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Steve Harmison criticises Kevin Pietersen for slamming England's bowling attack
Pietersen expressed his displeasure with England's lethargic approach, notably the time it took for the players to get onto the field and the slow pace at which they bowled. Following the conclusion of day one of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, Pietersen launched a scathing critique against England after they elected to bowl first against Australia.
Jos Buttler to be offered lucrative multi-year Rajasthan Royals contract: Report
Since 2018 Buttler has been an integral part of the Royals and has a remarkable record for the franchise, with five centuries and 18 fifties in 71 matches. He also plays for Paarl Royals, the team owned by Rajasthan in South Africa's SA20 league, which was launched earlier this year.
I got asked for England Test coach role before Brendon McCullum, reveals Ricky Ponting
Following England's resounding 4-0 defeat in the Ashes series held in Australia in early 2022, significant changes were implemented within the team management. Head coach Chris Silverwood, batting mentor Graham Thorpe, and managing director Ashley Giles all faced dismissal from their respective jobs.
Ashes 2023: England's ultra-attacking approach faces tough examination against Australia
During the next six weeks that promise excitement, thrill and tension in equal measure, England, who have won 11 of 13 matches under Stokes and McCullum, will be put to a relentless Test at home to see if they can retain their style of play which has given them immense success, having not lost a series yet.
Ashes 2023: Scott Boland has done everything that he can for selection, says Andrew McDonald
The seamer took five wickets overall in the match after Australia preferred to pick him over Michael Neser with Josh Hazlewood unavailable due to injuries. Ahead of the first Ashes Test starting from June 16 at Edgbaston, Australia have to make a selection call between Boland and Hazlewood vying for a spot in the playing eleven.
Moeen Ali returns as England name playing XI for first Ashes Test; pick Broad over Wood
In the playing eleven announced by England two days away from Ashes series opener, Ali will now be making a return to Test cricket in place of injured Jack Leach at his home ground. The spin all-rounder accepted an SOS call from captain Ben Stokes post Leach being ruled out due to a stress fracture in lower back.
'Can't overlook': Brett Lee throws support behind Boland to play Ashes opener
Boland, Boland was selected in the WTC Final playing XI over Michael Neser with Josh Hazlewood unavailable due to injury, played a key role in Australia bowling out India for 234 on Day Five of the marquee clash, including the double scalp of Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in the second innings to set the base for a 209-run victory.
'I am ready': Joe Root insists on his readiness despite lack of IPL action
Root, who was signed by Rajasthan Royals for INR 1 crore, played just three times for the Royals and batted only once, making 10 off 15 balls. However, he made a fluent 56 during England's 10-wicket win over Ireland at Lord's on Saturday, which was his first red-ball innings since the Wellington Test against New Zealand in February.
Ben Stokes can still have tremendous impact even if he doesn't bowl a ball: Brendon McCullum
Ben Stokes suffered a flare-up of a left knee injury during the drawn Test series in New Zealand in February. Since then, he has bowled just one over in one of his two matches for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in IPL 2023, where his appearances were limited due to various niggles.
Brendon Julian advises Australia to get Mitchell Starc bowl first change during Tests in England
Mitchell Starc has majorly opened the bowling for Australia in Tests in the last couple of years, including picking 30 wickets at an average of 30.86 while donning the same role in England. But he was out of playing eleven in four out of Australia's five Tests during the 2019 Ashes in England, as the tourists resorted to rotating bowlers throughout the series.
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