Fifth Ashes Test, Sydney Cricket Ground (day one of five) England 211-3: Stream 78*, Root 72* Australia: Still to bat England won the toss Scorekeeper England’s promising start to the fifth Ashes Test against Australia was hampered by poor light and rain on the opening day in Sydney. Joe Root and Harry Brook had taken…
England captain Ben Stokes says he is proud of the way his players “held firm” to win the fourth Ashes Test after a wave of criticism in the build-up to the match. The inability to capitalize on good positions after they surrendered the Ashes in just 11 days of cricket, doubts over their preparation and…
Second Ashes Test, Gabba, Brisbane (day-night, day one of five) England 325-9: Root 135*, Crawley 76; Star 6-71 Australia: yet to hit England won the toss Scorekeeper Joe Root finally made a century in Australia to keep England afloat on a fascinating first day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. With day and night…
