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Jonny Bairstow hails Joe Root for coming through Ashes doldrums with ‘special’ century

Jonny Bairstow hailed a “special” innings from Joe Root as the England batter ended his eight-year wait for an Ashes hundred on the first day of the series opener at Edgbaston.

Evening Standard

Lyon works magic as Australia blunt Bazball and keep England in check

Helped by an amenable pitch, the wolfish off-spinner took four wickets and denied the hosts a truly formidable total

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root ensures most-hyped Ashes lives up to billing on thrilling opening day

England 393-8dec, Australia 14-0 - Australia trail by 379 runs: Root made a stunning century before England’s bold declaration at Edgbaston

The Independent UK

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Zak Crawley sets frenzied tone for Ashes with brilliant first-ball blast

As the only hush of the day descended at Edgbaston, the opener delivered good omens for England from the off

The Guardian - UK

The Ashes: Joe Root ends long wait for century against Australia on thrilling opening day

STUMPS: England 393/8d, Australia 14/0

Evening Standard

Cricketers and fans honour three killed in deadly city rampage ahead of Ashes

A moment’s silence was held for Grace O’Malley-Kumar, Barnaby Webber and Ian Coates at Edgbaston on Friday.

The Independent UK

Ashes 1st Test | Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1, but early declaration backfires

The Ashes 2023: follow session by session updates of the opening Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston

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Nottingham attack victims to be remembered in touching tribute during first Ashes Test

England will commemorate the three victims of the shocking attacks in Nottingham this week during the opening Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston on Friday

Daily Mirror

England vs Australia LIVE: Cricket scorecard and Ashes updates after enthralling first day at Edgbaston

Australia 14-0; England 393-8 declared - Australia trail by 379 runs: Joe Root makes stunning century on opening day at Edgbaston

The Independent UK

The Ashes first Test, day one: England declare on 393-8 against Australia – as it happened

Joe Root struck a superb century before Ben Stokes declared at Edgbaston, with Australia easing to stumps at 14-0

The Guardian - UK

England legends Steve Harmison and Darren Gough urge Ashes attack to come out swinging

The Aussies love putting the Poms in their place from the first ball of an Ashes series, but it hasn't always been one-way traffic - the Baggy Greens came unstuck at Edgbaston in 1997 and, for two sessions at least, at Lord's 18 years ago

Daily Mirror

Ashes rivals unite in honour of Nottingham victims on opening day of series

The England and Wales Cricket Board announced the mark of respect on the first day of the first Test at Edgbaston.

The Independent UK

5 key issues for England ahead of the first Ashes Test with Australia

The series begins at Edgbaston on Friday.

The Independent UK

Ashes 2023 dates, venues, TV channel and schedule in full

The Ashes gets underway at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham on Friday while Old Trafford also hosts a Test match between England and Australia later in the iconic series

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The Guardian - UK

I was confident England would win the Ashes … and then I saw the Aussies

Doubts have crept in after England lost Jack Leach while Pat Cummins’ side enjoyed ideal preparation for the first Test at Edgbaston in their defeat of India

The Independent UK

England vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Ashes 2023

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The Independent UK

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

Smith made centuries in both innings last time.

The Guardian - UK

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

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Daily Mirror

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

Evening Standard

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.

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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 Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes pushing hard to bowl for England in opening Ashes Test

Ben Stokes is pushing hard to fulfil his pledge of bowling in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston with Mark Wood or Stuart Broad vying for a place in the team

Evening Standard

Moeen Ali says only Ben Stokes could have tempted back into England set-up for The Ashes

35-year-old looks likely to play in the First Test at Edgbaston

Daily Mirror

Australia legend Glenn McGrath predicts one-sided Ashes but Michael Vaughan disagrees

The Ashes gets underway on Friday with the first Test at Edgbaston, as England look to regain the urn by beating Australia in a series for the first time since 2015

The Independent UK

Nothing is going to change – Ben Stokes vows to stay true to beliefs in Ashes

England face Australia in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston this week.

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