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"If They Are 5/50...": Mitchell Starc Questions Bazball's Sustainability Ahead Of Ashes

Australia's star pacer Mitchell Starc has cast doubt on England's ability to sustain its aggressive posture in the face of adversity and said that the Three Lions' attacking play makes the Ashes series fascinating. England have had a turnaround in their fortunes since Brendon McCullum became the head coach and Ben Stokes took over the leadership. They have played an aggressive brand of cricket termed as 'BazBall'.

"It Just Keeps Coming Back": England Pacer Concerned About Jofra Archer's Injury

England's fast bowler Jofra Archer is set to miss the Test against Ireland and the Ashes series starting from June 16. The veteran pacer James Anderson expressed sympathy for his fellow teammate and said that he is gutted for him because he knows how hard-working Jofra is and he is trying to get back to fitness. Jofra Archer played a cameo in the Mumbai Indians' campaign for IPL 2023 as he was ruled out of the squad with his injuries niggling him. Archer is suffering from a stress fracture in his right elbow. He had not played Test Cricket since February 2021. He could play only five matches for MI and took only two wickets at a disappointing economy rate of 9.50.

"Remind Me When...": Steve Smith's Fierce Reply To "Terrorised By Jofra Archer" Post

Australia batter Steve Smith came up with a brutal reply to a Twitter post that said that his teammates were terrorised by England pacer Jofra Archer during the 2019 Ashes series. Archer finished the series with 22 wickets to his name as Australia retained the Ashes following a 2-2 draw in the five-match series. Smith did not take kindly to the suggestion made on the Twitter post and fired back that he does not remember being dismissed by Archer even once in the tournament.

Jonny Bairstow Wondered If He Would Ever Be Able To 'Walk Again'

England batter Jonny Bairstow said that he feared never being able to walk once again after breaking his leg in three places last August, which saw him miss some Test action and the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, which his side won. Bairstow's recovery from the awful accident he endured while playing golf came full circle on Tuesday. After missing six Tests and England's T20 World Cup victory, the 33-year-old was reinstated to England's squad for the first Test against Ireland ahead of the Ashes.

Watch: Kevin Pietersen Shares Video Of Leopard Pouncing On Deer. Twitter Says 'Scary'

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen, apart from being a star cricketer, is an avid wild life enthusiast. He has often been quite vocal about the conservation of rhinoceros. Pietersen, who has played 104 Tests, 136 ODIs and 37 T20Is, is a commentator in the IPL 2023 as well. On Thursday, Pietersen shared a video of a leopard pouncing on a deer. The unassuming deer can be seen approaching a grassland when the leopard, which was hiding in the tall grass, attacked it. What follows is a tussle between the two as the deer tries to free itself.

Is Kevin Pietersen, MS Dhoni's First Test Wicket? England Star Wants "To Put To Bed All These Claims"

The legend of MS Dhoni grows stronger by the day. The most successful Indian cricket team captain ever, has been receiving great cheers wherever he is playing in the IPL 2023. According to several reports and former Indian cricketers like Mohammed Kaif this might be Dhoni's last edition as a player in the IPL. However, the man himself has not spoken about it. In fact, at the toss of Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2023 match against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow, Dhoni was asked by Danny Morrison: "Clearly this wonderful swansong tour, your last. How are you enjoying it?" To which, MS Dhoni said: "You have decided it is my last (smiles)."

'England The Toughest Place In World To Bat For Top-Three Batters: Usman Khawaja

Australia opener Usman Khawaja believes England's pitches are the ultimate Test for top-three batters and the only way to train for the conditions there is to work really hard and have very low expectations. Khawaja has struggled in English conditions, averaging just 19.66 from six Tests, which is a below-average showing from him given that he has scored an amazing 1,608 runs at 69.91 in 16 Tests since he was recalled to the Test side in January last year. The 36-year-old is expected to be in the thick of things during the World Test Championship final against India and the subsequent five-Test Ashes series in England.

England Paceman Jofra Archer Ruled Out Of Ashes With Stress Fracture

Fast bowler Jofra Archer was Tuesday ruled out of the Ashes with a stress fracture to his right elbow as England announced their Test squad to face Ireland next month. The 28-year-old Sussex quick, who was recently in action in the Indian Premier League, will not play again "for the rest of the summer", the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement. "Recent scans revealed he has sustained a recurrence of a stress fracture to his right elbow," the ECB said. "He will now spend time with the England and Sussex medical teams, who will work on his injury management."

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"If They Are 5/50...": Mitchell Starc Questions Bazball's Sustainability Ahead Of Ashes

"It Just Keeps Coming Back": England Pacer Concerned About Jofra Archer's Injury

"Remind Me When...": Steve Smith's Fierce Reply To "Terrorised By Jofra Archer" Post

Jonny Bairstow Wondered If He Would Ever Be Able To 'Walk Again'

Watch: Kevin Pietersen Shares Video Of Leopard Pouncing On Deer. Twitter Says 'Scary'

Is Kevin Pietersen, MS Dhoni's First Test Wicket? England Star Wants "To Put To Bed All These Claims"

'England The Toughest Place In World To Bat For Top-Three Batters: Usman Khawaja

England Paceman Jofra Archer Ruled Out Of Ashes With Stress Fracture