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‘That’s me done’: Moeen Ali rules out playing Test Cricket after Ashes 2023

England spinner Moeen Ali who had returned for this Ashes series after Jack Leach was ruled out due to injury, said after the 5th match that he is done, all but signaling his retirement. Mooen had shared ahead of the series that he wasn’t aware of the update regarding Leach when England skipper Ben Stokes texted him, ‘Ashes?’ to which he replied in the affirmative. “It was great to come back. When Stokesy messaged me I was a little bit taken aback but when I said yes I was fully into it. It has been an amazing experience to play under Stokesy and Baz (Brendon McCullum). I knew the bigger challenge was going to be physical but I am so glad I said yes. It was been an amazing experience and one I will never forget for the rest of my life,” he said after the match. When he was asked about ...
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‘2-2 a fair reflection of Ashes 2023’: Captains, Stokes and Cummins agree

It was a Test series that left everyone wanting for more. The two sets of players would’ve preferred a win obviously, but England captain Ben Stokes would concede at the end of The Oval Test – that saw England level the series 2-2 – that the final scoreline was fitting to the way the series had been contested. “Feel really good. 2-2 is a fair reflection at the end of the series,” Stokes said after fifth Test. “Australia, WTC champions, absolute quality team. Don’t think many teams would’ve been able to respond like we did after being 2-0 down. Very proud of the entire team and the effort they put in. Having played a lot of cricket here, you know what it’s like in the 4th innings. Australia played really well yesterday but turning up here and knowing that you still need 250 runs is reall...
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James Anderson’s emotional words for Stuart Broad: ‘Neither of us could have achieved what we have without the other’

Jimmy Anderson has 689 Test wickets to his name. More than any other pacer in the history of the oldest format. Stuart Broad crossed the 600 milestone only last week, becoming only the second pacer to do so. They couldn’t have done any of it without one another, feels Anderson. The 41-year-old seamer would come out to bat alongside Broad on Day 4 of the final Ashes Test – which Broad had announced as his last. “We both said when we saw that image, if we put one photo in our house of our careers, it would be that one. We have loved playing together. Neither of us could have achieved what we have without the other. It’s incredibly special and I will definitely miss him,” Anderson told Sky Sports. “Sunday morning was really special – getting to walk out with him on the field, watch him hit...
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Watch: Ben Stokes provides Steve Smith a reprieve, makes a mess of an easy catch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The fifth day of the fifth and final Ashes Test potentially witnessed a huge moment of the match which might turn the result in Australia's favour as England skipper Ben Stokes made a mess of what would have been a simple catch at leg slip. The incident took place in the last over before lunch when Steve Smith edged Moeen Ali's delivery off his glove and the ball seemed destined for Stokes at leg slip.Stokes, in an outburst of excitement, attempted to grasp the ball, but it slipped from his hands, leading to a sigh of relief for Smith. The third umpire subsequently reviewed the incident and ruled it as not out, allowing Smith to continue his innings.Australia lost three early wickets on the final day of the thrilling Ashes Test at The Oval before a fightback from Smith and Tr...
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Australia 173/3 in 50.0 Overs | England vs Australia Live Score, Ashes 2023, 5th Test Day 5: Chris Woakes leads England fightback with double strike – The Times of India

LIVE NOWTHE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 31, 2023, 16:46:12 ISTENG vs AUS 5th Test Live Updates: Australia, chasing 384 to win, have batted themselves into a position from where they can win the series 3-1 today, thanks to Usman Khawaja (69*) and David Warner (58*), who added 135 runs for the unbroken opening partnership before stumps on the rain-hit day four.Read Less!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; n.push = n; n.loaded = !0; n.version = '2.0'; ...
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I felt quite emotional….only Jimmy is left from that No. 1 team: Alastair Cook on Stuart Broad’s retirement

The emotions haven’t really sunk in at The Oval since Stuart Broad announced he’ll retire from cricket at the end of the ongoing Ashes Test match. Former England skipper Alastair Cook, who captained the side to number one Test rankings with Broad by his side would also pen down an emotional note for the veteran seamer in his Sunday Times column. “Very few of us are privileged enough to choose how we bow out,” Cook wrote. “He deserves that. As I watched him announce his retirement on Sky Sports, I felt quite emotional. I will genuinely miss watching him play.” “Only Jimmy [James Anderson] is left now from the team who got to No. 1 in the Test rankings and are the only England side to have won the Ashes in Australia since 1986-87. I remember him telling me how much he was looking forward ...
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Ashes: Australia’s run chase held up by rain

