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"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.

West Indies vs Nepal ICC World Cup Qualifier: Live Cricket Score And Updates

West Indies vs Nepal, ICC World Cup Qualifier LIVE:After a comprehensive victory against the United States of America in their first match, West Indies take on Nepal hoping to continue their rampant run in the Group A of the ICC World Cup 2023 qualifying campaign. Nepal, after suffering an 8-wicket defeat against Zimbabwe in their opening fixture, bounced back against the USA to remain alive in the qualification race. The Asian side needs to avoid defeat against the men from the Caribbean, else, their chances of qualification into the next round could be in jeopardy. (LIVE Scorecard)

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.

England coach McCullum has 'no regrets' after Australia loss

England coach Brendon McCullum insisted he had "no regrets" about his side's tactics after a stunning two-wicket loss to Australia in the first Test at Edgbaston.

Netherlands vs United States Of America, World Cup Qualifier, Live Score Updates

NED vs USA, Cricket World Cup Qualifier, Live: Netherlands aim to keep their World Cup hopes alive as they take on minnows United States Of America in a crunch qualifier at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare. Both sides head into this fixture on the back of defeats. While the Netherlands went down fighting against Zimbabwe, USA were outplayed by Nepal in their previous match. Both teams will have a slim chance of making it to the next round with a win. (Live Scorecard)

"I Can't Do Much": Incoming Pakistan Board Chief Softens Asia Cup Stance

A fresh Asia Cup 2023 controversy seemed to have erupted on Wednesday after the incoming Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf slammed the 'hybrid model', suggesting Pakistan should be hosting the entire tournament themselves. The current setup sees Pakistan and Sri Lanka both hosting the continental tournament, but Ashraf wasn't happy seeing the islanders getting the better chunk of games. As his comments became a huge topic of debate among cricket fans on social media, Ashraf softened his stance, suggesting now that the decision has been made, he "can't do anything about it".

"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.

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"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

West Indies vs Nepal ICC World Cup Qualifier: Live Cricket Score And Updates

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

England coach McCullum has 'no regrets' after Australia loss

Netherlands vs United States Of America, World Cup Qualifier, Live Score Updates

"I Can't Do Much": Incoming Pakistan Board Chief Softens Asia Cup Stance

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