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Ricky Ponting: Australia's method has stood up and worked against 'Bazball'
Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes England will be left questioning their 'Bazball' approach after Ben Stokes' side lost an opening Ashes contest described by Nasser Hussain as "utterly absorbing".
Pat Cummins leads by example as Australia beat England in thrilling Ashes opener
Pat Cummins led his side to a remarkable two-wicket victory in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston, holding his nerve in a heart-pounding chase that left Ben Stokes and his England team distraught.
Australia claim upper hand with dismissal of England's openers as rain stops third day
England were left cursing their luck after losing both openers under dark skies in a 20-minute spell that may have altered the course of the first Ashes Test.
Masterful Joe Root century lights up high-octane opening day of the Ashes
Joe Root's first Ashes century in eight years provided calm amid the storm as England and Australia traded blows in a high-octane opening day at the first Test.
'Incredible' Ashes record secured Stuart Broad's Edgbaston place – Ben Stokes
England captain Ben Stokes pointed to Stuart Broad's "incredible" record against Australia as the chief reason the veteran seamer got the nod over Mark Wood for the first Ashes Test.
England prefer Stuart Broad over Mark Wood for opening Ashes Test
England have favoured Stuart Broad's experience over Mark Wood's raw pace for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, naming their playing XI two days early in a show of confidence.
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