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"England Started With Plan A And...": Kevin Pietersen Praises Ben Stokes' Captaincy In Ashes Opener

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen has heaped praises on the captaincy of Ben Stokes. England are playing against Australia in the first game of Ashes 2023 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. On the opening day, the side declared its innings for 393 for 8 after Stokes won the toss and opted to bat first. The bold declaration from the host skipper was followed by some tight bowling from England that eventually helped them take advantage on the second day of the first Test.

Steve Smith's Unique Leave On Stuart Broad's Hat-trick Ball Sparks Internet Meme Fest

Australia batter Steve Smith's funny leave on the bowling of Stuart Broad has sparked meme fest on Twitter. Broad was breathing fire in the first session of the ongoing first Ashes Test on Saturday. England didn't have a good start on Day 2 but Broad later dismissed set batter David Warner and newcomer Marnus Labuchagne on consecutive deliveries to put his side on top. Steve Smith came in at number 4 and got the tough task to steady the Australian ship. However, before that he had to stop Broad from taking a hat-trick.

"Pretty Characterless And Soulless": Stuart Broad Tears Into Edgbaston Pitch

England pacer Stuart Broad was critical of the "characterless and soulless" Edgbaston pitch after the end of second day's play in the ongoing first Ashes Test against Australia. Broad was the pick of the bowlers for England as he struck twice in two balls to remove David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne. However, Australia recovered to 311-5 at stumps on the second day, 82 runs behind England's first-innings 393-8 declared, with left-handed opener Khawaja 126 not out.

"Genuinely Do Not Read...": Usman Khawaja Reacts After Scoring First Ton In England

Usman Khawaja's maiden test century in the first Test match of the Ashes was an emotional one as he remembered the time when the crowd used to troll him for not scoring in England. Khawaja displayed an excellent show in the first innings of Australia on the 2nd day of the 1st Test match of the Ashes series. He scored 126 (279)* as Australia trailed by 82 runs, scoring 311/5.

"Missed Stumping, Dropped Catch...": England Great Slams Ben Stokes And Co

Former England Captain Nasser Hussain thinks that the Ben Stokes-led side was a little "sloppy" in the last session of the second day of the Ashes Test match against Australia at the Edgbaston here on Saturday. Usman Khawaja's 126 (279)* and Alex Carey's 52(80)* helped Australia to reach 311/5 in 94 overs on Day 2nd stumps, though still trailing by 82 runs. Hussain also pointed out missed stumping and dropped catches in the last session.

Watch: Stuart Broad Takes 2 Wickets In 2 Balls, Sends Edgbaston Crowd Into Frenzy

Australia's hopes of getting close to England's target were dashed in the 11th of their innings as Stuart Broad struck twice in as many deliveries to send the Edgbaston crowd into raptures. On the first delivery of the over, Broad managed to get an inside edge off David Warner, who ended up playing it back onto his stumps. This was the 15th time that Broad has dismissed Warner in Test cricket. On the very next delivery, Broad's outswinger got a thin edge of Marnus Labuschagne's bat, before Jonny Bairstow did the rest behind the stumps.

Nasser Hussain, Kevin Pietersen Disagree Over Ben Stokes' Bold Declaration Call

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen and Nasser Hussain had a heated discussion over current Three Lions skipper Ben Stokes' decision to declare the first innings at 393/8 in the opening Ashes Test against Australia. Stokes called it a hault on day 1 when Joe Root was batting well at 121*. While Pietersen said that he did not like it as the wicket seemed flat, Hussain backed the decision made by Stokes, saying that he wanted to see Stuart Broad bowl against David Warner on Day 1.

Steve Smith's Unique Leave On Stuart Broad's Hat-trick Ball Sparks Internet Meme Fest

Australia batter Steve Smith's funny leave on the bowling of Stuart Broad has sparked meme fest on Twitter. Broad was breathing fire in the first session of the ongoing first Ashes Test on Saturday. England didn't have a good start on Day 2 but Broad later dismissed set batter David Warner and newcomer Marnus Labuchagne on consecutive deliveries to put his side on top. Steve Smith came in at number 4 and got the tough task to steady the Australian ship. However, before that he had to stop Broad from taking a hat-trick.

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"England Started With Plan A And...": Kevin Pietersen Praises Ben Stokes' Captaincy In Ashes Opener

Steve Smith's Unique Leave On Stuart Broad's Hat-trick Ball Sparks Internet Meme Fest

"Pretty Characterless And Soulless": Stuart Broad Tears Into Edgbaston Pitch

"Genuinely Do Not Read...": Usman Khawaja Reacts After Scoring First Ton In England

"Missed Stumping, Dropped Catch...": England Great Slams Ben Stokes And Co

Watch: Stuart Broad Takes 2 Wickets In 2 Balls, Sends Edgbaston Crowd Into Frenzy

Nasser Hussain, Kevin Pietersen Disagree Over Ben Stokes' Bold Declaration Call

Steve Smith's Unique Leave On Stuart Broad's Hat-trick Ball Sparks Internet Meme Fest