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“I Walked Straight Up To Umpire”: Australia Star Fuels Ball-Change Controversy | Cricket News
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“I Walked Straight Up To Umpire”: Australia Star Fuels Ball-Change Controversy | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia batter Usman Khawaja was left to rue a "frustrating" ball change which he believed played a key role in England's fightback to win the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval. The tourists started Monday's last day on 135-0, needing just 249 more runs to reach an imposing victory target of 384. But England's Chris Woakes struck twice early on, taking two wickets in seven balls as he removed both David Warner (60) and Khawaja (72) following their impressive opening stand.The ball appeared to be moving significantly more in the air and off the pitch than it had on the fourth day. And while overhead conditions and a rain-freshened pitch may have played their part in making batting conditions more difficult, a change of ball, brought about when England fast bowler Mark Wood hit Khawaja...
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‘Spooked By Bazball, Scared Of England’: Michael Vaughan Taunts Australia | Cricket News
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‘Spooked By Bazball, Scared Of England’: Michael Vaughan Taunts Australia | Cricket News

[ad_1] England players rejoice after the fall of an Australian wicket.© AFPEngland had a memorable last day of the fifth Ashes Test as the Ben Stokes-led team fought till the last to win the Test and draw the series. At 264-3, chasing a mammoth target of 384, Australia had a chance to pull off an improbable victory on the last day of the fifth and final Test at The Oval. A draw would have been enough to have sealed the series. But instead, they suffered a dramatic collapse, losing their last seven wickets for 70 runs, as England won by 49 runs to end the series all square at 2-2 -- the same result as the 2019 Ashes.After the result, ex-England captain Michael Vaughan minced no words to criticise Australia."This Ashes has ended up as a 2-2 draw, but of the two captains there are going to ...
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James Anderson “More Firm” To Continue Playing For England After Stuart Broad’s Retirement | Cricket News
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James Anderson “More Firm” To Continue Playing For England After Stuart Broad’s Retirement | Cricket News

[ad_1] English pacer Stuart Broad's retirement announcement has furthermore firmed the decision of James Anderson to continue his international career with the England team. Broad and Anderson are the top two pacers for the England team in the Test matches. Anderson has taken 690 wickets with an average of 26.42 in 183 Test matches. Following his mate, Broad has bagged 604 scalps in 167 Tests with an average of 27.68. Stuart Broad scripted a fairytale finish to his career by taking the final two wickets, defeating the visitors by 49 runs in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Monday."Not at all no. I am even more firm I want to keep going. I have had a really disappointing series by my standards. I have not got the wickets I would have expected from myself," Anderson said after...
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Dinesh Karthik Digs Up Stunning Ashes Stat, Earns ‘Honorary Englishman’ Tag | Cricket News
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Dinesh Karthik Digs Up Stunning Ashes Stat, Earns ‘Honorary Englishman’ Tag | Cricket News

[ad_1] Veteran India wicktekeeper Dinesh Karthik© TwitterThe Day 4 of the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England, ended in the favour of the visitors as their score read at 135/0 in the chase of 384. Openers Usman Khawaja (69*) and David Warner (58*) were unbeaten after rain forced an early stumps. At the end of the day, commentators Ricky Ponting and Mark Taylor praised the duo for remaining intact and giving Australia an upper hand in the game. However, their fellow commentator and veteran India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik took this moment to roast both of them. In the end, however, England secured the match and the series ened 2-2Karthik reminded them of Ashes 2009, where Australia faced a 2-1 defeat against England despite a strong partnership between Ponting and Michael Huss...
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“Every Player In England, Australia Shirt…”: Ben Stokes’ Massive Test Cricket Verdict | Cricket News
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“Every Player In England, Australia Shirt…”: Ben Stokes’ Massive Test Cricket Verdict | Cricket News

