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Jonny Bairstow hails adventurous declaration from Ben Stokes during Ashes opener

Stokes threw caution to wind on day one of the first Test, waving his side in at 393 for eight in the hope of snapping up a late wicket at Edgbaston.

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow hails Joe Root for coming through Ashes doldrums with ‘special’ century

Jonny Bairstow hailed a “special” innings from Joe Root as the England batter ended his eight-year wait for an Ashes hundred on the first day of the series opener at Edgbaston.

Evening Standard

Lyon works magic as Australia blunt Bazball and keep England in check

Helped by an amenable pitch, the wolfish off-spinner took four wickets and denied the hosts a truly formidable total

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Joe Root ensures most-hyped Ashes lives up to billing on thrilling opening day

England 393-8dec, Australia 14-0 - Australia trail by 379 runs: Root made a stunning century before England’s bold declaration at Edgbaston

The Independent UK

Zak Crawley sets frenzied tone for Ashes with brilliant first-ball blast

As the only hush of the day descended at Edgbaston, the opener delivered good omens for England from the off

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root holds firm after Australia rock England in Ashes opener

NEW DELHI: Joe Root showed a tremendous amount of resilience as England fought back against Australia on the opening day of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston in Brimingham on Friday. England reached 240-5 at tea, with Root unbeaten on 66 and Jonny Bairstow on 33.

The Times of India

WATCH: England's Harry Brook gets out in a bizarre fashion in first Ashes Test

NEW DELHI: England's Harry Brook fell victim to a bizarre dismissal, adding to the drama of the match, while negotiating Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon on the first day of the Ashes opener at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday.

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The Ashes: Joe Root ends long wait for century against Australia on thrilling opening day

STUMPS: England 393/8d, Australia 14/0

Evening Standard

Cricketers and fans honour three killed in deadly city rampage ahead of Ashes

A moment’s silence was held for Grace O’Malley-Kumar, Barnaby Webber and Ian Coates at Edgbaston on Friday.

The Independent UK

Ashes 1st Test | Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1, but early declaration backfires

The Ashes 2023: follow session by session updates of the opening Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston

The Hindu

Nottingham attack victims to be remembered in touching tribute during first Ashes Test

England will commemorate the three victims of the shocking attacks in Nottingham this week during the opening Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston on Friday

Daily Mirror

England vs Australia LIVE: Cricket scorecard and Ashes updates after enthralling first day at Edgbaston

Australia 14-0; England 393-8 declared - Australia trail by 379 runs: Joe Root makes stunning century on opening day at Edgbaston

The Independent UK

The Ashes first Test, day one: England declare on 393-8 against Australia – as it happened

Joe Root struck a superb century before Ben Stokes declared at Edgbaston, with Australia easing to stumps at 14-0

The Guardian - UK

England legends Steve Harmison and Darren Gough urge Ashes attack to come out swinging

The Aussies love putting the Poms in their place from the first ball of an Ashes series, but it hasn't always been one-way traffic - the Baggy Greens came unstuck at Edgbaston in 1997 and, for two sessions at least, at Lord's 18 years ago

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The Independent UK

Ashes rivals unite in honour of Nottingham victims on opening day of series

The England and Wales Cricket Board announced the mark of respect on the first day of the first Test at Edgbaston.

The Independent UK

5 key issues for England ahead of the first Ashes Test with Australia

The series begins at Edgbaston on Friday.

Manchester Evening News

Ashes 2023 dates, venues, TV channel and schedule in full

The Ashes gets underway at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham on Friday while Old Trafford also hosts a Test match between England and Australia later in the iconic series

The Guardian - UK

I was confident England would win the Ashes … and then I saw the Aussies

Doubts have crept in after England lost Jack Leach while Pat Cummins’ side enjoyed ideal preparation for the first Test at Edgbaston in their defeat of India

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The Independent UK

England vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Ashes 2023

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Australia's Steve Smith happy to be back at Edgbaston for Ashes opener

NEW DELHI: Steve Smith is looking forward to beginning a new Ashes series at Edgbaston, which holds a special place in his memories. He considers his performance in the previous Ashes Test at the venue to be the most enjoyable of his 97 Tests for Australia.

The Independent UK

Steve Smith holds fond memories of Edgbaston as he prepares for Ashes battle

Smith made centuries in both innings last time.

The Guardian - UK

Broad gets nod for Ashes opener as England throw down gauntlet

Ben Stokes has named his England team for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, opting for the experience of Stuart Broad over the pace of Mark Wood

Daily Mirror

England team announced for first Ashes Test vs Australia as Stuart Broad included

Stuart Broad's game temperament and hold over David Warner has given the England legend first dibs against Australia at Edgbaston

Evening Standard

Moeen Ali: There won’t be many maidens from me, but I’m going to give this everything I’ve got

A fire alarm seemed fitting cause for delay, as Moeen Ali waited to discuss his response to England’s emergency call for the first time at Edgbaston yesterday.

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