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Travball, indomitable Lyon and all out attack – key stats ahead of Ashes

The first Test takes place at Edgbaston on Friday.

The Independent UK

India’s Test losses: a result of stereotypes and the quest for balance

India has, for long, obsessed over playing four seamers and one spinner in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa; Or, banked on a bowling-allrounder to deliver the goods

The Hindu

Surrey score 501 for highest County Championship run chase in 98 years to beat Kent

Surrey recorded the County Championship's highest run chase in 98 years as they scored 501 to beat Kent by five wickets at Canterbury.

Evening Standard

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Harry Brook feels Test cricket is pinnacle as he prepares to fulfil Ashes dream

Brook will fulfil a lifelong ambition when he takes the field against Australia in the first Test.

The Independent UK

David Warner’s Ashes contest with Stuart Broad will decide his Test fate

Pugnacious opener had a shocker in 2019 but knows that if he can defy his nemesis, he can also choose how his career ends

The Guardian - UK

Steve Smith holds fond memories of Edgbaston as he prepares for Ashes battle

Smith made centuries in both innings last time.

The Independent UK

How cricket helped Windrush arrivals build a sense of 'home' in Britain

Cricket was played extensively in Britain in the 1950s, in towns, villages and cities, both in workplaces and as a social activity. And the sport had also become a ubiquitous cultural pastime in the English-speaking Caribbean.

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Broad gets nod for Ashes opener as England throw down gauntlet

Ben Stokes has named his England team for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, opting for the experience of Stuart Broad over the pace of Mark Wood

The Guardian - UK

England team announced for first Ashes Test vs Australia as Stuart Broad included

Stuart Broad's game temperament and hold over David Warner has given the England legend first dibs against Australia at Edgbaston

Daily Mirror

Harry Brook promises ‘fearless’ Ashes approach as he warns England are ready to attack Nathan Lyon

The batter’s stunning introduction to international cricket has seen him keep his place even after Jonny Bairstow’s return

Evening Standard

£250m boost as Ashes and other major cricket tests coming to Birmingham

England & Wales Cricket Board reveals new seven-year allocation with Edgbaston stadium among those to benefit

Birmingham Post

Moeen Ali: There won’t be many maidens from me, but I’m going to give this everything I’ve got

A fire alarm seemed fitting cause for delay, as Moeen Ali waited to discuss his response to England’s emergency call for the first time at Edgbaston yesterday.

Evening Standard

The Ashes: Josh Hazelwood warns England their approach could play into Australia’s hands

32-year-old fit to feature after missing World Test Championship final

Evening Standard

World Test Championship | India to start 2023-25 cycle with WI tour, will also play Australia, England

Here is India’s full schedule in the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. India will kick off the cycle with a tour to West Indies and culminate the campaign with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

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Rahane, Shardul rise in ICC Test rankings; Ashwin maintains top spot among bowlers

India’s comeback man Ajinkya Rahane on June 14 climbed to the 37th position while Shardul Thakur rose to 94th among batters, even as Ravichandran Ashwin maintained his top spot among Test bowlers despite not featuring in the World Test Championship final.

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England vs Australia live stream: watch the 1st Test of the 2023 Ashes free online

How to watch an England vs Australia First Test live stream. Can the hosts get off to a winning start at Edgbaston? Start times, free live streams, team news and more.

The Independent UK

Why the Ashes’ first ball could be the most important of all

The first ball of the series between England and Australia has earned its own mythology down the years – so can it really set the tone for what’s to come?

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Surrey pull off biggest Championship run chase since 1925

Dom Sibley hit the slowest County Championship century in history as Surrey made 501 to beat Kent and roar clear at the top

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The Guardian - UK

Test cricket’s bigger picture means there is more to Ashes than who wins

There’s an existential question hanging over this Ashes series. How many people can England and Australia persuade to tune in and watch?

Evening Standard

Family’s ‘complete devastation’ at senseless killing of Nottingham student Barnaby Webber

The family of a “brilliant” young student slain on the streets of Nottingham have spoken of their “complete devastation”.

The Guardian - UK

Nottingham attack: thousands join vigil outside Nottingham University students’ union – as it happened

Families of Barnaby Webber and Grace Kumar, two of the victims, attended as staff and students led series of tributes

The Independent UK

Family of Barnaby Webber describe ‘complete devastation’ at ‘senseless murder’ - OLD

The 19-year-old student was killed during an incident in Nottingham in which two other people died

The Independent UK

England vs Australia live stream: How to watch the Ashes online and on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the five Test series

The Independent UK

What is DRS and how does it work?

DRS was first introduced in 2008 and could have a key role to play in the Ashes

AAP

Hazlewood fit, targets majority of Ashes Tests

A big selection call looms for Australia as Josh Hazlewood declares himself ready to battle Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc for a place in the first Ashes Test.

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