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  • We acquired away with one however we’re right here to win the Ashes: Travis Head forward of fifth Test at Kennington Oval

    By India Today Sports Desk: Australia batter Travis Head has mentioned that they acquired away with one however are right here to win the Ashes. Australia will face England within the fifth and closing Test of the sequence at Kennington Oval in London on July 27.

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    Speaking forward of the match, Head mentioned Australia are right here to win the Ashes, including that they performed nicely within the first three matches however not in Manchester. The fourth Ashes 2023 Test resulted in a draw after rain performed spoilsport and washed off the complete Day 5.

    “The feeling around it was yes, we have got away with one, but ultimately we have come here to win the Ashes and we have gone a huge way to doing that. We played really nice for three Test matches, maybe not played the best week last week, but if we can shut that out and think about what we did well for the first three Test matches, it will put us in good stead for this week,” mentioned Head.

    Speaking about retaining the Ashes, Head mentioned the crew was not elated as a result of they noticed the end result coming, insisting that they might’ve favored to win the match and retain the urn. Head has scored 315 runs within the 4 matches in Ashes 2023.

    “It is mixed emotions because you would love to win a Test match to retain them and hopefully this week we can win a Test match to do it. A draw is a different feeling, no matter what the situation, but there was no real massive elation because we could see the situation coming,” Head added.

    Australia received the opening Test of the sequence in Edgbaston and went on to register a slender 43-run win at Lord’s. England then bounced again with a three-wicket win at Headingley, earlier than the fourth Test in Manchester resulted in a draw.

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  • Ashes 4th Test: Australia assured Mitchell Starc shall be okay after touchdown awkwardly on his shoulder

    By India Today Sports Desk: Australia stay assured that Mitchell Starc, their key bowler, will have the ability to get well and bowl once more within the fourth Ashes Test regardless of struggling an damage scare.

    The crew is already grappling with the absence of one other vital bowler, Nathan Lyon. Starc’s damage occurred on the second day when he landed awkwardly whereas trying a diving cease at mid-on, inflicting a regarding shoulder damage.

    During the match, Starc additionally confirmed indicators of discomfort with a separate left leg challenge, however the crew administration believes it’s not a big concern. After the shoulder knock, Starc was clearly in ache and needed to depart the sector. However, in a present of willpower to not let his crew down, he returned to the sector and warmed as much as bowl. Unfortunately, he needed to depart the bottom once more, apparently following captain Pat Cummins’ directions, because it turned evident that he couldn’t throw comfortably.

    Australia assistant coach Daniel Vettori addressed the state of affairs on the finish of the day’s play, reassuring followers and supporters that Starc wouldn’t be despatched for medical scans, indicating that the damage shouldn’t be critical.

    “He’s currently got some ice on it and we’re pretty confident it will be right tomorrow,” Vettori mentioned about Starc.

    Vettori defined that Starc is a participant who prefers to not spend an excessive amount of time without work the sector and was desperate to assess his situation as rapidly as attainable. Although Starc appeared assured whereas bowling throughout his warm-up, he did not really feel snug throwing the ball throughout a fielding drill, prompting his withdrawal from the sector.

    Vettori emphasised that there’s additionally no important concern over Starc’s left leg challenge, which he skilled whereas bowling in opposition to England. The crew believes that Starc will bounce again and be able to bowl once more on the next day of the Test match.

    “He’s just one of those guys who doesn’t like to spend too long off the park. He just wanted to get on the field as quickly as possible to see how it was. But he got straight into a hot spot and three balls in a row came to him in the field and he didn’t quite feel comfortable throwing it – I haven’t actually spoken to him, but that’s what it looked like,” Vettori mentioned.

    “I think he felt confident that he could bowl just from his warm-up balls. When he was put to the test (in the field) three balls in a row, he just didn’t quite feel right throwing it in so that led to him jumping back off.

    “I believe the leg is nice, no points there,” added the former New Zealand captain. “We’re all fairly assured he can bounce again.”

    With Australia at the moment trailing by 67 runs and needing six extra first-innings wickets, having Starc match and prepared shall be essential for his or her probabilities within the ongoing Ashes sequence.