The fourth day’s in the final Ashes test at The Oval on Sunday was abandoned due to rain after Australian openers David Warner (58) and Usman Khawaja (69) shared a partnership of 135 as they chase a target of 384 to beat England. The pair withstood a barrage of hostile bowling as they steamed past 100 on their way to the highest opening partnership in the Ashes in England since 2009. James Anderson floored Warner with an unintended beamer when Australia were just short of a hundred, the batter managing to fend off the shoulder-height ball with his bat handle. Fast bowler Mark Wood hit Khawaja on the helmet with a bouncer, leading to a lengthy concussion check before the rain set in. England’s Stuart Broad, who on Saturday announced his retirement from cricket after this match, and Ander...
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Stuart Broad: England’s Test ‘addict’ | Cricket News – Times of India

LONDON: England's master match-winner Stuart Broad was able to quit on his own terms, announcing on Saturday he would retire following the Ashes finale at The Oval.After stumps on the third day of a Test in which England are pressing for a series-levelling win against their arch-rivals might seem an odd time to make such a statement.But Broad, 37, has never been shy of going his own way in a 167-match career that has yielded 602 Test wickets so far -- the fifth-highest tally by any bowler.Longstanding England new-ball colleague James Anderson (690) is the only paceman higher than him on the all-time list.It is all a far cry from a setback early in his international career when Broad was hit for six sixes in an over by India's Yuvraj Singh during the 2007 World Twenty20 in South Africa.B...
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Ashes: England batsmen save the best of Bazball for the last — make 389 on Day 3

In their last innings of their series, under the blazing South London sun, England’s batters produced the purest version of Bazball-batting. Batting as sheer contentment rather than an occupation, batting liberated from the pressure and burden of a high-stakes series, batting driven by instincts and impulses. At the end of the day, England found themselves in absolute control, after screaming to 389 for 9, their lead swelled to 377 in their pursuit of a series-levelling victory. There have been several iterations of Bazball-batting in this series. Breakneck, frantic, desperate, forced. But this one was the firmest, finest, and fullest manifestation of Bazball batting ideals. From the moment Ben Duckett stroked three fours in the first over of Mitchell Starc, there were signs that the da...
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England great Stuart Broad to retire after Ashes finale | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England fast bowler Stuart Broad has decided to bid farewell to Test cricket, culminating a magnificent 17-year international career. With a remarkable contribution to the game, he leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered for years to come.The 37-year-old seamer, the fifth most successful bowler in Test history with 602 wickets, told Sky Sports after stumps on the third day of the fifth Ashes Test: "Tomorrow (Sunday) or Monday will be my last game of cricket."It has been a wonderful ride and a huge privilege to wear the Nottinghamshire and England badge as much as I have."Over the course of his illustrious career, Broad showcased his talents in various formats, playing 167 Test matches, 121 One Day Internationals, and 56 T20 Internationals, amassing an impressive tally ...
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England pacer Stuart Broad announces retirement after the Ashes

England pacer Stuart Broad announced his retirement from cricket after the end of the 3rd day of the 5th and final Ashes Test, saying that this match and series will be his last in international cricket. “Tomorrow – well Monday – will be my last game of cricket. It’s been a wonderful ride, a huge privilege to wear the Nottinghamshire and the England badge as much as I have and I’m loving cricket as much as I ever have. It’s been such a wonderful series to be a part of and I’ve always wanted to finish it on top. This series feels like one of the most enjoyable and entertaining I’ve been a part of,” Broad said to Sky Cricket. “[I decided] at about 8.30 last night. I’ve been thinking about it for the last few weeks but England v Australia has always been the pinnacle for me. I’ve loved the...
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5th Ashes Test: Pitch invader disrupts play on Day 3 at The Oval | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Ashes series continues to be on the radar of pitch invaders as the third day of the fifth and final Test between England and Australia at The Oval witnessed an incident where a topless man ran onto the field to disturb the play.One spectator, who doesn't seem to be an Australian fan for sure, ran towards the pitch to express his displeasure by showing an obscene gesture to pacer Mitchell Starc.The second Test at Lord's was also disrupted by two climate change protesters from the activist group Just Stop Oil, who invaded the pitch.Talking about the match, England produced an impressive batting effort in the second innings as they took a massive 377 runs lead.Riding on Joe Root (91), Jonny Bairstow (78) and Zak Crawley's 73, the hosts piled up 389/9 at stumps on the third d...
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Ben Stokes smashes most sixes in single Ashes series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England's captain, Ben Stokes, etched his name in the record books during the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval against arch-rivals Australia.During his second innings, Stokes showcased his power-hitting prowess, scoring 42 runs off 67 balls, including three fours and a remarkable six. With this single six, he achieved the record for the highest number of sixes by a batter in a single Ashes series against Australia.In total, Stokes blazed an incredible 15 sixes in the series, surpassing the previous record of 14 held by Kevin Pietersen from the 2005 Ashes series. Stokes had also smashed 13 sixes in the 2019 edition of the series.His ability to clear the boundaries also places him second on the list for the most sixes in a Test series, with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hol...
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Ashes: England cricketers swap jerseys in support of dementia patients

