THE ASHES

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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.

Alastair Cook

Alastair Cook expects contrasting England, Australia strategies to continue at Ashes

Former England captain Alastair Cook expects England to stick to the 'Bazball' approach and for Australia to maintain their passive approach throughout the Ashes series.

Stuart Broad

The Ashes: Stuart Broad makes an impact, Usman Khawaja steadies the ship

Stuart Broad played a pivotal role for England as the second day of the first Ashes Test against Australia unfolded.

Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes

Jonny Bairstow hails adventurous declaration from Ben Stokes during Ashes opener

Jonny Bairstow applauded an adventurous declaration from Ben Stokes after the England captain rolled the dice on the first day of the Ashes.

Pat Cummins

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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