England's men's and women's players will wear black armbands on Day One of their Test match against Australia this month as a tribute to victims of a stabbing and van attack in the English city of Nottingham, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday.

Ashes 2023: Players to wear black armbands, observe silence in honour of Nottingham attack victims

Australia’s Nathan Lyon produced a magical moment on Day 1 of the Edgbaston Test in Ashes 2023 as he produced an early freak moment of the series contender on Friday, June 16.

WATCH | Nathan Lyon scalps Harry Brook on a FREAK delivery to put Aussies in ascendency

Ben Stokes was in awe of Zak Crawley as the young England batter stunned his teammates on Friday, June 16 as he kick-started the Ashes 2023 with a four. Crawley, playing in his 35th Test match was at his fluent best as the hosts started on the front foot at Edgbaston in Birmingham against the Aussies.

WATCH | Zak Crawley leaves Ben Stokes and Co STUNNED after hitting first-ball four in Ashes

Modern-day best Test batter Steve Smith says that for the English and Australian players winning the Ashes is above everything else. As the Ashes 2023 gets underway in Edgbaston on Friday, Smith talked about the 140-year-plus-old history of this iconic rivalry and its importance for both teams.

For WTC Final we work for two years, for Ashes we work throughout our life: Steve Smith

The most iconic rivalry in Tests - the Ashes, is set to get underway at Edgbaston in Birmingham, and former England captain Nasser Hussain feels given what the hosts have achieved by deploying the 'Bazball' brand of cricket, expecting a draw as a result in any of the five Tests would be criminal.

Ashes 2023: 'Bazball' to keep draw out of equation, says Nasser Hussain

Ashes series 2023: The Test cricket 2023 Ashes series is all set to begin on Friday, June 16 between England and Australia. The first five venues will be Edgbaston, Lord’s, Headingley, Old Trafford and The Oval.

Ashes 2023: ENG vs AUS head-to-head record, squad, schedule, venue and key info

ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 Live Stream: Ashes 2023 will showcase the biggest rivalry in Test cricket. The England vs Australia test matches will commence on Friday, June 16.

ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 Live Stream: How, when & where to watch LIVE streaming in India, Australia & England

ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 1st Test: The first test match of Ashes 2023 between England vs Australia is all set to begin today (June 16). One of the oldest rivals in cricket history, the teams will lock horns at Birmingham's Edgbaston.

ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 1st Test live for free: How to watch England vs Australia live on mobile, TV, laptop

England all-rounder Moeen Ali was awarded the OBE for his services to cricket. Ali received the prestigious award at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, just two days before the Ashes.

Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali collects OBE for 'outstanding contributions to cricket'

ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 1st Test: The first test of The Ashes 2023 between England and Australia will kick off on Friday, June 16. The oldest rivals in test cricket will lock horns at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Ashes 2023 1st Test: ENG vs AUS probable playing XI, weather forecast, pitch report & live streaming details

Ashes 2023: ENG vs AUS 1st Test The highly-anticipated 73rd edition of the Ashes will start on Friday, June 16. It is the oldest and most prestigious contest in Test cricket.

Ashes 2023:  ENG vs AUS 1st Test full squads, schedule, Date, Time venue, live stream all you need to know

Ashes History: The Ashes is a Test match series played between England and Australia, the oldest rivals in cricket. They play for a small urn which stayed at the Marylebone Cricket Club at the Lord's Cricket Ground and then shifted to the museum.

History of The Ashes: Here’s all you need to know about Test cricket’s oldest rivalry ahead of Ashes 2023

ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023: 'The Ashes' is the oldest rivalry in test cricket between Australia and England, which began in 1882. Since then, the England vs Australia test series has always been highly anticipated by cricket fans.

ENG vs AUS Test Series: Here's your ultimate guide to 'The Ashes' 2023 between England & Australia

England have been handed a major boost on the eve of the first Ashes Test as they get ready for the high-voltage set clash against Australia starting on Friday, June 16.

Ashes 2023: Big News for England as skipper Ben Stokes declares himself fit to bowl against Aussies

The greatest rivalry in Tests - the Ashes 2023 is set to get underway at Edgbaston in Birmingham on June 16. Since last year when Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes took over the reins in the Test setup, England's track record changed for good.

Ashes 2023, 1st Test, England vs Australia - Preview and Result Prediction

Not everyone seems to be happy with Moeen Ali's inclusion in the Test side for the Ashes 2023. Though Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum sound confident of the 35-year-old adapting to Bazball's style of play, several former stars look upset with England's latest approach to boost their chances against Australia.

Moeen Ali's selection receives backlash as ex-captain plays down England's latest move to boost Ashes hopes

England's Harry Brook cannot wait to make another Test series his own. The Ashes 2023 being just one sleep away, Brook seems ready to take down the most-talked-about Aussie attack at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Ashes 2023 - 'The quicker they bowl...': Harry Brook warns Australia's pace battery

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has slammed the organisers of the Ashes after terming the schedule of the five-match series between England and Australia as ‘ridiculous’ on Wednesday, June 14.

Ashes 2023: Ian Chappell blasts organisers after ridiculous schedule, says 'it's a nightmare for all players'

England skipper Ben Stokes has revealed his Playing XI for the opening Test match of the Ashes 2023 as Moeen Ali and Stuart Broad return to the fold for the clash at Edgbaston.

Ashes: Moeen Ali, Stuart Broad picked for Edgbaston opener; Anderson, Robinson also return to face Aussies

Moeen Ali has come out of Test retirement to replace injured spinner Jack Leach in the Ashes squad after playing last of his 64 Tests in September 2021. The all-rounder, however, has admitted that he wouldn't have done so if Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum were not the captain and coach of the England Test team.

Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali reveals who made him come out of Test retirement

The Ashes is all set to begin and it promises to be an entertaining affair, with England's Bazball against World Test Champions Australia. England, after being in the dumps in red-ball cricket for too long, decided to make some concrete changes in leadership and in coaching style.

Ashes 2023: Former skipper Eoin Morgan reveals 'KEY' for England to win

Winning Ashes is never easy, be it at home or away, and with Australia holding an edge over England in the head-to-head record (34-32), they would fancy their chances this time after triumphing in the WTC Final against India on Sunday.

After claiming WTC Final, Pat Cummins sets sight on winning away Ashes for first time in over two decades

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has warned England ahead of the upcoming Ashes and suggests that the Bazball could work against them. Ponting who is in England for the World Test Championship (WTC) reckons, England don’t have a plan B and could see Australia regain the Ashes yet again.

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting warns Ben Stokes' England before crunch series, suggests 'Bazball' could backfire

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has decided between Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland for that one place in the bowling lineup for the first Test against England.

Ricky Ponting picks between Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland for Ashes 2023 opener, says 'he will start for me'

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