THE ASHES

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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".

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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.

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Nathan Lyon likens Moeen Ali bowling with blistered finger to 'singer losing vocals

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has sympathized with England counterpart Moeen Ali who has been bowling with a blistered finger during the first Ashes Test.

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Stuart Broad ignites England's first Test victory hopes with key double strike

Stuart Broad lit the fuse on England's victory push with two huge wickets as a compelling Ashes opener built towards a thrilling conclusion at Edgbaston.

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Ricky Ponting lauds England star Ben Stokes for 'proactive captaincy'

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has been impressed by the 'proactive captaincy' shown by England's Ben Stokes during the ongoing Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

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Ollie Robinson has no regrets over fired-up celebration in Ashes opener

Ollie Robinson refused to apologise after appearing to give Usman Khawaja a foul-mouthed send-off as tempers rose on day three of a delicately-poised first Ashes Test.