After whitewashing the World Test champions New Zealand, Ben Stokes-led England are all set to lock horns with Team India in the rescheduled fifth and final match of the incomplete five-match series, which took place last year, on Friday (July 01) in Edgbaston, Birmingham.&nbsp;

On Thursday (June 30), the England Cricket's official Twitter handle shared the hosts' playing XI. It is a star-studded line-up which also sees the return of premier pacer James Anderson. For the unversed, the 39-year-old speedster had missed the third and final Test between England and New Zealand, in Headingley, Leeds, due to ankle injury. He replaces Craig Overton, who was playing in the swing bowler's place and scored a magnificent 97 in the first innings of the final Test versus the Kiwis.

Further, wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes is also ruled out after having not yet recovered from Covid-19. The Englishman had also missed the second half of the series finale between the Three Lions and Black Caps last week.&nbsp;

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England stunned one and all with their gung-ho approach during the NZ series at home. Under Stokes and new head coach Brendon McCullum, the hosts are expected to come hard versus India in order to end the series in a 2-2 stalemate. India already have an unassailable lead, however, England would be desperate to not lose the series and, thus, will rely on their new and exciting style of play.

For India, they are yet to name their playing XI. However, regular captain Rohit Sharma is set to miss the one-off Test due to Covid-19 virus. In his absence, Jasprit Bumrah is likely to lead the side.

England's playing XI for 5th Test against India:

Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Sam Billings (w), Matthew Potts, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson.

After whitewashing the World Test champions New Zealand, Ben Stokes-led England are all set to lock horns with Team India in the rescheduled fifth and final match of the incomplete five-match series, which took place last year, on Friday (July 01) in Edgbaston, Birmingham.

After whitewashing the World Test champions New Zealand, Ben Stokes-led England are all set to lock horns with Team India in the rescheduled fifth and final match of the incomplete five-match series, which took place last year, on Friday (July 01) in Edgbaston, Birmingham. On Thursday (June 30), the England Cricket's official Twitter handle shared the hosts' playing XI. It is a star-studded line-up which also sees the return of premier pacer James Anderson. For the unversed, the 39-year-old speedster had missed the third and final Test between England and New Zealand, in Headingley, Leeds, due to ankle injury. He replaces Craig Overton, who was playing in the swing bowler's place and scored a magnificent 97 in the first innings of the final Test versus the Kiwis. Further, wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes is also ruled out after having not yet recovered from Covid-19. The Englishman had also missed the second half of the series finale between the Three Lions and Black Caps last week. ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid names 3 batters who could open for India if Rohit Sharma gets ruled out of 5th Test vs England England stunned one and all with their gung-ho approach during the NZ series at home. Under Stokes and new head coach Brendon McCullum, the hosts are expected to come hard versus India in order to end the series in a 2-2 stalemate. India already have an unassailable lead, however, England would be desperate to not lose the series and, thus, will rely on their new and exciting style of play. For India, they are yet to name their playing XI. However, regular captain Rohit Sharma is set to miss the one-off Test due to Covid-19 virus. In his absence, Jasprit Bumrah is likely to lead the side. England's playing XI for 5th Test against India: Alex Lees, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Sam Billings (w), Matthew Potts, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson.

Eng vs Ind: Fit-again James Anderson returns as Ben Stokes & Co. announce playing XI for series decider

Sam Curran reviewed England's far-reaching 4-1 series prevail upon India in the 2018 Test series at home. The left-arm all-rounder&nbsp;was declared the Player of the Series and had performed amazingly well with both bat and ball.&nbsp;

He&nbsp;feels that specific series has given him the certainty that he can execute his abilities at the most elevated level. He trusts India is an elite side and performing against them has given him the conviction that he has a place at this level.&nbsp;

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In a conversation ESPN, Sam Curran clarified the significance of the 2018 Test series against India to him.&nbsp;

"I always remember the exciting parts of that series. Luckily for me, it went well with bat and ball and we managed to win 4-1. Looking back on it, it gives you great confidence when you perform against that type of opposition," he said.&nbsp;

"For me, there's no better feeling. I always look back on that, thinking, yes, I can perform at this level. It gives you belief that you can perform against high-quality players," he added.

