THE ASHES

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England seamer James Anderson admits struggles on 'kryptonite' Edgbaston pitch

England's record wicket-taker James Anderson has described the Edgbaston pitch as 'kryptonite" for his style of bowling and is praying for livelier surfaces as the Ashes continues.

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I'd go back and play Stokes' way – no regrets for Joe Root over England approach

Joe Root has no regrets about the manner of England's Ashes loss at Edgbaston, insisting he would like to "go back in time" and captain England in the same fearless fashion as Ben Stokes.

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Zak Crawley defends England 'entertainers' ahead of second Ashes Test

Zak Crawley has stressed that while England are determined to win the Ashes they are "not about results" but entertainment.

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Ollie Robinson in firing line as Australia greats hit out over Edgbaston actions

Australian greats Matthew Hayden and Ricky Ponting have rounded on England's Ollie Robinson after the seamer's provocative display in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston.

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Sir Geoffrey Boycott says England 'have got carried away with Bazball'

Sir Geoffrey Boycott has said England "have got carried away with Bazball" after they suffered defeat in the first Ashes Test.

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Brendon McCullum insists England feel 'validated' despite defeat in first Ashes Test

Coach Brendon McCullum insists England felt "validated" despite an agonising defeat in the first Ashes Test, and doubled down on the selection gamble of Moeen Ali.