[ad_1] England captain Ben Stokes believes that the exciting Ashes 2023 which ended in a draw against Australia is what Test cricket needs. England defeated Australia to win the fifth Test, level the series, and prevent the visitors from winning their first series in the UK since 2001. Stuart Broad took the deciding wicket on his last day before retiring."I genuinely believe this is what Test cricket needed, Every player in an England and Australia shirt is a massive advocate for Test cricket to stay alive. We have been very vocal about that being an objective in the way we play and I think this series has really done that. It has captivated so many new fans and attracted a new audience," Stokes said after the match as cited by Sky Sports."Test cricket is the purest form and I absolutely...
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Steve Smith’s Cheeky Gesture At James Anderson As Stuart Broad Gets Guard Of Honour. Watch | Cricket News
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Steve Smith’s Cheeky Gesture At James Anderson As Stuart Broad Gets Guard Of Honour. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Steve Smith's gesture at James Anderson© TwitterThe ongoing Ashes 5th Test at the Oval is the final time the pairing of James Anderson and Stuart Broad will be bowling in tandems for the England team. Broad, who announced his decision to retire on Day 3 of the Test, will be wearing the England jersey for the final time on the 5th day of the match. On Day 4, Broad also received a Guard of Honour from the Australian team as he walked out to bat alongside Anderson. However, Australia batter Steve Smith also poked fun at Anderson as the tourists gave Broad the Guard of Honour.Between Anderson and Broad, it's the former who is the 'bigger veteran' but it's the latter who decided to hang his boots. As Anderson an Broad walked out to bat on Day 4 of the Oval Test, Smith cheekily asked th...
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‘Ball-Change Controversy’ Strikes Ashes, Ricky Ponting Demands Investigation | Cricket News
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‘Ball-Change Controversy’ Strikes Ashes, Ricky Ponting Demands Investigation | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Ashes 2023 series was truly a spectacle, with both Australia and England giving their all. While the series witnessed breath-taking cricketing action, it also saw some controversial moments. For the most part of the series, the Jonny Bairstow dismissal remained the biggest-talking point. However, after the conclusion of the 5th Test at the Oval, a controversy has erupted over England's ball-change tactic on the final day of the match. In fact, Australian batter Usman Khawaja and former captain Ricky Ponting have come out saying they weren't happy with the replacement ball used by Ben Stokes' men.After the conclusion of the match, Ponting expressed his frustration as the suggested that the replacement ball used in the 37th over wasn't a match for the ball that was being replace...
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Accused Of Snubbing Post-Ashes Drink With Australia, Ben Stokes Issues Clarification | Cricket News
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Accused Of Snubbing Post-Ashes Drink With Australia, Ben Stokes Issues Clarification | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Ashes 2023 contest will go down in history as one of the finest Test series to have ever been played. After losing the first two matches, England bounced back in terrific fashion to end the series 2-2. However, some misconceptions floated after the conclusion of the series at the Oval, with the England camp being accused of turning down Australia's offer of post-series drinks. As the rumours started to spread, England captain Ben Stokes decided to issue a clarification.It was suggested that the Australian players waited for a long time, and were even spotted looking into the hosts' dressing rooms after the end of the 5th Test. Eventually, they decided to give up and leave the ground at close to 10.45 pm."To clarify... Our wrap took longer than expected because of multiple last...
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Ben Stokes Vindicated As ‘BazBall’ Pays Off In Ashes Thriller | Cricket News
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Ben Stokes Vindicated As ‘BazBall’ Pays Off In Ashes Thriller | Cricket News

[ad_1] England captain Ben Stokes stuck to his guns despite criticism of his fearless 'Bazball' approach and feels vindicated after his side levelled the Ashes series on a dramatic final day. Australia were well-placed at 264-3, chasing a mammoth 384 to win, and even had they come away with just a draw, that would have been enough to secure a 2-1 series success. But instead they suffered a dramatic collapse after a lengthy rain delay on the fifth day at The Oval.Stuart Broad took the final two wickets as England won by 49 runs to pull level at 2-2.England started the series against Australia confident their gung-ho approach would work even against the newly crowned world Test champions.They had good reason to be upbeat, with an impressive record of 11 wins in 13 matches since Stokes had ...
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Sachin Tendulkar, R Ashwin’s “Phenomenal” Praise For Retiring Stuart Broad | Cricket News
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Sachin Tendulkar, R Ashwin’s “Phenomenal” Praise For Retiring Stuart Broad | Cricket News

[ad_1] India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar praised English bowler Stuart Broad after he played his last Test match in international cricket at the Oval on Monday. Broad on Saturday announced that the ongoing fifth Test match of the Ashes series will be the last match of his international cricket career."A phenomenal career draws to a close. @StuartBroad8, your relentless spells and unwavering dedication will forever be etched in cricket's annals. A fitting end to your career. Enjoy the next innings!" Sachin tweeted.A phenomenal career draws to a close.@StuartBroad8, your relentless spells and unwavering dedication will forever be etched in cricket's annals. A fitting end to your career. Enjoy the next innings! pic.twitter.com/CqYcjUIaOb— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 31, 20...
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