The third day of the final Ashes Test on Saturday began with a humane touch to it as England cricketers wore jerseys with wrong names printed on it, supporting people affected by dementia. Veteran pacer James Anderson wore a jersey carrying the name of Stuart Broad, Jonny Bairstow wore one with the name of Ben Stokes on it and Moeen Ali donned the flannel with the name of Chris Woakes, and so on. The move was symbolic of the confusion often experienced by people suffering from dementia, the disease that causes lossof memory. A moving and powerful rendition of Jerusalem 👏@alzheimerssoc | #CricketShouldBeUnforgettable pic.twitter.com/cMC37JWC96 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 29, 2023 England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick explained the decision, a joint call of ECB and Alzh...
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Ashes: England cricketers swap jerseys in support of dementia patients | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The fifth day of the final Ashes Test on Saturday commenced with a poignant and compassionate gesture from the England cricket team. In a show of support for those affected by dementia, the players donned jerseys with incorrect names printed on them.Veteran fast bowler James Anderson, known for his remarkable skill and experience, sported a jersey bearing the name of Stuart Broad. Similarly, the talented Jonny Bairstow wore a jersey with the name of Ben Stokes, while Moeen Ali, showcased the name of Chris Woakes on his flannel.This symbolic act was intended to mirror the confusion and disorientation often experienced by individuals grappling with dementia - a debilitating disease that robs them of their memories.England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick explained the decisio...
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England vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test: It was the worst I’ve ever seen Australia bat, says Michael Vaughan | Cricket News – Times of India

Labeling Australia's batting display on the second day of the fifth Ashes Test as the "worst I’ve ever seen Australia bat", former England captain Michael Vaughan analysed that the visitors appeared to be playing with a considerable amount of fear at the Oval on Friday.Australia managed to take a thin first-innings lead of 12 runs, thanks to a half-century by Steve Smith (71) and crucial contributions from their captain Pat Cummins (36) and off-spinner Todd Murphy (34) before being bowled out for 295 at stumps on day two.The day saw Australian batters adopting a cautious and tentative approach, seemingly in response to the impressive control and discipline displayed by England's seam bowlers."They are taking home the urn, but I’ve never seen Australia play with so much fear. They are us...
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James Anderson in no mood to retire as he nears 41st birthday | Cricket News – Times of India

England's veteran fast bowler James Anderson has firmly stated that he remains uninterested in retiring from the game, despite his age and recent struggles during the Ashes against Australia.Approaching his 41st birthday this Sunday, Anderson holds the prestigious record as England's leading wicket-taker in Test matches, having claimed an impressive 690 dismissals.However, his current performance in the Ashes has been less than satisfactory, managing to secure just five wickets at an average of approximately 75.Nonetheless, Anderson is resolute in his decision to continue playing. He emphasized that as long as he enjoys the backing of skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, he will persist in representing his country. The unwavering support he receives from the duo is evident fro...
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England vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test: Watch – Steve Smith run-out decision sparks another controversy, Ashwin applauds umpire Nitin Menon’s call | Cricket News – Times of India

Controversies refuse to die in the ongoing Ashes series, as the fifth and final Test at the Kennington Oval saw another such moment on day two, which led to divided opinions.Sparks flew on Friday over another contentious decision, which saw former Australia captain Steve Smith being given not out by third umpire Nitin Menon on a run-out decision.Smith's attempt to steal a cheeky second run ended up in the Australian batter diving to beat substitute fielder George Ealham's throw, as England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow removed the stumps in a flash and appealed for a run-out.Smith walked halfway back to the pavilion after watching the replay on the big screen and the England players started celebrating amid loud cheers, but the video review suggested that bails came off the groove complet...