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The Ashes 2023

England captain Ben Stokes played an incredible knock of 154 runs against Australia in the Lord's Test and once again proved why he is regarded so highly.

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Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting lauds Ben Stokes' ability to finish matches, compares England Test captain to MS Dhoni

James Anderson is going through a lean patch in the ongoing Ashes 2023 but he insists that it does not have anything to do with his age.

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'I can't remember having two quiet games in a row in last 10 years': James Anderson doesn't want his age to be blamed for lean patch in Ashes

On the final day of the recently-concluded Lord's Test between England and Australia, emotions ran high not just amongst the players but also among the crowd present inside the stadium to watch the action unfold.

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Travis Head makes a sensational revelation, claims Jonny Bairstow threatened to stump him during Edgbaston Test

In a Test match that will be remembered for a long time, Australia defeated England by 43 runs at Lord's on July 2 (Sunday) and took a commanding 2-0 lead in the ongoing Ashes series.

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Ashes 2023: Ben Stokes responds after Australian newspaper takes massive 'crybabies' swipe at Three Lions with captain's picture on front page

Fast bowler Stuart Broad, who had said told Alex Carey 'you will only be remembered for that' after stumping Bairstow, launched another fresh attack at the Baggy Greens ahead of the third Test at Headingley.

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'I was angered...' Stuart Broad brings up 2018 sandpaper-gate scandal and Australia's 'cultural change' in fresh attack at Pat Cummins' side

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Pat Cummins, Ben Stokes' contrasting takes on Jonny Bairstow stumping controversy | Sports Today

The Jonny Bairstow dismissal controversy nearly overshadowed England captain Ben Stokes’ brilliant 155 and Australia’s 43-run win at the Lord’s on Day 5 of second Test.

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Brendon McCullum's old video of running out Muttiah Muralitharan resurfaces after his criticism of Alex Carey for Jonny Bairstow's dismissal

In the post-match press conference, Australia captain Pat Cummins revealed that a few members of the MCC targeted the players with aggressive and abusive behaviour.&nbsp;

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Watch: MCC suspends three members for 'aggressive' and 'abusive' behaviour towards Australian players at Lord's Long Room

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DEBATE: Did Mitchell Starc CHEAT by claiming a 'catch' that wasn't? | Sports Today

The Day 5 of second Ashes Test at Lord's turned out to be a roller coaster ride.

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'That's all you'll ever be remembered for': Stuart Broad lashes out at Alex Carey after Jonny Bairstow's controversial stumping

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England vs Australia Full Scorecard

ENG vs AUS, 2nd Test, Lord's Cricket Ground, London, 28 June 2023 - Info

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting lauds Ben Stokes' ability to finish matches, compares England Test captain to MS Dhoni

Match Details

Australia tour of England, 2023

Wed 28 June, 15:30:00 IST

England, who chose to field

Lord's Cricket Ground, London

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Feb 22

AUS
356/5 (47.3 ov)

ENG
351/8 (50.0 ov)

Australia beat England by 5 wickets

Australia in England, 5 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 29

ENG
309 (49.2 ov)

AUS
165/2 (20.4 ov)

Australia beat England by 49 runs (DLS method)

Australia in England, 5 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 27

ENG
312/5 (39.0 ov)

AUS
126 (24.4 ov)

England beat Australia by 186 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Ahsan Raza (PAK), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Marais Erasmus (SA)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting lauds Ben Stokes' ability to finish matches, compares England Test captain to MS Dhoni

'I can't remember having two quiet games in a row in last 10 years': James Anderson doesn't want his age to be blamed for lean patch in Ashes

Travis Head makes a sensational revelation, claims Jonny Bairstow threatened to stump him during Edgbaston Test

Ashes 2023: Ben Stokes responds after Australian newspaper takes massive 'crybabies' swipe at Three Lions with captain's picture on front page

'I was angered...' Stuart Broad brings up 2018 sandpaper-gate scandal and Australia's 'cultural change' in fresh attack at Pat Cummins' side

Pat Cummins, Ben Stokes' contrasting takes on Jonny Bairstow stumping controversy | Sports Today

Brendon McCullum's old video of running out Muttiah Muralitharan resurfaces after his criticism of Alex Carey for Jonny Bairstow's dismissal

Watch: MCC suspends three members for 'aggressive' and 'abusive' behaviour towards Australian players at Lord's Long Room

DEBATE: Did Mitchell Starc CHEAT by claiming a 'catch' that wasn't? | Sports Today

'That's all you'll ever be remembered for': Stuart Broad lashes out at Alex Carey after Jonny Bairstow's controversial stumping

England vs Australia Full Scorecard

ENG vs AUS, 2nd Test, Lord's Cricket Ground, London, 28 June 2023 - Info

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting lauds Ben Stokes' ability to finish matches, compares England Test captain to MS Dhoni

Match Details

Australia tour of England, 2023

Wed 28 June, 15:30:00 IST

England, who chose to field

Lord's Cricket Ground, London

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Feb 22

AUS356/5 (47.3 ov)

ENG351/8 (50.0 ov)

Australia beat England by 5 wickets

Australia in England, 5 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 29

ENG309 (49.2 ov)

AUS165/2 (20.4 ov)

Australia beat England by 49 runs (DLS method)

Australia in England, 5 ODI Series, 2024 On Sep 27

ENG312/5 (39.0 ov)

AUS126 (24.4 ov)

England beat Australia by 186 runs

Umpires

UmpireAhsan Raza (PAK), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Marais Erasmus (SA)

RefereeAndy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting lauds Ben Stokes' ability to finish matches, compares England Test captain to MS Dhoni

'I can't remember having two quiet games in a row in last 10 years': James Anderson doesn't want his age to be blamed for lean patch in Ashes

Travis Head makes a sensational revelation, claims Jonny Bairstow threatened to stump him during Edgbaston Test

Ashes 2023: Ben Stokes responds after Australian newspaper takes massive 'crybabies' swipe at Three Lions with captain's picture on front page

'I was angered...' Stuart Broad brings up 2018 sandpaper-gate scandal and Australia's 'cultural change' in fresh attack at Pat Cummins' side

Pat Cummins, Ben Stokes' contrasting takes on Jonny Bairstow stumping controversy | Sports Today

Brendon McCullum's old video of running out Muttiah Muralitharan resurfaces after his criticism of Alex Carey for Jonny Bairstow's dismissal

Watch: MCC suspends three members for 'aggressive' and 'abusive' behaviour towards Australian players at Lord's Long Room

DEBATE: Did Mitchell Starc CHEAT by claiming a 'catch' that wasn't? | Sports Today

'That's all you'll ever be remembered for': Stuart Broad lashes out at Alex Carey after Jonny Bairstow's controversial stumping

AUS
356/5 (47.3 ov)

ENG
351/8 (50.0 ov)

ENG
309 (49.2 ov)

AUS
165/2 (20.4 ov)

ENG
312/5 (39.0 ov)

AUS
126 (24.4 ov)

Umpire
Ahsan Raza (PAK), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Marais Erasmus (SA)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)