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England vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: Australia Win toss, Opt To Bowl vs England

ENG vs AUS, 5th Ashes Test, Day 1, Live Updates:Australia skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bowl against England in the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Ashes series at The Oval. After the fourth Test ended in a draw due to rain, Australia retained the Ashes series with a 2-1 lead. Nevertheless, a win for England at The Oval would deny Australia their first away Ashes series victory since 2001. It will be interesting to see whether the Ben Stokes-led side will prevail over Pat Cummins and his men. (Live Scorecard)

"Not Going To Please...": Pat Cummins Hits Back At Critics Ahead Of Ashes Finale

Australia captain Pat Cummins remains unfazed by criticism over his captaincy following two tight victories at Edgbaston and Lord's, a defeat at Leeds, and a draw in Manchester. The fifth and final Test will begin at The Oval from Thursday with the hosts in with a chance to level the series. Heading into the fifth and final Ashes Test with a 2-1 series lead and having retained the Ashes, the 30-year-old emphasised the need of having a thick skin to deal with everything.

England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day 1 Live Score: James Anderson Returns To XI As England Opt To Bowl First

ENG vs AUS, 4th Ashes Test Live: James Anderson returns to the England side as the hosts look to level the series against Australia with a win in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. Ollie Robinson makes way in the only change from the side that won the third Test to reduce Australia's series lead to 2-1 with two to play. Meanwhile, David Warner has kept his place in Australia's XI despite the opener's ongoing struggles against England paceman Stuart Broad. Josh Hazlewood returns to the side, with spinner Todd Murphy dropped. (Live Scorecard)

Steve Smith Shares Pic With Alex Carey, Takes Dig at English Media Over 'Haircut' Row Ahead Of 4th Ashes Test

The ongoing Ashes Test series has been filled with controversies but the most hilarious one involved Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey and a haircut. During the third Test at Headingley, former England skipper Alastair Cook claimed that Carey went for a haircut in London but did not pay the barber for his services. The story was even carried by the English tabloid The Sun resulting in a strong response from the Australian cricket team. Teammate Steve Smith was left fuming by the reports and he went on record to slam the publication for their reporting on the issue.

"See Ya, Jonny": Steve Smith Gets His Revenge On England Star

Steve Smith had the last laugh in his newly evoked rivalry on Day 4 of the third Test of the Ashes 2023 series at Headingley Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Australia and England's encounter at Headingley have never disappointed in the entertainment aspect and even this time it lived up to the expectations. On Day 2 of the highly engaging third Test, Jonny Bairstow took a slight dig at Australia's Steve Smith after his dismissal.

"Get Your Facts Right...": Steve Smith Fumes After Report Accuses Australia Star Alex Carey Of Not Paying After Haircut

Star Australia batter Steve Smith is furious with a report in a British tabloid that his teammate Alex Carey did not pay the barber after a haircut at a shop in Leeds. The Sun carried the report. However, Smith wrote on his Threads account: "I can confirm that Alex Carey has not had a haircut since we were in London. Get your facts right The Sun." Since Jonny Bairtsow's controversial dismissal in the second Ashes Test, things have taken a wrong turn for the two sides. The Australia side was heavily booed by the Leeds crowd during the third Test.

England vs Australia, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Start Of Play Delayed Due To Rain

ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live: England eye early wickets on Day 3 as Australia resume their second innings at 116/4 in the third Ashes Test at Headingley. The visitors lead by 142 runs with Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh unbeaten on 18 and 17, respectively. Earlier, England captain Ben Stokes's dynamic 80, his latest dashing innings kept the hosts' Ashes hopes alive before Moeen Ali struck twice in quick succession before stumps. Australia were 116-4 in their second innings at stumps on the second day, a lead of 142 runs, as they looked to go 3-0 up. (Live Scorecard)

Watch - "See Ya, Smudge": Jonny Bairstow's Cheeky Send-off Leaves Steve Smith Infuriated

The ongoing third Ashes Test between England and Australia is getting more intense with every passing day. Opting to bowl first, England bundled out Australia for 263 on the first day but the visitors whole-heartedly retaliated and bowled out the hosts for 237 on Day 2. Later in the day, Australia lost four wickets with 116 runs on the board at stumps. Despite all this action, one thing which grabbed a lot of limelight was the tensed moment which occurred between Steve Smith and Jonny Bairstow on Friday.

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England vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: Australia Win toss, Opt To Bowl vs England

"Not Going To Please...": Pat Cummins Hits Back At Critics Ahead Of Ashes Finale

England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day 1 Live Score: James Anderson Returns To XI As England Opt To Bowl First

Steve Smith Shares Pic With Alex Carey, Takes Dig at English Media Over 'Haircut' Row Ahead Of 4th Ashes Test

"See Ya, Jonny": Steve Smith Gets His Revenge On England Star

"Get Your Facts Right...": Steve Smith Fumes After Report Accuses Australia Star Alex Carey Of Not Paying After Haircut

England vs Australia, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Start Of Play Delayed Due To Rain

Watch - "See Ya, Smudge": Jonny Bairstow's Cheeky Send-off Leaves Steve Smith Infuriated