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Dinesh Karthik Digs Up Stunning Ashes Stat, Earns 'Honorary Englishman' Tag

The Day 4 of the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England, ended in the favour of the visitors as their score read at 135/0 in the chase of 384. Openers Usman Khawaja (69*) and David Warner (58*) were unbeaten after rain forced an early stumps. At the end of the day, commentators Ricky Ponting and Mark Taylor praised the duo for remaining intact and giving Australia an upper hand in the game. However, their fellow commentator and veteran India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik took this moment to roast both of them. In the end, however, England secured the match and the series ened 2-2

Will BazBall Work In India? Ben Stokes' No-Nonsense Response

The England cricket team's 'BazBall' truly came to the fore in the 5-match Ashes series against Australia. Though the series ended 2-2, the manner in which England fought back after losing the first two matches, earned them plenty of plaudits. While the 'BazBall' has shown how entertaining it can make Test cricket, there still remain doubts over its application all across the globe. When England skipper Ben Stokes was asked if BazBall can work against in India, he was straightforward with his response.

"Every Player In England, Australia Shirt...": Ben Stokes' Massive Test Cricket Verdict

England captain Ben Stokes believes that the exciting Ashes 2023 which ended in a draw against Australia is what Test cricket needs. England defeated Australia to win the fifth Test, level the series, and prevent the visitors from winning their first series in the UK since 2001. Stuart Broad took the deciding wicket on his last day before retiring.

Watch: Steve Smith's Cheeky Gesture At James Anderson As Stuart Broad Gets Guard Of Honour

The ongoing Ashes 5th Test at the Oval is the final time the pairing of James Anderson and Stuart Broad will be bowling in tandems for the England team. Broad, who announced his decision to retire on Day 3 of the Test, will be wearing the England jersey for the final time on the 5th day of the match. On Day 4, Broad also received a Guard of Honour from the Australian team as he walked out to bat alongside Anderson. However, Australia batter Steve Smith also poked fun at Anderson as the tourists gave Broad the Guard of Honour.

'Ball-Change Controversy' Strikes Ashes, Ricky Ponting Demands Investigation

The Ashes 2023 series was truly a spectacle, with both Australia and England giving their all. While the series witnessed breath-taking cricketing action, it also saw some controversial moments. For the most part of the series, the Jonny Bairstow dismissal remained the biggest-talking point. However, after the conclusion of the 5th Test at the Oval, a controversy has erupted over England's ball-change tactic on the final day of the match. In fact, Australian batter Usman Khawaja and former captain Ricky Ponting have come out saying they weren't happy with the replacement ball used by Ben Stokes' men.

Accused Of Snubbing Post-Ashes Drink With Australia, Ben Stokes Issues Clarification

The Ashes 2023 contest will go down in history as one of the finest Test series to have ever been played. After losing the first two matches, England bounced back in terrific fashion to end the series 2-2. However, some misconceptions floated after the conclusion of the series at the Oval, with the England camp being accused of turning down Australia's offer of post-series drinks. As the rumours started to spread, England captain Ben Stokes decided to issue a clarification.

Ben Stokes Vindicated As 'BazBall' Pays Off In Ashes Thriller

England captain Ben Stokes stuck to his guns despite criticism of his fearless 'Bazball' approach and feels vindicated after his side levelled the Ashes series on a dramatic final day. Australia were well-placed at 264-3, chasing a mammoth 384 to win, and even had they come away with just a draw, that would have been enough to secure a 2-1 series success. But instead they suffered a dramatic collapse after a lengthy rain delay on the fifth day at The Oval.

Sachin Tendulkar, R Ashwin's "Phenomenal" Praise For Retiring Stuart Broad

India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar praised English bowler Stuart Broad after he played his last Test match in international cricket at the Oval on Monday. Broad on Saturday announced that the ongoing fifth Test match of the Ashes series will be the last match of his international cricket career.

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Dinesh Karthik Digs Up Stunning Ashes Stat, Earns 'Honorary Englishman' Tag

Will BazBall Work In India? Ben Stokes' No-Nonsense Response

"Every Player In England, Australia Shirt...": Ben Stokes' Massive Test Cricket Verdict

Watch: Steve Smith's Cheeky Gesture At James Anderson As Stuart Broad Gets Guard Of Honour

'Ball-Change Controversy' Strikes Ashes, Ricky Ponting Demands Investigation

Accused Of Snubbing Post-Ashes Drink With Australia, Ben Stokes Issues Clarification

Ben Stokes Vindicated As 'BazBall' Pays Off In Ashes Thriller

Sachin Tendulkar, R Ashwin's "Phenomenal" Praise For Retiring Stuart Broad