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"Pretty Characterless And Soulless": Stuart Broad Tears Into Edgbaston Pitch

England pacer Stuart Broad was critical of the "characterless and soulless" Edgbaston pitch after the end of second day's play in the ongoing first Ashes Test against Australia. Broad was the pick of the bowlers for England as he struck twice in two balls to remove David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne. However, Australia 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.

Watch: Stuart Broad Takes 2 Wickets In 2 Balls, Sends Edgbaston Crowd Into Frenzy

Australia's hopes of getting close to England's target were dashed in the 11th of their innings as Stuart Broad struck twice in as many deliveries to send the Edgbaston crowd into raptures. On the first delivery of the over, Broad managed to get an inside edge off David Warner, who ended up playing it back onto his stumps. This was the 15th time that Broad has dismissed Warner in Test cricket. On the very next delivery, Broad's outswinger got a thin edge of Marnus Labuschagne's bat, before Jonny Bairstow did the rest behind the stumps.

Nasser Hussain, Kevin Pietersen Disagree Over Ben Stokes' Bold Declaration Call

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen and Nasser Hussain had a heated discussion over current Three Lions skipper Ben Stokes' decision to declare the first innings at 393/8 in the opening Ashes Test against Australia. Stokes called it a hault on day 1 when Joe Root was batting well at 121*. While Pietersen said that he did not like it as the wicket seemed flat, Hussain backed the decision made by Stokes, saying that he wanted to see Stuart Broad bowl against David Warner on Day 1.

Ton-up Usman Khawaja Keeps England At Bay In Ashes Opener

Usman Khawaja ended his decade-long wait for a maiden Test hundred in England as he led an Australia recovery in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston on Saturday. Australia were struggling at 67-3 after Stuart Broad struck twice in two balls to remove David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne before England captain Ben Stokes captured the prize wicket of star batsman Steve Smith. But they had recovered to 311-5 at stumps on the second day of this five-match series, with opening batsman Khawaja 126 not out and wicketkeeper Alex Carey unbeaten on 52 in an unbroken stand of 91. That still left Australia 82 runs behind England's first-innings 393-8 declared built on Joe Root's 118 not out.

Australia's Usman Khawaja hits ton to keep England at bay in opening Ashes Test at Edgbaston

A superb century from Usman Khwaja kept Australia in the hunt in the opening Test of the Ashes series at Edgbaston, but England may rue missed opportunities. Australia began the day trailing England by 379 runs and looked in trouble on a couple of occasions, but Khawaja (126*) and Alex Carey (52*) put on 91 for the sixth wicket to cut the deficit to 82 at stumps on day two. Ad Carey and Khawaja were given reprieves by England in the evening session, but with the pitch beginning to misbehave on what is only the second day — and with the knowledge that Australia will have to bat last on a wearing surface — Ben Stokes’ men will still have high hopes.

Steve Smith's Unique Leave On Stuart Broad's Hat-trick Ball Sparks Internet Meme Fest

Australia batter Steve Smith's funny leave on the bowling of Stuart Broad has sparked meme fest on Twitter. Broad was breathing fire in the first session of the ongoing first Ashes Test on Saturday. England didn't have a good start on Day 2 but Broad later dismissed set batter David Warner and newcomer Marnus Labuchagne on consecutive deliveries to put his side on top. Steve Smith came in at number 4 and got the tough task to steady the Australian ship. However, before that he had to stop Broad from taking a hat-trick.

"New Era Of Cricket": Mahesh Babu's Interesting Post On England's Declaration In Ashes Opener

Famous Indian actor Mahesh Babu was mighty impressed with the way the England cricket team kicked off the Ashes 2023 against Australia. Joe Root ended his Ashes century-drought as his side made 393 for 8 before skipper Ben Stokes' bold declaration on the opening day of the first Test at Edgbaston on Friday. England were in danger of squandering the advantage of winning the toss on a good pitch as they fell to 176-5 after losing two wickets in quick succession. But former England captain Root was 118 not out -- the 32-year-old's first Ashes hundred in eight years and 17 Tests -- when Stokes called a halt to give his side 20 minutes in the field against Australia before stumps.

Ben Stokes' bold declaration on Day 1 of first Ashes Test 'no surprise' to Bairstow

England captain Ben Stokes' bold declaration on the opening day of the first Ashes Test may have shocked cricket traditionalists, but it was "no surprise" to teammate Jonny Bairstow.

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"Pretty Characterless And Soulless": Stuart Broad Tears Into Edgbaston Pitch

Watch: Stuart Broad Takes 2 Wickets In 2 Balls, Sends Edgbaston Crowd Into Frenzy

Nasser Hussain, Kevin Pietersen Disagree Over Ben Stokes' Bold Declaration Call

Ton-up Usman Khawaja Keeps England At Bay In Ashes Opener

Australia's Usman Khawaja hits ton to keep England at bay in opening Ashes Test at Edgbaston

Steve Smith's Unique Leave On Stuart Broad's Hat-trick Ball Sparks Internet Meme Fest

"New Era Of Cricket": Mahesh Babu's Interesting Post On England's Declaration In Ashes Opener

Ben Stokes' bold declaration on Day 1 of first Ashes Test 'no surprise' to Bairstow