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The Ashes 2023

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja voices frustration over World Test Championship (WTC) points deduction due to slow over-rates in the recent Ashes series.

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Usman Khawaja furious at ICC over 10-point penalty as Australia slip in WTC standings for slow over-rate in Ashes 2023

Ashes 2023: Australia and England batters combine to break the record for most runs in a Test match without a single batter scoring a century

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Australia and England batters combine to break 95-year-old Test record which went unnoticed

England defeated arch-rivals Australia by 49 runs in the fifth Test at The Oval and ensured that the Three Lions remain undefeated in an Ashes series at home since 2011.

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Will Bazball work in India? England captain Ben Stokes comes up with a realistic answer

When Stuart Broad started playing cricket, his father Chris Broad who represented England in 25 Tests and 34 ODIs was not sure whether he will be able to perform at the highest level.

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Stuart Broad retires like a perfect all-rounder, becomes 1st cricketer in Test cricket's 146-year-old history to do this in farewell game

Stuart Broad bid goodbye to a 16-year Test career with a thrilling win over Pat Cummins-led Australia at Kennington Oval, London.

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Stuart Broad bids goodbye to Test cricket in style as Australia botch up big run chase by losing 7 wickets in last session, England level series 2-2

Steve Smith could have said “You just dropped the Ashes mate” and it would have perfect sense as Ben Stokes made a mess of a catch at leg gully after doing 90 per cent of the hard work.

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Watch: Ben Stokes takes a spectacular catch only to lose control and give Steve Smith second life on final day of Ashes 2023

Stuart Broad announced his retirement at the end of Day 3's play of the ongoing fifth Ashes Test.

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'And I thought then blimey, this chap can bowl': Stuart Broad's father recalls when son dominated Stephen Fleming on T20 debut

According to Weather.com, London is likely to remain covered with dark clouds and there is a good 50 percent chance of showers in the morning.&nbsp;

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ENG vs AUS, The Oval Test, Day 5 Weather Report: Dark clouds hover over Stuart Broad's farewell; check detailed report here

Australian opening pair of David Warner and Usman Khawaja clicked together at the best possible time for the Baggy Greens.

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Ashes 2023: David Warner, Usman Khawaja hit half-centuries, Australia 135/0 while chasing target of 384 runs at The Oval

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh extended his warm wishes to Stuart Broad on his retirement from Test cricket, which broke the internet on Saturday, July 29.

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Yuvraj Singh salutes Stuart Broad after retirement news: From 6 Sixes to 600 Test wickets

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Legendary Brian Lara doesn't want Virat Kohli to retire from Test cricket. Reportedly Virat Kohli has communicated to BCCI about his Test retirement call

Brian Lara said that Virat Kohli is not going to retire from Test cricket

Reportedly Virat Kohli has communicated to BCCI about his Test retirement call

India's batting maestro Virat Kohli in this frame

'Virat Kohli is NOT going to retire from Test cricket': West Indies legend's big claim on India's batting superstar's retirement decision

Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) star batter Dewald Brevis has decided to return home after IPL 2025 was suspended for a week time

CSK's Dewald Brevis left IPL 2025 amidst the glitzy league was suspended for a week

Dewald Brevis has come out with a heartfelt post for CSK

CSK's star batter Dewald Brevis (L) in this frame

CSK's overseas star decides to return home after IPL 2025 postponed for a week due to India-Pakistan conflict, puts out heartfelt post

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that both India and Pakistan should stop all firing and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 PM Indian Standard Time on May 10. 


IPL 2025 likely to resume from next week. 

India-Pakistan agreed to ceasefire after 'Operation Sindoor'

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli (2R) is congratulated by Punjab Kings' Josh Inglis (2L) after their win at the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Big news for cricket fans, IPL 2025 likely to resume next week as India-Pakistan announce ceasefire after 'Operation Sindoor'

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to border tensions between India and Pakistan. 

IPL 2025 suspended amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

BCCI shortlisted Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad for remainder of IPL 2025.

MS Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings and Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru shake hands after the match 2025 IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium 

MS Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings and Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru shake hands after the match 2025 IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

'They will start in September...': Ex-Punjab Kings star passes big verdict on IPL 2025 future amid India-Pakistan border tensions 

IPL 2025: There is no confirmation whether the IPL 2025 will resume next week. Here is a look at highest run-scorers to best economy rate.

Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav in this frame

Highest run-scorer to most dot balls bowled: Here's how leadership boards look before IPL 2025's one-week suspension due to IND-PAK border escalation

The five-Test match series between India and England is scheduled to start from June 20 and the Men in Blue with feature with new captain and vice-captain. 

