Root backs England’s aggressive tactics
Joe Root backed England’s aggressive approach in their first Test defeat against Australia as the former captain admitted he wished he used Ben Stokes’ game plan at the start of his own reign.
McCullum ‘proud’ of how England played
England coach Brendon McCullum insists he has “no regrets” about his side’s tactics after a stunning two-wicket loss to Australia in the first Test at Edgbaston.
Three things we learned from first Ashes Test
Australia’s dramatic two-wicket win in the first Test at Edgbaston ensured a hugely-anticipated Ashes series got off to a thrilling start.
Cummins savours career-best win
Australia captain Pat Cummins says leading his side to victory in a dramatic Ashes opener at Edgbaston represents the “No 1” win of his Test career.
‘Devastated’ Stokes to stick with ‘Bazball’
Ben Stokes insists his aggressive approach can yet secure a series win over Australia despite England’s dramatic two-wicket defeat in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
Highlights: 2023 Ashes (1st Test, Day 5)
Pat Cummins’ unbeaten 44 got Australia over the line in another epic Edgbaston Test.
Australia edge England in epic Ashes Test
Australia captain Pat Cummins led his side to a dramatic two-wicket win over England in the first Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
Broad eager to emulate 2005 Ashes heroes
Stuart Broad wants England to be involved in an Ashes triumph that equals the celebrated 2005 campaign.
Highlights: 2023 Ashes (1st Test, Day 4)
Stuart Broad took two big Australian wickets late on Monday to set up a dramatic final day at Edgbaston.
Broad revives England’s victory bid
England’s Stuart Broad took two late wickets to pile pressure on Australia as the opening Ashes Test at Edgbaston headed for a dramatic finish.
Aussies need 281 after Cummins, Lyon four-fors
Australia were set a target of 281 to win the first Test of a five-match Ashes series on the fourth day at Edgbaston.
Robinson reaction to Khawaja exit just ‘theatre’
England paceman Ollie Robinson says he had been “in the heat of the moment” after appearing to verbally abuse Usman Khawaja in the first Test at Edgbaston on Sunday.
Highlights: 2023 Ashes (1st Test, Day 3)
Australia picked up two England second-innings wickets on a rain-shortened day at Edgbaston.
Cummins rocks England in Ashes opener
Australia captain Pat Cummins starred with both bat and ball as the Ashes holders had the better of a rain-marred third day in the first Test against England in Birmingham on Sunday.
England see off Khawaja in even Ashes opener
England finally saw the back of Usman Khawaja but only after his painstaking century had effectively turned the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston into a one-innings shoot-out on Sunday.