  • Ashes 2023: Marnus Labuschagne is the foremost concern for Australia in Manchester, says Nasser Hussain

    By India Today Sports Desk: Former India captain Nasser Hussain has stated that Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne shall be a serious concern for them forward of the fourth Ashes 2023 Test at Old Trafford in Manchester on July 19.

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    Writing for the Daily Mail, Hussain stated Labuschagne shall be a serious concern for Australia within the fourth Test. Labuschagne has scored simply 144 runs in six innings within the ongoing Ashes 2023 sequence.

    “People talk about the fact that England have limited Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to one score above 50. But, for me, Labuschagne is the major concern for Australia, because Smith has made two hundreds in his last four games, starting with the World Test Championship final against India at the Oval,” wrote Hussain.

    He added that Labuschagne continues to be scratching round for rhythm, stressing that the Australia batting coach would be the busiest man in Manchester. Labuschagne has been struggling for type recently and has not scored a fifty in his earlier eight Test innings.

    “Labuschagne is still scratching around for his rhythm. He’s changed guard from off stump to middle, then back to off, and he keeps playing himself in, then getting out to soft dismissals. The busiest man in Manchester will be Australia’s batting coach Michael Di Venuto, giving him all those throwdowns,” Hussain added.

    Hussain additional added that it’ll assist England to eliminate Australia opener David Warner early, insisting that Warner continues to be able to getting his facet off to a flyer. Warner has been dismissed thrice by England pacer Stuart Broad on this sequence, and has scored simply 141 runs in six innings.

    “It will help England’s task if they keep getting David Warner early. And Warner, for all his struggles against Stuart Broad, remains the kind of player who will go at you. He is still capable of getting Australia off to a flyer. If he succeeds, Labuschagne’s chances improve,” Hussain added.

    Leading the five-match sequence 2-1, Australia will tackle England in Manchester on July 19.

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  • WI vs IND: Rohit Sharma and spouse Ritika’s hilarious change following India’s win in Dominica

    By India Today Sports Desk: India captain Rohit Sharma took to Instagram to submit a photograph after their thumping win over the West Indies within the first Test of the two-match sequence in Dominica.

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    Rohit posted a photograph of him having fun with life within the Carribean, and captioned it, “Anarkali ka phone tha, ice cream khana bahut zaroori hai.” To this, his spouse, Ritika, was fast to level out that Rohit was truly speaking concerning the espresso machine and never ice cream, writing,” But you had been speaking to me and asking if the espresso machine was okay.”

    In a spectacular show of cricket, India triumphed over West Indies within the first Test match held at Windsor Park in Dominica. The Indian staff, led by Rohit, gained by an innings and 141 runs, marking a powerful begin to the 2023-25 cycle of the World Test Championship.

    The star of the match was undoubtedly Ravichandran Ashwin, who showcased his bowling prowess by taking 12 wickets within the match, together with seven within the second innings. His efficiency on the turning pitch was instrumental in India’s victory, incomes him his greatest figures in an abroad match.

    India’s batting line-up additionally shone brightly, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma each scoring centuries within the first innings. Jaiswal, making his Test debut, scored an unbeaten 143, whereas Sharma contributed 103 runs. Their opening stand of 229 runs set the tone for India’s commanding complete of 421/5 declared.

    West Indies, however, struggled in opposition to India’s bowling assault, getting bowled out for 150 of their first innings. Despite a barely higher efficiency within the second innings, they had been unable to face up to Ashwin’s bowling and had been all out for 130.

    This victory is a testomony to India’s balanced staff efficiency, with each the batsmen and bowlers contributing considerably. The staff’s technique of batting lengthy and as soon as, coupled with aggressive bowling, paid off handsomely. The win additionally highlights the significance of skilled gamers like Ashwin and Sharma, whose performances underlined their essential roles within the staff.

    As India celebrates this resounding victory, they are going to be seeking to carry this momentum into the second Test. With a mix of skilled and younger expertise, the staff appears well-prepared to face any problem that comes their means.