Sam Curran has uncovered that his top-most memory from that 2018 series against India was England winning the Edgbaston Test. It was a firmly battled challenge and finished in an exciting completion.&nbsp;

He scored a half-century in that game and had additionally gotten a fifer. England dominated the match on the last day by 31 runs and Sam Curran was the Player of the Match.&nbsp;

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"That Edgbaston Test was my favorite, the way we won that game on the last day, the last session, where it could have gone either way. I think we needed four-five wickets," he said

"And yeah, the way I batted, the way I bowled. The whole atmosphere at that stadium - it was my first experience of Edgbaston, so great memories," he concluded.

The first Test between England and India will be played today at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Sam Curran reviewed England's far-reaching 4-1 series prevail upon India in the 2018 Test series at home. The left-arm all-rounder was declared the Player of the Series and had performed amazingly well with both bat and ball.

Sam Curran reviewed England's far-reaching 4-1 series prevail upon India in the 2018 Test series at home. The left-arm all-rounder was declared the Player of the Series and had performed amazingly well with both bat and ball. He feels that specific series has given him the certainty that he can execute his abilities at the most elevated level. He trusts India is an elite side and performing against them has given him the conviction that he has a place at this level. ALSO READ: Cricket: England, India lock horns in first Test of the new World Test Championship cycle In a conversation ESPN, Sam Curran clarified the significance of the 2018 Test series against India to him. "I always remember the exciting parts of that series. Luckily for me, it went well with bat and ball and we managed to win 4-1. Looking back on it, it gives you great confidence when you perform against that type of opposition," he said. "For me, there's no better feeling. I always look back on that, thinking, yes, I can perform at this level. It gives you belief that you can perform against high-quality players," he added. Sam Curran has uncovered that his top-most memory from that 2018 series against India was England winning the Edgbaston Test. It was a firmly battled challenge and finished in an exciting completion. He scored a half-century in that game and had additionally gotten a fifer. England dominated the match on the last day by 31 runs and Sam Curran was the Player of the Match. ALSO READ: Cricket: Looking forward to playing against Virat Kohli again, says James Anderson "That Edgbaston Test was my favorite, the way we won that game on the last day, the last session, where it could have gone either way. I think we needed four-five wickets," he said "And yeah, the way I batted, the way I bowled. The whole atmosphere at that stadium - it was my first experience of Edgbaston, so great memories," he concluded. The first Test between England and India will be played today at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Cricket: 'I can perform at this level': Sam Curran says it gives 'great confidence' when you perform against India

Michael Vaughan has hit out at the English batsmen, expressing they get no opportunity of winning the Ashes later in the year on the off chance that they continue with their fragile batting show.&nbsp;

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England gave in on day three of the second Test in Edgbaston against New Zealand. The hosts are swaying at 122-9 in the subsequent innings, with their lead at only 37.&nbsp;

The Blackcaps have an incredible opportunity to win their first Test arrangement in England in 22 years notwithstanding rolling out various changes to their setup.&nbsp;

After the third day's play, Michael Vaughan attacked the England batting line-up and said on the BBC Test Match Special:&nbsp;

All through 2021 England have pivoted their squad, an approach they say is intended to battle a pressed schedule and the Covid upheld conditions matches have been played in. They won two Tests in Sri Lanka and the first on their visit through India recently, however look set to slip to a fourth loss in five matches on Sunday.&nbsp;

Micheal Vaughan, who made 18 centuries in Tests, additionally scrutinized England's rotation policy and proposed that they aren't sufficient yet to fiddle with their group a lot.&nbsp;

"England have tinkered too much. Everything has gone downhill for England since they went up 1-0 in India. Don't muck about with Test cricket. England aren't a good enough team to muck about."

Zak Crawley, scored 17 in the second innings at Edgbaston, his second-highest score in his previous 12 Test innings. Ollie Pope, has gone eight Tests without a half-century, while 25-year-old Dom Sibley has gone past 16 just twice in his previous 11 innings.&nbsp;

"They now have just five chances to sort the batting out before the Ashes. They can't arrive in Australia with a batting line-up this fragile. They'd have no chance. This batting line-up is fragile and we have to now start looking at players and wondering if they are good enough, because they keep getting out cheaply."

England retaliated with the ball on the third evening at Edgbaston to bowl New Zealand out for 388 and limit their first-innings lead to 85.&nbsp;

Notwithstanding, they got themselves 30-3 and 76-7, requiring a remain of 44 between Mark Wood and Olly Stone to bring the game into the fourth day.

