dominance, Carey hit two consecutive fours to Anderson on the pacer's 18th over. It's needless to mention that something special was needed to bring England back in the game and a vintage Andeson came to the side's rescue.

Watch: Usman Khawaja Throws Bat Up In Air, Gets Emotional After Ashes Century

Usman Khawaja said the taunts of the Edgbaston crowd spurred him on to an "emotional" maiden Test hundred in England as he led Australia's fightback in the Ashes opener on Saturday. Australia were reeling at 67-3 after Stuart Broad struck twice in two balls to remove David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne, the world's top-ranked Test batsman, before England captain Ben Stokes captured the prize wicket of Steve Smith. Yet they recovered to 311-5 at stumps on the second day, 82 runs behind England's first-innings 393-8 declared, with left-handed opener Khawaja 126 not out.

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Stuart Broad's late wickets of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith swing thrilling first Ashes Test in England's favour

Brilliant Broad gives England slight edge in Ashes thriller

Bavuma, Ismail lead CSA Awards nominees after unforgettable summer

"Difference For Me Has Been...": Eoin Morgan Praises Australia Star's Batting In Ashes Opener

Watch: 'King Of Swing' James Anderson Cleans Up Alex Carey With A Beauty In Ashes Opener

Watch - "You Can Play With Dad's Phone": Usman Khawaja's Adorable Moment With Daughter During Media Interaction

Watch: 'King of Swing' James Anderson Cleans Up Alex Carey With A Beauty In Ashes Opener

Watch: Usman Khawaja Throws Bat Up In Air, Gets Emotional After Ashes Century