  • Ashes 2023: I’ve learnt lots from James Anderson, Stuart Broad, says Chris Woakes after win at Headingley

    By India Today Sports Desk: England all-rounder Chris Woakes stated he has learnt a lot from the veteran pace-bowling duo of Stuart Broad and James Anderson. Woakes carried out with each bat and ball as England beat Australia by three wickets at Headingley in Leeds.

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    Speaking after England’s win, Woakes stated he doesn’t begrudge the actual fact Broad and Anderson are nonetheless across the squad since he’s learnt a lot from them. Woakes remained unbeaten on 32 as England chased down a 251-run goal on Day 4 at Headingley.

    “It is pretty epic being out there in front of a packed Headingley. We haven’t won the first two but it felt like we had the whole nation behind us. There has been moments where I would have like to have played more. The more you play, the more you are settled at this level. But I don’t begrudge the fact Jimmy and Broady are around because I have learnt so much for them,” stated Woakes.

    He went on to say that it was wonderful to recover from the road within the third Ashes 2023 Test, insisting that it was an enormous win for England. Woakes picked up 6 wickets over the 2 innings, and scored 10 and 32 to assist England beat Australia. Woakes was additionally concerned in a partnership of 59 runs with Harry Brook for the seventh wicket. Moreover, Woakes hit the profitable boundary off Mitchell Starc as England made it 1-2 within the ongoing five-match Test sequence towards their arch-rivals.

    “It was enjoyable, it was good. It was definitely stressful times, especially when Harry got out, I thought he was cruising it. That is Ashes cricket, there is always a twist, isn’t there? It is just amazing to get over the line- a big win for us,” Woakes added.

    With this victory, England now path Australia 1-2 within the five-match Ashes 2023 sequence, with the fourth sport set to be performed on the Old Trafford Cricket Ground on July 19.

  • Ashes 2023: Stumping was as a lot out as my catch wasn’t out, says Mitchell Starc on Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal

    By India Today Sports Desk: Australia fast-bowler Mitchell Starc has stated that England batter Jonny Bairstow’s controversial dismissal was as a lot out as his catch was not out. Starc took the catch of England opener Ben Duckett on Day 4, which was dominated out after the third umpire felt that Starc was not in full management of the ball whereas finishing the catch.

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    Speaking to BBC Sport after the match, Starc stated Bairstow’s dismissal on Day 5 was as a lot out as his catch was not out. Bairstow was stumped in unconventional vogue by Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey to go away England reeling at 193 for six whereas chasing 371 runs on Day 5.

    “The stumping was as a lot out as mine wasn’t out,” stated Starc on Bairstow’s weird dismissal.

    In a wierd flip of occasions, Bairstow misplaced his wicket on Day 5 after being run-out within the 52nd over. The England wicket-keeping batter ducked a Cameron Green supply and walked out of the crease pondering the ball was useless and the over was carried out. However, Carey was lively behind the stumps and underarmed the wickets to go away Bairstow bewildered.

    Upon additional evaluate, the umpire determined to dismiss Bairstow because the ball was not useless. The 33-year-old departed after scoring 10 runs off 22 balls, as England misplaced their sixth wicket at Lord’s.

    Speaking about his disallowed catch on Day 4, Starc stated he had management of the ball always however in response to the letter of the regulation, it was not out. Starc took Duckett’s catch late on Day 4 however his fingers scraped the ground, as a result of which the third umpire dominated in England’s favour.

    “At all times, I thought I had control of the ball. There have been plenty of catches in the past that I think have been very similar and been deemed fair, perhaps not been looked at as closely. To the letter of the law, it’s not out and we move on,” Starc added.

    Australia beat England by 43 runs at Lord’s to take a 2-0 lead within the five-match Ashes 2023 sequence. The two sides will now lock horns at Headingley in Leeds on July 6 for the third match of the sequence.

  • Ashes 2023: Australia in command as Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc run by means of England’s top-order on Day 4

    By India Today Sports Desk: Australia are in a commanding place on the finish of Day 4, having claimed 4 wickets with England needing 257 extra runs to win the second Test of the five-match Ashes 2023 collection at Lord’s.