Michael Vaughan has hit out at the English batsmen, expressing they get no opportunity of winning the Ashes later in the year on the off chance that they continue with their fragile batting show.

Michael Vaughan has hit out at the English batsmen, expressing they get no opportunity of winning the Ashes later in the year on the off chance that they continue with their fragile batting show. ALSO READ: Cricket: England were 'not good enough' against New Zealand: Chris Silverwood England gave in on day three of the second Test in Edgbaston against New Zealand. The hosts are swaying at 122-9 in the subsequent innings, with their lead at only 37. The Blackcaps have an incredible opportunity to win their first Test arrangement in England in 22 years notwithstanding rolling out various changes to their setup. After the third day's play, Michael Vaughan attacked the England batting line-up and said on the BBC Test Match Special: All through 2021 England have pivoted their squad, an approach they say is intended to battle a pressed schedule and the Covid upheld conditions matches have been played in. They won two Tests in Sri Lanka and the first on their visit through India recently, however look set to slip to a fourth loss in five matches on Sunday. Micheal Vaughan, who made 18 centuries in Tests, additionally scrutinized England's rotation policy and proposed that they aren't sufficient yet to fiddle with their group a lot. "England have tinkered too much. Everything has gone downhill for England since they went up 1-0 in India. Don't muck about with Test cricket. England aren't a good enough team to muck about." Zak Crawley, scored 17 in the second innings at Edgbaston, his second-highest score in his previous 12 Test innings. Ollie Pope, has gone eight Tests without a half-century, while 25-year-old Dom Sibley has gone past 16 just twice in his previous 11 innings. "They now have just five chances to sort the batting out before the Ashes. They can't arrive in Australia with a batting line-up this fragile. They'd have no chance. This batting line-up is fragile and we have to now start looking at players and wondering if they are good enough, because they keep getting out cheaply." England retaliated with the ball on the third evening at Edgbaston to bowl New Zealand out for 388 and limit their first-innings lead to 85. Notwithstanding, they got themselves 30-3 and 76-7, requiring a remain of 44 between Mark Wood and Olly Stone to bring the game into the fourth day.

Cricket: England's batting line-up is fragile, says Michael Vaughan

Chris Silverwood, the England head coach, has conceded the hosts were "not good enough" on day three of the second Test against New Zealand.&nbsp;

England disintegrated on day three preceding taking a slim lead of 37 runs before the finish of the play. The hosts finished the day at 122/9 subsequent to losing seven wickets in the last session of the day.&nbsp;

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Chris Silverwood yielded England team&nbsp;"needs to improve" and the youthful firearms would be "disappointed" to not get the chance.&nbsp;

As cited by ESPNcricinfo, Chris Silverwood said:&nbsp;

"It's obviously not good enough. We need to improve, there's no doubt about that. There are things to work on without a shadow of a doubt. No one is going to hide from that or deny it."&nbsp;

England have had some intense time off the field throughout the most recent couple of days, since the time Ollie Robinson's authentic 'misogynist' and 'bigot' tweets went to the front during his Test debut at Lord's. From that point forward, old tweets from James Anderson, Jos Buttler, and Eoin Morgan have likewise gone under the scanner.&nbsp;

Nonetheless, as per Chris Silverwood, England have bent over backward to focus on cricket in the midst of the online media furor. Talking after England gave in to 122 for 9 on Day 3 of the subsequent Test, he said:&nbsp;

"I don't think it has been a disruption. We've tried very hard to make sure that the noise on the outside has been quietened down to try and concentrate on cricket. Obviously, it's not easy, but that's what we've had to try and do because we had a Test match to try and compete in. There were plenty of lessons out there to learn from. It's a case of watching and learning what we can from how the New Zealand players go about their business, the methods they use, and the way they apply themselves."

Chris Silverwood, nonetheless, called attention to that the shortfall of large names like Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler hurt England, expressing that skipper Joe Root is the solitary batsman with a lot of involvement. He added:&nbsp;

"Let's have a little bit of perspective. We have got a very young batting line-up with limited experience. Joe Root is the one guy you would say has a heap of experience in that top seven. Getting the experience of Buttler and Stokes back will help the young players, as well. We've seen in the past that, if you put the inexperienced players in between the experienced ones, it helps them learn. That's what I'm hoping will happen in the India series.”&nbsp;

New Zealand have not won a Test series in England since 1999. That dry season looks set to end as England finished Day 3.&nbsp;

Chris Silverwood, the England head coach, has conceded the hosts were "not good enough" on day three of the second Test against New Zealand. England disintegrated on day three preceding taking a slim lead of 37 runs before the finish of the play.

