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"Just Didn't Do That": Michael Vaughan's Honest Take On England's Loss In Ashes Opener

England captain Ben Stokes' decision to declare their first inning backfired as Australia won the first Ashes Test by 2 wickets to go 1-0 in the series. Stokes defied convention by declaring on the opening day with England 393-8 in their first innings with Joe Root batting on 118. His decision faced a lot flak from several current and former players, including ex-England captain Michael Vaughan. With the second Test set to start in a week's time at The Lord's, Vaughan said he will surprised if England don't play cautiously.

Brendon Mccullum Defends Jonny Bairstow's Performance In First Ashes Test Against Australia

England head coach Brendon McCullum defended wicket-keeper batter Jonny Bairstow's performance despite his errors in the first Ashes Test, which England lost by two wickets, adding "at No. 7 is a real weapon for us." Bairstow was guilty of failing to go for Usman Khawaja's catch in James Anderson's second innings over while the Australian opener was batting on 5. In the second innings, Khawaja hit a match-winning 65. Bairstow also dropped Alex Carey twice and failed to stump Cameron Green. The senior batter took five catches, but it was his squandered opportunities that earned him criticism after England lost a close encounter in Birmingham.

Ashes 2023: Tim Paine Explains Where Australia Have 'Advantage' Over England

It would be advantage Australia during the Ashes as they can play at "different tempos", while England only know how to play "really hard", feels former Test skipper of the touring side Time Paine. Paine, a wicketkeeper-batter, had stepped down as Australia captain days before the last Ashes series at home due to a 'sexting' scandal and was replaced by pacer Pat Cummins as Test skipper. Australia defeated Ben Stokes' England by two wickets in a thrilling Ashes opener at Edgbaston with Cummins scoring an unbeaten 44 and guiding the visitors to victory when things had started to look difficult.

"We'll Go Little Harder...": Brendon Mccullum Ready For Bazball 2.0 In Lord's Test

Despite a two-wicket setback against Australia, England head coach Brendon McCullum feels the first Ashes Test "validated" his team's aggressive strategy and expects his side to "go a little harder" in the second Test at Lord's next week. England scored 4.61 runs per over and targeted Australia's bowlers from the first ball when Zak Crawley smacked Pat Cummins through the covers for four. However, Australia won the match on the last day by scoring 3.20 runs per over across the five days and consistently posting defensive fields.

"Even Brought My Name Into...": Ricky Ponting Fumes At England Star's Trash Talk

England pacer Ollie Robinson has courted plenty of attention for his antics in the first Ashes Test. His duels with Usman Khawaja were well noted by the cricketing fraternity and the pacer was even asked about the same in the press conference. After Robinson cited the examples of Ricky Ponting and other former Australian cricketers over the Khawaja sledging episode, the former Aussie skipper has given a sharp retort, calling English pacer a 'slow learner' while questioning his bowling too.

Watch: James Anderson Turns Peacekeeper To Dissolve Ollie Robinson-Usman Khawaja Altercation

The thrilling first Ashes Test match between England and Australia ended in the favour of the Pat Cummins-led side on Tuesday by two wickets. Playing in Birmingham, the visitors held their nerves as Cummins (44*) and Nathan Lyon (16*) stitched an unbeaten partnership of 55 runs and took their side across the line in the chase of 281. Cricket is considered as the gentleman's game but sometimes the intensity of the contest makes the players lose their cool on the field. An example of that was seen during the match when Australia opener Usman Khawaja engaged in an exchange of words with England pacer Ollie Robinson.

"Didn't Hear...": Pat Cummins Responds To Ollie Robinson's '3 No.11s' Sledge

Australia captain Pat Cummins led from the front as the visitors defeated England by 2 two wickets in a thrilling first Ashes Test to go 1-0 in the five-match series. With Australia chasing a target of 281, Cummins put a strong rearguard, alongside Nathan Lyon, to take his team across the finishing line. Cummins hit an unbeaten 44 while Lyon put on a defensive masterclass with his 28-ball 16 not out on Day 5. On Day 3, England pacer Ollie Robinson had blasted Australia for being "too defensive", and took a dig by saying that the visitors have "three No.11s" in Scott Boland, Lyon and Josh Hazlewood.

"This Is Bit Of Overspin...": Australia Great On ICC's Penalising Moeen Ali

England all-rounder Moeen Ali became the talk of the town after he was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for breaching the Code of Conduct during the ongoing first Ashes Test against Australia. The incident took place on Day 2 of the match, when Moeen was seen applying a drying agent on his bowling hand during Australia's first innings. According to ICC, the all-rounder has breached Article 2.20 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. He was fined 25 per cent of his match fee and was given one demerit point.

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"Just Didn't Do That": Michael Vaughan's Honest Take On England's Loss In Ashes Opener

Brendon Mccullum Defends Jonny Bairstow's Performance In First Ashes Test Against Australia

Ashes 2023: Tim Paine Explains Where Australia Have 'Advantage' Over England

"We'll Go Little Harder...": Brendon Mccullum Ready For Bazball 2.0 In Lord's Test

"Even Brought My Name Into...": Ricky Ponting Fumes At England Star's Trash Talk

Watch: James Anderson Turns Peacekeeper To Dissolve Ollie Robinson-Usman Khawaja Altercation

"Didn't Hear...": Pat Cummins Responds To Ollie Robinson's '3 No.11s' Sledge

"This Is Bit Of Overspin...": Australia Great On ICC's Penalising Moeen Ali