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First Ashes Test: Australia riding high after thrilling win in series opener

The tourists finally secured a two-wicket win at 7.20pm on day five – 80 minutes after the scheduled close.

The Independent UK

Garth chance for Test first, Schutt to be overlooked

Megan Schutt is set to be overlooked for the Women's Ashes series-opener, with Kim Garth a chance to make her Test debut for Australia at Trent Bridge.

AAP

Ben Stokes ‘devastated and proud’ after first Test defeat to Australia

The England captain Ben Stokes said their performance ‘shows we’re able to stand up to Australia,’ while Pat Cummins said: ‘We have belief we can win from anywhere’

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Ben Stokes ‘devastated’ as England fall behind after opening Ashes Test defeat

An unbroken 55-run stand between Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon saw Australia snatch victory from under England’s noses.

The Independent UK

Bold or brainless? Debate Ben Stokes’s tactics but don’t expect him to change

As Australia won the first Test, England did not look or act like a team that had just lost a game they probably should have won

The Guardian - UK

England relied on vibes and sprites when Cummins went a little Bazball

Five tempestuous, hysterical days ended with Australia playing the old-fashioned way until desperation won the day

The Guardian - UK

Cummins sees Australia to thrilling win in Ashes opener

BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Australia captain Pat Cummins led his side to a dramatic two-wicket win over England in the first Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday.

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England suffer heartbreak but thrilling Edgbaston Test shows the magic of the Ashes

Australia edged England in a gripping first Ashes Test at Edgbaston thanks to captain Pat Cummins’ final stand with Nathan Lyon

The Independent UK

A look at other close finishes in Test history as Australia win Ashes opener

The first Test in this year’s Ashes series was a tight affair.

The Independent UK

Australia win dramatic first Ashes Test by two wickets as England fall short at Edgbaston

England had seemed on course for victory on a thrilling final day but an excellent partnership of Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon saw Australia home with two wickets to spare

Daily Mirror

Lauren Bell hoping to knock over Aussies in Women’s Ashes Test

England seamer Lauren Bell fell in love with Test cricket land hopes this week's Ashes opener can capture the mood of the nation.

The New Daily

Stuart Broad proves Ashes answer again with Ollie Robinson the heir to his England throne

It was little surprise to hear Stuart Broad talking last night in such eager fashion of this Ashes series and its shades of 2005, of this particular Edgbaston Test and how this morning was set up for a finale with the potential to rival that summer’s epic.

Evening Standard

England fans destroy Steve Smith with cheat storm chant leaving Ollie Robinson smirking

Ollie Robinson and England are hoping to beat Steve Smith and Australia in a thrilling first Ashes Test match at Edgbaston ahead of the final day's play on Tuesday

Daily Mirror

The Ashes: Australia beat England by two wickets in thrilling first Test – as it happened

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

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The Independent UK

England’s Lauren Bell raring to go in Ashes opener after ‘special’ Test debut

The 22-year-old made international debuts in all three formats in 2022.

The Independent UK

Alice Capsey and Alice Davidson-Richards released from England Test squad

There will now be at least one change to the Ashes line-up following the Test against South Africa last year.

The Independent UK

Stuart Broad admits this Ashes ‘feels like 2005’ with Edgbaston Test poised on knife edge

Australia require 174 runs to win on the final day with England needing to take seven wickets

Bangkok Post

Broad revives England's victory bid in Ashes opener

BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - England's Stuart Broad took two late wickets on Monday to pile pressure on Australia as the opening Ashes Test at Edgbaston headed for a dramatic finish.

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The Guardian - UK

Bairstow is Bazball’s spirit animal but maybe it’s time for the gloves to come off

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

The Independent UK

Tammy Beaumont has eyes on a first Test victory as England launch Ashes campaign

Beaumont is set for her eighth Test cap when a much-anticipated multi-format series starts on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

England and Bazball are here to save Test cricket. Maybe Australia can too

In their own version of this story England are the heroes. But what if they are not and some proper needle is needed instead?

The Guardian - UK

Ashes diary: Moeen’s finger and wallet bear brunt of a hard day’s spin

Fans in the Hollies Stand were pigging out on a damp Sunday but Darth Vader outstayed his welcome at the first Test

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

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

Daily Mirror

Moeen Ali shows dream Ashes return is still possible as Australia recognise threat

There is little to choose between England and Australia in a delicately-poised first Ashes test, with the returning Moeen Ali reminding fans what he can do

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