Chris Silverwood, the England head coach, has conceded the hosts were "not good enough" on day three of the second Test against New Zealand. England disintegrated on day three preceding taking a slim lead of 37 runs before the finish of the play. The hosts finished the day at 122/9 subsequent to losing seven wickets in the last session of the day. ALSO READ: WTC Finals: 'Tim Southee will trouble the Indians the most', says Monty Panesar Chris Silverwood yielded England team "needs to improve" and the youthful firearms would be "disappointed" to not get the chance. As cited by ESPNcricinfo, Chris Silverwood said: "It's obviously not good enough. We need to improve, there's no doubt about that. There are things to work on without a shadow of a doubt. No one is going to hide from that or deny it." England have had some intense time off the field throughout the most recent couple of days, since the time Ollie Robinson's authentic 'misogynist' and 'bigot' tweets went to the front during his Test debut at Lord's. From that point forward, old tweets from James Anderson, Jos Buttler, and Eoin Morgan have likewise gone under the scanner. Nonetheless, as per Chris Silverwood, England have bent over backward to focus on cricket in the midst of the online media furor. Talking after England gave in to 122 for 9 on Day 3 of the subsequent Test, he said: "I don't think it has been a disruption. We've tried very hard to make sure that the noise on the outside has been quietened down to try and concentrate on cricket. Obviously, it's not easy, but that's what we've had to try and do because we had a Test match to try and compete in. There were plenty of lessons out there to learn from. It's a case of watching and learning what we can from how the New Zealand players go about their business, the methods they use, and the way they apply themselves." Chris Silverwood, nonetheless, called attention to that the shortfall of large names like Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler hurt England, expressing that skipper Joe Root is the solitary batsman with a lot of involvement. He added: "Let's have a little bit of perspective. We have got a very young batting line-up with limited experience. Joe Root is the one guy you would say has a heap of experience in that top seven. Getting the experience of Buttler and Stokes back will help the young players, as well. We've seen in the past that, if you put the inexperienced players in between the experienced ones, it helps them learn. That's what I'm hoping will happen in the India series.” New Zealand have not won a Test series in England since 1999. That dry season looks set to end as England finished Day 3.

Cricket: England were 'not good enough' against New Zealand: Chris Silverwood

The debatable soft-signal has yet again gone under the scanner, with England seamer Stuart Broad requiring the rule to be discarded. The discussion in regards to the rule emitted after Devon Conway was apparently caught in the slips by Zak Crawley off the bowling of Stuart Broad on Day 2 of the second England-New Zealand Test.&nbsp;

Nonetheless, the on-field umpires gave the soft signal as not out and the third umpire didn't have convincing proof to topple the on-field decision. Devon Conway got relief from the get-go in his innings and proceeded to score 80 to place New Zealand in a decent position.&nbsp;

Prior to the beginning of the third day's play, Stuart Broad scrutinized the soft-signal rule on Sky Sports and said:&nbsp;

"(Whether the rule should be changed) I do, absolutely. When you calmly look at the pros and cons of the soft signal, the cons completely outweigh the pros. So to me, that looks as if it's a poor ruling."

Stuart Broad, notwithstanding, communicated compassion towards the onfield and third umpire and figured that it was the standard that was placing them in a spot of trouble.&nbsp;

"I feel for the umpires in this situation. It's not the umpires' fault that they're 40 yards away - potentially 60 yards in white-ball cricket - with maybe an obscured view. It's actually the ruling that's putting the umpires in a really difficult situation. It's having to get a soft signal" - he said.&nbsp;

"You're going upstairs because you're not sure whether it's carried or not. So then to have to give an opinion whether you think it has, puts the umpire in a really tricky position. Then the third umpire's hands are tied a little bit with whatever that on-field call is" - he added.

Stuart Broad is certain that the low catch asserted by Zak Crawley was perfect given the response from Joe Root and James Bracey, who were only a yard away from the incident.&nbsp;

"You can see from our reaction on the field that we thought it was out, Zak thought he had his fingers under the ball and you only have to look at Joe Root's reaction at first slip and James Bracey's reaction behind the stumps - who are a yard away from it - to know that that ball has carried" - he concluded.&nbsp;

The debatable soft-signal has yet again gone under the scanner, with England seamer Stuart Broad requiring the rule to be discarded. The discussion in regards to the rule emitted after Devon Conway was apparently caught in the slips by Zak Crawley off the bowling of Stuart Broad on Day 2 of the second England-New Zealand Test.

