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"This Is The Way...": Ben Stokes' Bazball Declaration After Defeat In First Ashes Test

The Ashes 2023 opener turned out to be a sporting spectacle, with Australia and England producing a Test match that is likely to be remembered for ages. In the end it was the touring side that clinched the win by 2 wickets, playing by their pace and momentum, prompting discussions over the longevity of 'Bazball'. However, England skipper Ben Stokes refused to give up on the style of play that his team has adopted, suggesting the Three Lions plan to continue playing the same way despite the defeat in the Edgbaston encounter.

Watch: Pat Cummins Drops Helmet, Bat In Celebration As Australia Claim Thrilling Win In 1st Ashes Test

The first Ashes Test between India and Australia turned out to be a nail-biter, with both teams remaining in contention to win the contest till the end. At last, it was a brilliant partnership between Australia skipper Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon that saw them successfully chase down the target of 281 runs. What followed next explained the importance of the victory as Cummins found it hard to control his emotions after hitting the winning runs for his team, taking a 1-0 lead in the 5-match series.

"What Are You Doing...": Australia Star Reveals Virat Kohli's Advice During WTC Final

The World Test Championship final turned out to be a nightmare for Team India as they faced a 209-run defeat against Australia. In the chase of 444, the Rohit Sharma-led side was bundled out for 234 after Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland took four and three wickets respectively. Not only the bowlers but their batters too made vital contributions to the team's victory. Travis Head and Steve Smith brought up their respective hundreds and comfortably dominated the Indian bowlers. Apart from them, there was another player who also utterly impressed everyone and he was wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey.

Watch: Pat Cummins' Toe-Crushing Yorker Sends Ollie Pope Packing In Ashes Opener

Australia pacer Pat Cummins bowled a top-quality yorker to get rid of England batter Ollie Pope during the side's second innings in the first Ashes Test. Coming over the wicket, Cummins bowled a 139 kmph delivery and rattled the stumps of Pope. The ball went past Pope as he failed to drag his bat down in time. The wicket duly put Australia on top as England were reduced to 77 for 3 with Joe Root being joined by new batter Harry Brook.

"Whoever Wins This Test Will...": Ex-England Skipper's Bold Prediction On Ashes

The ongoing first Ashes Test between England and Australia is becoming more fierce with every passing day. As the match has reached it's Day 5 with Australia needing 174 runs to win, former England captain Michael Vaughan made a bold prediction about the five-match series. Australia lost three wickets in the form of David Warner, Steve Smith, and Marnus Labuschagne on Day 4 and currently have opener Usman Khawaja and nightwatchman Scott Boland standing unbeaten at the crease. Vaughan stated that the winner of the first Test at Edgabaston will eventually claim the series.

"I Need Closure": R Ashwin Breaks Silence On Tweet Post India's WTC Final Defeat

The absence of Ravichandran Ashwin from India's playing XI for the World Test Championship final against Australia remained one of the biggest talking points. Ashwin, who had worked hard to succeed in the tricky English conditions, didn't even find his name on the team sheet, with Ravindra Jadeja taking up the sole spinner's spot. As the match ended in a defeat for India, Ashwin took to social media and posted a lengthy tweet. The veteran cricketer has now opened up on the feeling that prompted him to do so.

Joe Root Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar And Virat Kohli For Unique Feat In Test Cricket

England star batter Joe Root continues to rule the roost in Test cricket. He was impressive with the bat during the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The right-handed star batter brought up his 30th Test century that powered England to a huge score in the first innings and followed it up with a 46-run knock to help his side post a respectable total on the board. Such is the form of Root that even his dismissal on Monday saw him achieving a unique Test feat. During the process, he also surpassed the likes of Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.

"Would Have Always Kept Ashwin...": Ex-India Star On All-Rounder's Exclusion From WTC Final's XI

Team India was thrashed by Australia in the World Test Championship, earlier this month. Playing at the Oval, the Rohit Sharma-led side faced a 209-run defeat and their hopes of winning an ICC trophy were brutally crushed. Team India's failure at another major ICC event gave rise to a lot of criticism, as many fans and experts raised questions about the side's Playing XI. The team management went with Ravindra Jadeja as their only spinner in the match, which led to the exclusion of the ace all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin.

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"This Is The Way...": Ben Stokes' Bazball Declaration After Defeat In First Ashes Test

Watch: Pat Cummins Drops Helmet, Bat In Celebration As Australia Claim Thrilling Win In 1st Ashes Test

"What Are You Doing...": Australia Star Reveals Virat Kohli's Advice During WTC Final

Watch: Pat Cummins' Toe-Crushing Yorker Sends Ollie Pope Packing In Ashes Opener

"Whoever Wins This Test Will...": Ex-England Skipper's Bold Prediction On Ashes

"I Need Closure": R Ashwin Breaks Silence On Tweet Post India's WTC Final Defeat

Joe Root Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar And Virat Kohli For Unique Feat In Test Cricket

"Would Have Always Kept Ashwin...": Ex-India Star On All-Rounder's Exclusion From WTC Final's XI