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Another shot in the arm for Bazball, the way cricket should be played

England were closing in with just two wickets required, but Pat Cummins led a rearguard action to get Australia over the line at Edgbaston

England's 'Bazball' approach was under plenty of scrutiny before the first test, and that is unlikely to change after a frantic few days in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston

Even if they win this first Test, England have a tender spot at wicketkeeper. A return for Ben Foakes would be progressive

Amid all the razzle and dazzle of Bazball there is a curious gap – a defining performance from the captain himself

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

The Aussie skipper produced a moment of magic to dismiss Ollie Pope before finishing off England’s second innings to set up a chance at victory in the first Test

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…

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

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

Gareth Southgate says Trent Alexander-Arnold can give England a different option in midfield after the Liverpool man's outstanding display in the 4-0 win over Malta on Friday.