The debatable soft-signal has yet again gone under the scanner, with England seamer Stuart Broad requiring the rule to be discarded. The discussion in regards to the rule emitted after Devon Conway was apparently caught in the slips by Zak Crawley off the bowling of Stuart Broad on Day 2 of the second England-New Zealand Test. Nonetheless, the on-field umpires gave the soft signal as not out and the third umpire didn't have convincing proof to topple the on-field decision. Devon Conway got relief from the get-go in his innings and proceeded to score 80 to place New Zealand in a decent position. Prior to the beginning of the third day's play, Stuart Broad scrutinized the soft-signal rule on Sky Sports and said: "(Whether the rule should be changed) I do, absolutely. When you calmly look at the pros and cons of the soft signal, the cons completely outweigh the pros. So to me, that looks as if it's a poor ruling." Stuart Broad, notwithstanding, communicated compassion towards the onfield and third umpire and figured that it was the standard that was placing them in a spot of trouble. "I feel for the umpires in this situation. It's not the umpires' fault that they're 40 yards away - potentially 60 yards in white-ball cricket - with maybe an obscured view. It's actually the ruling that's putting the umpires in a really difficult situation. It's having to get a soft signal" - he said. "You're going upstairs because you're not sure whether it's carried or not. So then to have to give an opinion whether you think it has, puts the umpire in a really tricky position. Then the third umpire's hands are tied a little bit with whatever that on-field call is" - he added. Stuart Broad is certain that the low catch asserted by Zak Crawley was perfect given the response from Joe Root and James Bracey, who were only a yard away from the incident. "You can see from our reaction on the field that we thought it was out, Zak thought he had his fingers under the ball and you only have to look at Joe Root's reaction at first slip and James Bracey's reaction behind the stumps - who are a yard away from it - to know that that ball has carried" - he concluded.

Cricket: 'Let's just do away with it now': Stuart Broad wants soft signal rule to be discarded

Trent Boult as of late uncovered that he trusts his participation in the second Test against England will place him in decent stead for the forthcoming World Test Championship final against India.&nbsp;

This comes after Trent Boult was allowed a time of rest to remain new for the exceptionally significant WTC Final clash in Southampton beginning June 18. Be that as it may, he is presently in line to include in the playing XI of the second Test at Edgbaston in the wake of being permitted to emerge from quarantine sooner than expected.&nbsp;

In a conversation with ESPNCricInfo, he said:&nbsp;

"Initially, I wasn't expecting to play this game but everything fell in line. I gave myself the chance to get out there, and I think I'll definitely be better off for that head out WTC Final."

Trent Boult feels playing in an appropriate match will assist him with planning just rehearsing in the nets.&nbsp;

"It's one thing loading and getting through numbers in the nets but to simulate that kind of game fitness and having to come back three, four, or five times in a day. There's no other way to do that. So I'm hoping it puts me in good stead" - he added.&nbsp;

Trent Boult additionally referenced that his toes were sore in the wake of running into bowl nearly&nbsp;30 overs in the ongoing Test, yet he was incredibly anxious to snatch the chances that lie ahead for him.&nbsp;

"The toes are a bit sore, but that's what happens when you ram into the shoes for 30 overs. I'm excited about what lies ahead next week in Southampton but equally excited with the opportunity here over the next couple of days" - he said.

After the finish of the Edgbaston Test, the New Zealand squad will go to Southampton to confront India in the much-awaited World Test Championship Final conflict beginning June 18, 2021.

Trent Boult as of late uncovered that he trusts his participation in the second Test against England will place him in decent stead for the forthcoming World Test Championship final against India.

