Australia captain Cummins rocks England in 1st Ashes Test
Australia captain Pat Cummins starred with both bat and ball as the Ashes-holders had the better of a rain-marred third day in the first Test against England in Birmingham on Sunday.
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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.
England vs Australia Ashes 1st Test Day 3 Live Score: Rain Stops Play, England Lead Australia By 33 Runs
ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 3 Live: The rain has stopped play in London. Zak Crawley and Ben Deckett are solid in the crease as England have extended their lead to 33 runs. Earlier, Ollie Robinson and Stuart Broad picked three wickets apiece as England bundled out Australia for 386 runs. Australia started the third day at 311 for 5 but failed to make the most of it despite Usman Khawaja scoring 141 runs. England turned the game around in the first session as Australia lost all the remaining wickets and conceded a 7-run lead to the hosts. England had declared their first innings at 393 for 8 after opting to bat. (Live Scorecard)
Khawaja’s first Test hundred in England leads Australia fightback on Day 2 of Ashes opener
BIRMINGHAM, England: Opener Usman Khawaja raced away in delight and threw his bat high in the air after scoring his first Test century in England as Australia made 311-5 on day two of the Ashes at Edgbaston on Saturday.
Khawaja leads Australian revival in Ashes afternoon session
BIRMINGHAM, England :An unbeaten 84 from opener Usman Khawaja helped Australia rebuild from some early losses to sit on 188-4 at tea on day two of the opening Ashes test at Edgbaston, with England still boasting a first innings lead of 205.
Saudi-backed LIV Golf, PGA Tour file joint motion to dismiss lawsuits
Saudi-backed LIV Golf and the PGA Tour filed a motion late Friday to dismiss their antitrust lawsuit and countersuits, ending more than 10 months and enormous legal fees in a bitter dispute that turned into a business agreement.
ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Australia Aim For Solid Start vs England
ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Updates: David Warner and Usman Khawaja will resume at their respective scores of 8 and 4 as Australia aim to get closer to England's total on Saturday. Earlier, Joe Root remained not out on 118 as England declared their first innings at 393 for 8 in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Jonny Bairstow too played a crucial knock of 78 while Zak Crawley scored 61. For Australia, Nathan Lyon was the pick of the bowlers with a fou-wicket haul while Josh Hazlewood picked two. England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bat at Edgbaston in Birmingham. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Ashes opener lives up to the hype as England and Australia trade blows at Edgbaston
England have moved the needle in unprecedented fashion in a whirlwind past year but how a buccaneering approach would fare against a relentless Australia was the big talking point amid all the Ashes hype.