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Australia's Steve Smith happy to be back at Edgbaston for Ashes opener

NEW DELHI: Steve Smith is looking forward to beginning a new Ashes series at Edgbaston, which holds a special place in his memories. He considers his performance in the previous Ashes Test at the venue to be the most enjoyable of his 97 Tests for Australia.

The Times of India

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

Smith made centuries in both innings last time.

The Independent 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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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

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

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.

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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

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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

Evening Standard

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

Daily Mirror

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.

The Independent UK

On This Day in 2013: David Warner says sorry after attacking Joe Root in bar

The incident occurred in a Birmingham pub after England’s win over their old rivals at Edgbaston.

The Independent UK

The Ashes 2023: Australia on top of the world but frailties clear ahead of biggest test

In his excellent new book, On The Ashes, the Australian journalist Gideon Haigh summarises the nation's historic cricketing philosophy.

Evening Standard

‘The game needs a great series’: the pressures of preparing an Ashes pitch

Gary Barwell is head of sports turf and grounds at Edgbaston and is leaving nothing to chance with responsibility for the first Ashes Test

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope hints England have ‘quirkier’ plans ready to keep Steve Smith quiet during Ashes

The Australian batter will arrive at Edgbaston in form after a century in the World Test Championship final

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The Independent UK

Stuart Broad calm over Ashes selection after ‘raging’ at Brisbane omission

The seam bowler is targetting a big impact in the fifth Test

Evening Standard

Stuart Broad interview: Addictive Bazball means no selection issues as England prepare for Ashes

New era for England puts onus on collective

The Guardian - UK

Munir Ali: ‘When Moeen was 13, I made him a deal. Two years: cricket, cricket, cricket’

Moeen Ali’s return to Birmingham is extra special for his family, especially his father, who is a coach and an ‘uncle’ to hundreds

The Independent UK

Ashes major talking points as Australia gear up for first taste of ‘Bazball’

The series starts at Edgbaston next week.

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The Times of India

England's Moeen Ali considering Test return ahead of Ashes

NEW DELHI: Seasoned England all-rounder Moeen Ali is considering a return to the Test cricket ahead of the marquee Ashes series which starts at Edgbaston on June 16.

Evening Standard

Who will replace Jack Leach? England have huge Ashes problem to fix after injury blow

England could choose to draft in another spin option or unleash a four-pronged seam attack in Edgbaston opener

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes allays fresh England injury fears as Ashes opener looms

Captain insists he is on track to bowl at Edgbaston after struggling again in win over Ireland

Daily Mirror

England squad confirmed for first two Ashes Tests after Ben Stokes injury concern

Ben Stokes has named his England squad to face Australia in the Ashes this summer - under two weeks before the First Test gets underway at Edgbaston in Birmingham

Evening Standard

England face anxious wait over Ollie Robinson injury blow in latest Ashes setback

Sussex bowler needs a scan on ankle problem as fitness issues mount ahead of first Australia Test at Edgbaston next month

The Independent UK

Luke Wood says playing for Lancashire ‘my pride and joy’ ahead of Blast opener

Lancashire face Derbyshire at Edgbaston on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Ashes 2023: James Anderson offers new injury update as Australia opener looms

Veteran bowler is not taking any risks with a groin strain suffered just a month before the Edgbaston curtain-raiser

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