The first Test of Ashes 2023 is living upto expectations. After Ben Stokes-led England opted to bat first on the opening day, on Friday (June 16), they rode on Joe Root's unbeaten 118 to declare at 393 for 8.

Ashes 2023, 1st Test: England will tease Australia with something appealing to chase, says Kumar Sangakkara

Captain Meg Lanning and left-hander Rachael Haynes put on a fourth-wicket partnership of 169 as Australia batted their way into a strong position on the first day of their Ashes test against England in Canberra on Thursday.

Women's Ashes Test: Australia reach 327 for 7 after end of play on Day 1

On day three of the ongoing first Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin expressed excitement as Joe Root and Dawid Malan helped England stage a comeback.

Ashes 2021: Day five can be most happening, says Ashwin after Root, Malan lead England comeback

Dawid Malan and Joe Root's spirited fightback helped England close day three of first Ashes Test at The Gabba on a high as the tourists reached 220/2 at stumps, trailing by 58 runs.

Ashes: Joe Root, Dawid Malan's 159-run stand helps England fightback on Day 3 of 1st Test

Travis Head smashed a T20-style century to put Australia firmly in control of the first Ashes test on Thursday as England were hit by an injury crisis during a miserable day two in the field at the Gabba.

Ashes, 1st Test 2nd day: Travis Head slams quickfire 112* to put Australia in control over England

An insipid batting display lasting two sessions left England with a lot of catching up to do after a horror start to their Ashes campaign against Australia on Wednesday.

Ashes 2021: England on back foot after being bowled out for 147 in horror start at The Gabba

One of the most intense cricketing rivalries is all set to resume as the much-awaited Ashes 2021-22 opener will be held on December 8 (Wednesday) at The Gabba, Brisbane.

Ashes 2021-22: Full schedule, squads, venues, telecast, live streaming as Aus-Eng resume intense rivalry

Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins on Sunday revealed the playing XI for the upcoming first Ashes Test, beginning Wednesday at the Gabba. Travis Head will bat at number five while Mitchell Starc has also found a place in the bowling attack.

Ashes, 1st Test: Pat Cummins reveals Australia's playing XI, Mitchell Starc included

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