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Eng vs Aus 1st Test day 1 international (Test) match in Group B between England vs Australia on July 1 at Edgbaston, Birmingham; the game starts at 10:30 AM GMT.
Joe Root is back to number 3 and thatβs a good call by the English captain in order to solidify the top order. Thatβs exactly where the teamβs best batsman needs to bat. It gets even better for Australia with Steve Smith and David Warner back in the team. Theyβve been the stalwarts for Aussies over the last decade or so, irrespective of the format. However, theyβre really going to have a tough time, especially with the English supporters ready to roast them. We all know the reason, donβt we? But, itβs going to be βfire vs fireβ! Can continue to write about it, and talk about it, on and on, after all, itβs the most loved rivalries in Test cricketβ¦
βIf we can be really clear, come out and execute well, it doesnβt matter if we play at Edgbaston or on the moon, we think our best cricket is good enough,β were Tim Paineβs words when he addressed the media a couple of days back. Itβs good to see the Australian skipper confident in his teamβs abilities, but he needs to make sure they walk the talk. Can probably save the Moonwalk for after-party.
This Test at Edgbaston also marks the start of the first-ever World Test championship, so apart from the Ashes, both teams will also be motivated to finish in the top two teams to battle it out in the final in 2021. Australia are five-time World champions when it comes to the limited-over format and theyβll be looking forward to replicate their dominance even in the longest format. All they need to do is play some consistent Test cricket, over the next two years. This is the first step β the stakes just got higher! The idea of having a Test championship is a good move to save Test cricket going forward..
Mind games have started, a lot has already been said by the players, the coaching staff, the English media has got involved, and that shall be the scenario for the next 45 days, believe me. Thereβs gonna be a hell lot of action, till the Australian team is on English soil; not only on the field, but, also off the field. The last time a visiting team won the Ashes was way back in 2010-11. Meanwhile, the last time Australia won the Ashes on English soil was at the beginning of the 21st century. Yup, itβs been a while..
Toss: Sri Lanka won the toss and opt to bat
Time: 10:00 AM GMT
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
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