The first test of The Ashes 2023 between England and Australia started on Friday, June 16. On the day 2, Khawaja’s Hundred, Carey’s Fifty Powers Australia to 311/5 at Stumps. Ben Stokes will lead the English side in Ashes 2023, meanwhile Pat Cummins will be the captain of Australian side. The iconic rivalry between England and Australia continues as they compete for the prestigious urn known as The Ashes. This test cricket series, consisting of four or five matches, takes place once every two years, with both nations hosting the series alternately since 1882. Throughout history, these two cricketing powerhouses…
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The much-awaited Ashes series between England and Australia commenced on June 16 with the first Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. While England are coming off a dominant win over Ireland, Australia are also the World Test Champions who beat India in the WTC final. Beginning on June 16 and concluding on June 20, this series will mark the commencement of the World Test Championship 2023-2025 cycle, culminating in the final at Lord’s in 2025. On the second day of the 1st Test in the Ashes 2023 series, Usman Khawaja played a pivotal role in Australia’s resurgence, scoring an unbeaten 126…
In the ongoing first Test of Ashes 2023 at Edgbaston, Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon paid homage to the legendary Shane Warne. Lyon credited Warne as the inspiration behind his decision to pursue spin bowling, expressing his hope to honor Warne’s legacy by representing spinners with pride. The passing of Australian spin maestro Shane Warne in March of the previous year had a profound impact on cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Warne, a former leg-spinner, suffered a heart attack at the age of 52 in his villa in Thailand, leaving behind a legacy of over 1,000 wickets across formats. His untimely demise left…
The electrifying Bazball approach adopted by England in the ongoing Ashes 2023 Test at Edgbaston has been generating immense excitement and speculation. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, England fearlessly attacked the bowlers, continuously scoring runs despite losing wickets. Joe Root’s sensational unbeaten century, standing tall at 118 while batting with the tailenders, prompted a surprising move from skipper Ben Stokes. Declaring the innings at 393 runs, England challenged Australia to bat with a mere 20 minutes remaining on Day 1. During the morning session on Day 2, England continued to hold the upper hand as Stuart Broad…
Michael Atherton, former English cricketer, shed light on the contrasting leadership styles of Ben Stokes and Pat Cummins in the ongoing first Test of the Ashes 2023 at Edgbaston. According to Atherton, this difference marks a fundamental shift in their approaches. Winning the toss, England chose to bat first in the first Test against Australia and displayed an aggressive mindset against the formidable Australian bowling attack. However, Atherton observed that Pat Cummins’ fielding placements lacked the required pressure on the opposition. Cummins opted for defensive fields, allowing the English batsmen to easily score singles and doubles even on poorly bowled…
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressed his disappointment with England’s tactics during the first Ashes 2023 Test at Edgbaston. Kaif found it nonsensical for England to declare their innings on Day 1 with Joe Root still at the crease, having scored an impressive century. The opening day of the highly anticipated Ashes series delivered an exhilarating display of cricket. After winning the toss and electing to bat, England adopted an aggressive approach, entertaining the crowd with their Bazball style of play, even while losing wickets at regular intervals. Joe Root emerged as the standout performer on Day 1, smashing a…
The first test of The Ashes 2023 between England and Australia started on Friday, June 16. Australia are 14 for no loss at the end of the day’s play and will be hoping to put up a decent show on Day 2. Ben Stokes will lead the English side in Ashes 2023, meanwhile Pat Cummins will be the captain of Australian side. On the first day, England demonstrated their remarkable prowess in Test cricket with a formidable display, amassing a colossal total of 393 for 8 before making a strategic declaration in the final moments. Joe Root showcased his brilliance…
The first test of The Ashes 2023 between England and Australia begin on Friday, June 16. David Warner and Usman Khawaja will resume Australia’s innings on Day 2 at 14 for 0. Ben Stokes will lead the English side in Ashes 2023, meanwhile Pat Cummins will be the captain of Australian side. The iconic rivalry between England and Australia continues as they compete for the prestigious urn known as The Ashes. This test cricket series, consisting of four or five matches, ta7kes place once every two years, with both nations hosting the series alternately since 1882. Throughout history, these two…
The much-awaited Ashes series between England and Australia is scheduled to begin on June 16 with the first Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. While England are coming off a dominant win over Ireland, Australia are also the World Test Champions who beat India in the WTC final. Beginning on June 16 and concluding on June 20, this series will mark the commencement of the World Test Championship 2023-2025 cycle, culminating in the final at Lord’s in 2025. On the first day of the Ashes 2023 1st Test, England made the bold decision to declare on 393/8. The over from Lyon…
In the aftermath of India’s disappointing loss in the World Test Championship final, Ravichandran Ashwin, the renowned off-spinner, finds himself in the spotlight. The decision to exclude the top-ranked Test bowler from the playing XI due to unfavorable conditions has sparked widespread debate, with experts criticizing the Indian management for their choice. Amidst the uproar, former India opener Sunil Gavaskar made a thought-provoking observation, highlighting that a top-ranked batsman would never face such treatment regardless of the pitch. This sparked introspection from Ashwin, who reflected on his journey in the game. Ashwin candidly expressed his disappointment at being left out…