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Joe Root takes pleasure in the reverse sweep, as should everyone else

Even the old sorts can appreciate the sporting artistry of the manoeuvre that Root instigated for England at Edgbaston

The Guardian - UK

Ashes diary: England’s all-action approach keeps fans in their seats

New hospitality area fails to appeal as Bazball takes preference, while Joe Root is still offering maximum entertainment

The Guardian - UK

England set Australia target of 281 on day four of thrilling first Ashes Test

The hosts were 273 all out at the end of an elongated afternoon session.

The Independent UK

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England sets Australia 281-run victory target in first Ashes Test at Edgbaston

Australia needs to chase down 281 to win the first Ashes Test after Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon stood up to dismiss England for 273.

The New Daily

Can I still get tickets for day five of The Ashes first test at Edgbaston?

England and Australia have fought a thrilling first test so far

Daily Mirror

England vs Australia LIVE: Cricket scorecard and Ashes Test updates from day four at Edgbaston

The first Ashes Test looks set to go to the wire as England return to the middle on day four looking to build a challenging target for Australia to chase

The Independent UK

Ashes rivalry is as alive as ever. But when it comes to the economics of cricket, India is in the box seat

The first test of the 2023 Ashes is well underway at Edgbaston in Birmingham, featuring England’s aggressive “Bazball” style of play (named after New Zealand-born coach Brendan “Baz” McCullum) and a surprise early declaration by the hosts at the end of the first day. This invited an Australian fightback inspired…

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England leads Australia by 35 runs after losing early wickets at rain-hit Edgbaston

Australia captain Pat Cummins, who scored a six-laden 38 at No. 8 in sunshine, took 1-9 in 5.3 overs as the weather deteriorated in the afternoon. Scott Boland grabbed 1-1 in two overs.

The Hindu

What we talk about when we talk about cricketing dads isn’t as simple as Bazball

As rain scuttled day three memories flooded back of our annual trip to watch England lose at cricket, and the sense of two lives drifting apart

The Guardian - UK

England and Australia set up shootout as bowlers make their presence felt

The first Ashes Test is set to end in a two-innings shootout with England 35 runs ahead of Australia with two wickets down after the third day at Edgbaston

The Guardian - UK

Australia gives up seven-run lead in Ashes Test at Edgbaston

Australia has surrendered a seven-run first-innings lead at Edgbaston on Sunday, after Usman Khawaja's century helped it to 386 in reply to England's

The New Daily

Michael Vaughan admits he is already "a bit concerned" about England Ashes bowler

Ben Stokes' England are in danger of losing the first Ashes Test to Pat Cummins' Australia after a defiant century from opener Usman Khawaja at Edgbaston on Saturday

Daily Mirror

Moeen Ali fined on England return for ‘putting drying agent’ on hands vs Australia

In his first Test match since 2021, Moeen Ali has been fined by the ICC after putting a drying agent on his hands while fielding against Australia at Edgbaston

Daily Mirror

The Ashes 2023: England v Australia, first Test, day three – as it happened

England closed on 28 for two, a lead of 35, after wickets tumbled on a rain-affected third day at Edgbaston

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The Independent UK

England vs Australia LIVE: Cricket scorecard and Ashes updates from day three at Edgbaston

England bowled out Australia for 386 to lead by seven runs going into the second innings of this first Ashes Test, but then lost early wickets as conditions worsened

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s pretty soulless’: Stuart Broad left frustrated by slow Edgbaston surface

Stuart Broad bemoaned a ‘soulless’ pitch and his own struggles with the front line with the first Ashes Test of the summer delicately poised

The Independent UK

Usman Khawaja’s first ton in England ‘a bit more emotional’ after crowd taunts

The Australia opener scored an unbeaten 126 at Edgbaston.

Daily Mirror

Usman Khawaja hits impressive Ashes century as Australia fight back against England

Usman Khawaja recorded an impressive century as Australia fought back on Day Two of the first Ashes test at Edgbaston after a strong morning from Ben Stokes' side

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The Independent UK

Usman Khawaja leads Australia’s afternoon fightback at Edgbaston

Australia battled back from 67-3 to reach 188-4 at tea on day two

The Hindu

The Ashes 2023 | Usman Khawaja’s first test hundred leads Australia fightback on second day

The Ashes 2023 | England vs Australia first Test in Edgbaston day 2

The Guardian - UK

The Ashes 2023: Usman Khawaja digs in as England toil – as it happened

Opener’s studious 126 not out put the tourists 82 runs behind with five wickets remaining at the end of day two

The Independent UK

England vs Australia LIVE: Cricket scorecard and Ashes updates after thrilling day two at Edgbaston

England 393-8dec, Australia 311-5 - Australia trail by 82 runs: Usman Khawaja led a thrilling Australian fightback after Stuart Broad’s morning heroics on day two

The New Daily

Mitchell Starc awaits (and waits … and waits) call to unleash his pace against England

Mitchell Starc's horror selection run in England has been laid bare after he was dropped for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

The Independent UK

Ashes opener lives up to hype as England and Australia trade blows at Edgbaston

Australia closed on 14 without loss after England surprisingly declared on 393 for

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow hails adventurous declaration from Ben Stokes during Ashes opener

Stokes threw caution to wind on day one of the first Test, waving his side in at 393 for eight in the hope of snapping up a late wicket at Edgbaston.

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