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"Didn't Realise...": Ollie Robinson On Spat With Usman Khawaja, Reveals Star's Advice

Ashes is one of the biggest sporting events in the world. For England and Australia, who have fought tooth and nail for the presitigious 'Urn', the Ashes is more than just cricket. Last week, the latest assignment of cricket's oldest rivalry got underway at Edgbaston and came to a conclusion with a thrilling two-wicket win for Australia. While England captain Ben Stokes has hogged much of the limelight for his early declaration call in the first innings, Three Lions pacer Ollie Robinson also received backlash for his spat with Australia opener Usman Khawaja.

"Strap In And...": Joe Root's Warning To England Fans Ahead Of Lord's Test vs Australia

After England suffered a narrow loss to Australia in the first Ashes Test, Joe Root has backed the team and its strategy to come out better in the next game. It is worth noting that the Ben Stokes-led side was heavily criticised for its style of play known as 'Bazball' during the Ashes 2023 opener. From declaring their innings on Day 1 of the Test to the attacking intent of their batters, the team faced backlash for all of it.

"Had A Very Ordinary Game...": Ricky Ponting Questions Star's Place In England's Test XI

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said that England have some selection issues to deal with and suggested that wicket-keeper batter Jonny Bairstow's errors were one of the main reasons England lost the first Test. Moeen Ali had a finger injury on Day 3 of the Test, limiting his bowling abilities. Bairstow has been chastised for his glove failures in the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston. "As far as I'm concerned now, England have more questions to answer than Australia. On their style of play, but also now looking at that first Test, they've got some selection issues that they're going to have to deal with as well," Ponting told ICC.

'Was Approached By England Before Brendon McCullum': Ricky Ponting Makes Shocking Revelation

Australia's World Cup winning captain Ricky Ponting has revealed that he was approached for the England Test coaching role before Brendon McCullum took over last year. After an embarrassing 0-4 Ashes defeat Down Under, the England men's team set up went through a massive overhaul with McCullum and Matthew Mott replacing Chris Silverwood as the Test and white-ball coaches respectively. Test skipper Joe Root also stepped down from captaincy while batting mentor Graham Thorpe and managing director Ashley Giles also lost their jobs.

"Danger Of Reducing Ashes...": England Great's Scathing Criticism Of Ben Stokes And Co.

Former captain Geoffrey Boycott has lashed out at Ben Stokes and Co. for getting "carried away with Bazball" and not making winning a priority, adding that England are in danger of reducing the Ashes to an exhibition series. England, playing an aggressive brand of cricket under coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Stokes, were on the wrong side of the result as they suffered a two-wicket loss in the Ashes opener in Edgbaston earlier this week.

Watch: RCB Batter Hits 5 Consecutive Sixes, Does This On Full Toss 6th Ball

England all-rounder Will Jacks was on top of his powers during Surrey's T20 Blast fixture against Middlesex on Thursday. Jacks, who missed the recently-concluded season of Indian Premier League (IPL) due to injury, hit Luke Hollman for five sixes on the trot in the 11th over, and almost made it six out six, only to mistime his shot on a high full toss. Jacks was a whisker away from equalling the record held by former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and ex-South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs.

"Forgettable Cricketer, Mouth From South": Australia Great Slams Ollie Robinson

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has lashed out at England pacer Ollie Robinson for his antics in the first Ashes Test, which the visitors won by two wickets earlier this week, at Edgbason. Robinson hogged all the limelight for his duels with Australia centurion Usman Khawaja, especially in the first innings. After dismissing Khawaja, who had already done the damage with his 141, Robinson was seen throwing expletives towards the Australian batter. He was also seen having an exchange with the veteran opener during the second innings.

"New Mr Cool": Virender Sehwag Gives MS Dhoni's Title To This Player. Not From India

Former India skipper MS Dhoni is regarded one of the best captains in the history of cricket. From playing unbelievable knocks with the bat to showcasing lightening fast wicketkeeping skills, the 41-year-old cricketer has taken Team India across the line on numerous occasions. Over the years, Dhoni earned the title of "Mr Cool" due to his calm and composed nature, even during the extreme conditions in a match. However, former India batter Virender Sehwag has found a new "Mr Cool" and he is none other than Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins, who brilliantly led his side to victory over England in the first Ashes game on Tuesday.

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"Didn't Realise...": Ollie Robinson On Spat With Usman Khawaja, Reveals Star's Advice

"Strap In And...": Joe Root's Warning To England Fans Ahead Of Lord's Test vs Australia

"Had A Very Ordinary Game...": Ricky Ponting Questions Star's Place In England's Test XI

'Was Approached By England Before Brendon McCullum': Ricky Ponting Makes Shocking Revelation

"Danger Of Reducing Ashes...": England Great's Scathing Criticism Of Ben Stokes And Co.

Watch: RCB Batter Hits 5 Consecutive Sixes, Does This On Full Toss 6th Ball

"Forgettable Cricketer, Mouth From South": Australia Great Slams Ollie Robinson

"New Mr Cool": Virender Sehwag Gives MS Dhoni's Title To This Player. Not From India