Ali fined for using drying agent in Ashes Test
England off-spinner Moeen Ali has been fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for using an unauthorised drying agent on his bowling hand in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
Khawaja savours century, Broad blasts pitch
Usman Khawaja says the taunts of the Edgbaston crowd spurred him on to an “emotional” maiden Test hundred in England as he led Australia’s fightback in the Ashes opener on Saturday.
Highlights: 2023 Ashes (1st Test, Day 2)
Usman Khawaja led Australia’s fightback at Edgbaston on Saturday.
Centurion Khawaja keeps England at bay
Usman Khawaja ended his decade-long wait for a maiden Test hundred in England as he led an Australia recovery in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston on Saturday.
Highlights: 2023 Ashes (1st Test, Day 1)
Joe Root’s century was followed by a bold declaration from England captain Ben Stokes at Edgbaston.
Stokes’ bold declaration doesn’t surprise Bairstow
England captain Ben Stokes’ bold declaration on the opening day of the first Ashes Test may have come as a shock to cricket traditionalists, but it was “no surprise” to teammate Jonny Bairstow.
Ton-up Root revives England
Joe Root ended his Ashes century-drought as England made 393-8 before captain Ben Stokes’ bold declaration on the opening day of the first Test against Australia at Edgbaston.
Watch: Root ramps Boland for six
Joe Root got full reward for this audacious shot against Scott Boland.
Watch: Bad luck for Brook in Ashes opener
Harry Brook’s innings at Edgbaston ended in freak fashion.
England to unleash ‘Bazball’ on Aussies
England captain Ben Stokes insists there will be no let-up in his side’s dynamic approach during the Ashes series against arch-rivals Australia, which starts on Friday.
Packed schedule set to test Ashes pace attacks
Both England and Australia will need several fast-bowling options for a busy Ashes schedule due to ageing attacks and recent injury scares.
Three key Ashes battles
England face Australia in the first Test of the five-match Ashes series starting at Edgbaston on Friday. These three key battles will help decide the series …
England pick Broad for first Ashes Test
England have favoured Stuart Broad’s experience over Mark Wood’s raw pace for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
The Ashes explained
What exactly are the Ashes and why does the contest inspire such passion between two otherwise friendly countries on opposite sides of the world?
‘Bazball’ revolution faces ultimate test in Ashes
Can England regain the Ashes playing their ultra-aggressive “Bazball” brand of cricket or will they come unstuck against battle-hardened Australia?