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    Starting the day at 130 for two, Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja added 57 extra runs on the board earlier than England pacer Stuart Broad supplied England their first breakthrough of the day after Khawaja top-edged a short-ball straight at substitute fielder Matthew Potts, and departed after scoring 77 runs off 187 deliveries.

    Smith quickly adopted Khawaja again to the pavilion after scoring a 62-ball 34 as fast-bowler Josh Tongue picked his second wicket of the innings. Travis Head couldn’t transfer the scoreboard a lot and was dismissed after Joe Root took an outstanding catch to change into the main outfield catcher for England in Test cricket.

    Cameron Green and Alex Carey caught round for a 42-run stand earlier than Ollie Robinson dismissed each the batters in fast succession. Green scored 18 runs off 67 balls, whereas Carey hit 21 runs off 73 deliveries. Australia captain Pat Cummins scored 11 runs off 29 balls, earlier than Broad removed him within the 96th over, which was quickly adopted by Josh Hazlewood’s dismissal by Ben Stokes.

    Then, to the shock of many, an injured Nathan Lyon walked in to bat for the Aussies. The off-spinner shaped a 15-run partnership with Mitchell Starc and even hit Broad for a boundary, earlier than being caught by Stokes within the 102nd over. Lyon scored 4 runs off 13 balls and obtained a rousing reception by the group and his teammates upon his dismissal.

    Australia began the ultimate innings of the Lord’s Test in nice style, with Starc eliminating England opener Zak Crawley within the third over. In his very subsequent over, Starc cleaned up Ollie Pope to go away England reeling at 13 for two. Following two early dismissals, Joe Root and Harry Brook shaped a 28-run stand earlier than Cummins dismissed each the batters in the identical over.

    Root departed after scoring 18 runs off 35 balls, whereas Brook was cleaned up by Cummins after scoring 4 runs. However, England pulled the sport again with Ben Duckett and Stokes stitching a 69-run stand to take the hosts to 114 for 4 on the finish of Day 4.

    Just just a few overs earlier than stumps, Australia thought they’d picked one other wicket within the type of Duckett when Starc caught the opener at fine-leg. However, upon additional overview, the umpires dominated Duckett not out after they discovered that Starc had not positioned his fingers below the ball whereas finishing the catch. Duckett remained unbeaten on 50 off 67 balls, whereas Stokes chipped in with a 66-ball 29.

    The ultimate day of the second Ashes 2023 Test guarantees to be an enchanting affair, with England needing 257 runs to win and Australia six wickets to go 2-0 up within the five-match collection.

  • Ashes 2023: Usman Khawaja performs so calmly and is in complete management of his sport, says Alastair Cook

    By India Today Sports Desk: Former England captain Alastair Cook has heaped reward on Australia opener Usman Khawaja, saying he has full management of his sport. Khawaja scored a half-century on Day 3 as Australia look to submit a giant goal for England at Lord’s.

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    Speaking to BBC Sport, Cook mentioned Australia should not going anyplace and have managed these robust classes properly. Australia bowled out England for 325 runs on Day 3 and have amassed a lead of over 200 runs.

    “A maiden from Jimmy Anderson that saw him ask lots of questions. This Australian line-up are not going anywhere, they are resilient and are managing these tough sessions well,” mentioned Cook.

    He went on to bathe reward on Khawaja, saying he’s in complete management of his sport. Khawaja scored a half-century within the second innings at Lord’s after hitting a century and a fifty within the first Ashes 2023 Test at Edgbaston.

    “You are watching a guy totally in control of his game. Khawaja is getting asked so many questions and he is on it like a flash. He plays so calmly, what impresses me is how late he can play the ball,” Cook added.

    The former England skipper mentioned Australia have made sluggish and regular progress on Day 3 and have fought extremely onerous. Australia have solely misplaced one wicket of their second innings as of now and have gone previous the 100-run mark.

    “It’s been slow and steady progress by Australia, they have fought incredibly hard there. England have bowled beautifully but without being able to find the outside edge. Stuart Broad appeals a lot but fair play to Ben Stokes for holding his nerve,” mentioned Cook.