Rishabh Pant to be appointed as India vice captain for 5 Test match series vs England. 

Shubman Gill likely to lead India in England. 

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal raises his bat after he reached a half-century (50 runs) next to teammate Rishabh Pant on day five of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground 

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal raises his bat after he reached a half-century (50 runs) next to teammate Rishabh Pant on day five of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Not Jasprit Bumrah, BCCI to appoint this star as India's vice captain for England Test series

Lahore Qalandars' Daryl Mitchell vowed not to return to Pakistan again after landing in Dubai post PSL 2025 was postponed due to India-Pakistan conflict

Mitchell Daryl was left terrified after witnessing war scenes in Pakistan

Bangladesh's Rishad Hossain revealed that Mitchell has vowed not to return to Pakistan again

Lahore Qalandars' Daryl Mitchell in this frame

'Will never return to Pakistan...': Terrified PSL 2025-bound NZ star after rushing back to Dubai following India-Pakistan conflict

Virat Kohli reportedly told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he has decided to announce retirement from the longest format of the game ahead of the five-Test match series against England. 

England vs Australia Match Stats

5th Test, Kennington Oval, London

Usman Khawaja furious at ICC over 10-point penalty as Australia slip in WTC standings for slow over-rate in Ashes 2023

Match Details

Australia tour of England, 2023

Thu 27 July, 15:30:00 IST

Australia, who chose to field

Kennington Oval, 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
Joel Wilson (WI), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Nitin Menon (IND)

Referee
Ranjan Madugalle (SL)

News updates

Usman Khawaja furious at ICC over 10-point penalty as Australia slip in WTC standings for slow over-rate in Ashes 2023

Australia and England batters combine to break 95-year-old Test record which went unnoticed

Will Bazball work in India? England captain Ben Stokes comes up with a realistic answer

Stuart Broad retires like a perfect all-rounder, becomes 1st cricketer in Test cricket's 146-year-old history to do this in farewell game

Stuart Broad bids goodbye to Test cricket in style as Australia botch up big run chase by losing 7 wickets in last session, England level series 2-2

Watch: Ben Stokes takes a spectacular catch only to lose control and give Steve Smith second life on final day of Ashes 2023

'And I thought then blimey, this chap can bowl': Stuart Broad's father recalls when son dominated Stephen Fleming on T20 debut

ENG vs AUS, The Oval Test, Day 5 Weather Report: Dark clouds hover over Stuart Broad's farewell; check detailed report here

Ashes 2023: David Warner, Usman Khawaja hit half-centuries, Australia 135/0 while chasing target of 384 runs at The Oval

Yuvraj Singh salutes Stuart Broad after retirement news: From 6 Sixes to 600 Test wickets

England vs Australia Match Stats

5th Test, Kennington Oval, London

Usman Khawaja furious at ICC over 10-point penalty as Australia slip in WTC standings for slow over-rate in Ashes 2023

Match Details

Australia tour of England, 2023

Thu 27 July, 15:30:00 IST

Australia, who chose to field

Kennington Oval, 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

UmpireJoel Wilson (WI), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Nitin Menon (IND)

RefereeRanjan Madugalle (SL)

News updates

Usman Khawaja furious at ICC over 10-point penalty as Australia slip in WTC standings for slow over-rate in Ashes 2023

Australia and England batters combine to break 95-year-old Test record which went unnoticed

Will Bazball work in India? England captain Ben Stokes comes up with a realistic answer

Stuart Broad retires like a perfect all-rounder, becomes 1st cricketer in Test cricket's 146-year-old history to do this in farewell game

Stuart Broad bids goodbye to Test cricket in style as Australia botch up big run chase by losing 7 wickets in last session, England level series 2-2

Watch: Ben Stokes takes a spectacular catch only to lose control and give Steve Smith second life on final day of Ashes 2023

'And I thought then blimey, this chap can bowl': Stuart Broad's father recalls when son dominated Stephen Fleming on T20 debut

ENG vs AUS, The Oval Test, Day 5 Weather Report: Dark clouds hover over Stuart Broad's farewell; check detailed report here

Ashes 2023: David Warner, Usman Khawaja hit half-centuries, Australia 135/0 while chasing target of 384 runs at The Oval

Yuvraj Singh salutes Stuart Broad after retirement news: From 6 Sixes to 600 Test wickets

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
Joel Wilson (WI), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Nitin Menon (IND)

Referee
Ranjan Madugalle (SL)