THE-ASHES

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England legends Kevin Petersen, Eoin Morgan rip into Pat Cummins defensive approach

Former England stars Kevin Petersen and Eoin Morgan have criticized Australian skipper Pat Cummins' strategy following England's first innings of the Ashes.

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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.

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'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.

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Australia must put aside team ego to end winless run in England – John Buchanan

John Buchanan, the last man to coach Australia to an Ashes victory on English soil in 2001, believes the tourists need to shelve their "team ego" if they are to end their long winless run this summer.

The Ashes

Five key stats ahead of the highly anticipated Ashes series

The 2023 Ashes is set to be one of the most exciting in history, with a resurgent England taking on Test champions Australia.

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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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