    Australia has a 1-0 lead within the five-match Ashes 2023 collection after beating England by two wickets at Edgbaston. As for the hosts, they are going to be trying to stage proceedings at Lord’s and get again within the collection.

  • Ashes 2023: Ollie Robinson can rejoice wickets the way in which he desires, says Ollie Pope forward of Lord’s Test

    By India Today Sports Desk: England vice-captain Ollie Pope has mentioned that pacer Ollie Robinson can rejoice wickets in the way in which that he desires. England are set to face Australia within the second Test of the five-match Ashes 2023 collection at Lord’s on June 28.

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    Speaking forward of the Lord’s Test, Pope mentioned typically in a collection just like the Ashes, feelings can take over on the pitch. Robinson has been going through criticism for his expletive send-off to Australia opener Usman Khawaja, after dismissing him for 141 within the first innings of the primary Ashes 2023 Test at Edgbaston.

    “I think Ollie is the kind of guy who gets in the battle. And sometimes I think in a big series like this, emotions almost take over while you’re on the pitch. But he’s a top guy, and I think in an Ashes series, these things are really brought to light,” mentioned Pope.

    He went on to say that Robinson’s send-off for Khawaja was nothing private, and it’s simply the way in which that he performs cricket. Robinson performed down the send-off, saying it was a response that got here from the warmth of the second and that he spoke to Khawaja and made peace in a while.

    “In the heat of the moment, obviously he was pumped up to get that wicket and it’s nothing personal in the way that he’s gone about it. That’s just the way he plays his cricket,” Pope added.

    Pope mentioned Robinson can rejoice his wickets the way in which he desires, insisting that hopefully the pacer can get the ball do all of the speaking within the second Ashes 2023 Test. Robinson has picked up 71 wickets in 17 Tests at a median of 21.15 for England.

    “I don’t know, I’ve not asked him. But if he can get on a good run, hopefully he can celebrate in the way he wants to celebrate. But he’s just going to go about his business in the way he does. He’s a high-quality bowler, so hopefully he can let the ball do all the talking,” mentioned Pope.

    Following their loss in opposition to Australia at Edgbaston, England can be seeking to bounce again within the five-game collection, when the 2 aspect conflict at Lord’s on June 28.

  • Ashes 2023: England will go just a little tougher at Australia, says Brendon McCullum forward of Lord’s Test

    By India Today Sports Desk: England Test coach Brendon McCullum has mentioned that they may go just a little tougher on Australia within the second match of the Ashes 2023 sequence. England are set to face Australia at Lord’s on June 28.

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    Speaking to BBC Sport after the primary Test, McCullum mentioned England would go a littler tougher on Australia at Lord’s, including that they may’ve gained the match if the rub of the inexperienced had gone their method. Australia beat England by two wickets in an exciting encounter at Edgbaston.

    “I’m sure they’ll stick to that strategy, which is great, because we’ll go a little harder. The way that we played validated our style of play. If we’d have got a little bit of the rub of the green then we might have been on the other side of it,” mentioned McCullum.

    He went on to say that England wish to attempt to seize their alternatives and attempt to put Australia underneath strain. Australia skipper Pat Cummins performed a heroic knock on Day 5, remaining unbeaten on 44 to information Australia to a well-known Ashes victory.

    “The guys are happy with the efforts that they put in and I’m positive we’ll go to Lord’s with a variety of confidence. We at all times wish to attempt to take the sport ahead. We wish to attempt to seize alternatives the place we predict we are able to put opposition groups underneath strain,” McCullum added.

    Speaking about spin-bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali’s finger harm, McCullum mentioned he’s hopeful that Moeen will be alright for the second Test at Lord’s whereas lauding his effort at Edgbaston. Moeen picked up a finger harm throughout Australia’s first innings at Edgbaston.

    “Moeen did a fabulous job. He’s loving being back playing Test cricket. Hopefully he’ll come right for the next one. I’m pretty confident that over the next few days we can get on top of Mo’s finger and that’ll give us an opportunity to select him in the next game,” mentioned McCullum.

    After shedding the opening Test of the Ashes 2023 sequence, England might be seeking to bounce again after they tackle Australia at Lord’s on June 28.