Ben Stokes & Co. opt to bat first in Ashes opener, Hazlewood replaces Starc
Updated On: 16 June, 2023 02:59 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
England, which had already named its lineup, has won 12 of its last 17 tests with its attacking and carefree `Bazball` approach under Stokes and coach Brendon ("Baz") McCullum
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Australia went for Josh Hazelwood at the expense of pacer Mitchell Starc. Seamer Scott Boland, who impressed recently against India, keeps his place in the attack along with Cummins and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon (Pic: AFP)
England captain Ben Stokes chose to bat on what appears a good batting wicket in hot and sunny conditions at Edgbaston on Friday in the opening match of an eagerly awaited Ashes series against Australia that both teams hope will be a showcase for Test cricket. The conditions are such that Australia captain Pat Cummins said he would have also batted.
England, which had already named its lineup, has won 12 of its last 17 tests with its attacking and carefree `Bazball` approach under Stokes and coach Brendon ("Baz") McCullum.
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