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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 · Jun 16, 2023

Joe Root scores superb Ashes century before England declare against Australia

Australia survived a tricky late spell after Root scored 118 not out and England declared when closing in on 400 on the opening day of the first Ashes Test

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023

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 · Jun 16, 2023

Zak Crawley sets the tone for England before Australia hit back in Ashes

Crawley made 61 before falling to the last ball before lunch.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Zak Crawley shows England’s intent from first ball of Ashes series

The England opener crashed the first ball to the boundary.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

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

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023

The Ashes live stream: How to watch England vs Australia 1st Test free online today

The first match of the Ashes 2023 gets underway at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday, June 16. Here's how to watch The Ashes 2023 live stream from wherever you are.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 16, 2023

11 definitive Ashes verdicts as England and Australia go head-to-head for the urn again

THE ASHES 2023: England and Australia lock horns in the first of five Ashes Tests this summer when play gets under way at Edgbaston on Friday afternoon, but how will the series go?

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023

Ashes: Fast-tracked Harry Brook has devastating game to give Australia plenty to ponder

"What do you think?" The question of whether Harry Brook might target Nathan Lyon's off-spin this summer was asked in pursuit of a punchy articulation of a known answer, but the frank, smirking reply was, if anything, more telling.

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2023

Harry Brook "not really bothered" about Australia as bold England star makes Ashes vow

The 24-year-old is so full of confidence and belief after scoring four hundreds in his first seven Tests, that he is determined to attack the Aussie bowlers in the same way he has every other team he has faced so far

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023