Trent Boult as of late uncovered that he trusts his participation in the second Test against England will place him in decent stead for the forthcoming World Test Championship final against India. This comes after Trent Boult was allowed a time of rest to remain new for the exceptionally significant WTC Final clash in Southampton beginning June 18. Be that as it may, he is presently in line to include in the playing XI of the second Test at Edgbaston in the wake of being permitted to emerge from quarantine sooner than expected. In a conversation with ESPNCricInfo, he said: "Initially, I wasn't expecting to play this game but everything fell in line. I gave myself the chance to get out there, and I think I'll definitely be better off for that head out WTC Final." Trent Boult feels playing in an appropriate match will assist him with planning just rehearsing in the nets. "It's one thing loading and getting through numbers in the nets but to simulate that kind of game fitness and having to come back three, four, or five times in a day. There's no other way to do that. So I'm hoping it puts me in good stead" - he added. Trent Boult additionally referenced that his toes were sore in the wake of running into bowl nearly 30 overs in the ongoing Test, yet he was incredibly anxious to snatch the chances that lie ahead for him. "The toes are a bit sore, but that's what happens when you ram into the shoes for 30 overs. I'm excited about what lies ahead next week in Southampton but equally excited with the opportunity here over the next couple of days" - he said. After the finish of the Edgbaston Test, the New Zealand squad will go to Southampton to confront India in the much-awaited World Test Championship Final conflict beginning June 18, 2021.

Cricket: Trent Boult hopes Edgbaston Test will put him in 'good stead' for WTC final

Former Australian skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-lost-bit-of-love-for-cricket-at-one-point-says-steve-smith-after-ashes-comeback-century-240047">Steve Smith</a>, who is playing in his first Test after returning&nbsp;from the ban for his involvement in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-how-cameron-bancroft-tampered-the-ball-on-steve-smiths-orders-in-3rd-test-against-the-proteas-126435">infamous ball-tampering row</a>, is not bothered by being booed by Edgbaston crowd.&nbsp;

Smith smashed a brilliant century to help his team put up a competitive total in the first innings of the first Test.&nbsp;When the Australian side was struggling at 122 for 8 at one stage, Smith scored 144 and held the innings together after England threatened to bowl them out cheaply.&nbsp;

It was Smith's 24th Test century and probably one of his most important but he was greeted with boos by the hostile English crowd.

Besides that, the crowd also waved sandpapers at both Cameron Bancroft and David Warner post their dismissals as they walked off the field.&nbsp;

All three batsmen were involved in the ball-tampering scandal.&nbsp;

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"It doesn't bother me to be perfectly honest. I know that I've got the support of the guys in the room and for me that's all that really matters," on being asked about the treatment he received at Edgbaston.&nbsp;

"They went beserk on the balcony when I got to 100 and just looking up at them, it really sent shivers down my spine," Smith added.&nbsp;

"It's been a long time coming, getting another Test 100. It was just a huge moment and again, I said it, I'm lost for words, I don't really know what to say," said Smith.&nbsp;

At the close of Day one, England were 10 without loss.&nbsp;

Former Australian skipper Steve Smith, who is playing in his first Test after returning from the ban for his involvement in the infamous ball-tampering row, is not bothered by being booed by Edgbaston crowd.

Former Australian skipper Steve Smith, who is playing in his first Test after returning from the ban for his involvement in the infamous ball-tampering row, is not bothered by being booed by Edgbaston crowd. Smith smashed a brilliant century to help his team put up a competitive total in the first innings of the first Test. When the Australian side was struggling at 122 for 8 at one stage, Smith scored 144 and held the innings together after England threatened to bowl them out cheaply. It was Smith's 24th Test century and probably one of his most important but he was greeted with boos by the hostile English crowd. Besides that, the crowd also waved sandpapers at both Cameron Bancroft and David Warner post their dismissals as they walked off the field. All three batsmen were involved in the ball-tampering scandal. This kind of stuff spurs Steve Smith on.#ENGvAUS #Ashes #Ashes2019 pic.twitter.com/Sx1rHmkd2H — CricBlog (@cric_blog) August 2, 2019 × It’s a sandpaper send off from the Hollies. David Warner gone for the second time today from Stuart Broad. #TheAshes | #ENGvAUS | #Edgbaston pic.twitter.com/I2xhk3MK2q — Ploughmans CC (@PloughmansCC) August 1, 2019 × "It doesn't bother me to be perfectly honest. I know that I've got the support of the guys in the room and for me that's all that really matters," on being asked about the treatment he received at Edgbaston. "They went beserk on the balcony when I got to 100 and just looking up at them, it really sent shivers down my spine," Smith added. "It's been a long time coming, getting another Test 100. It was just a huge moment and again, I said it, I'm lost for words, I don't really know what to say," said Smith. At the close of Day one, England were 10 without loss.

Ashes 2019: Steve Smith 'not bothered' by being booed during Edgbaston Test

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