Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen was critical of the decision made by the English team to declare the first innings at 393/8 in the opening test match Ashes series against Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
England's wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow hailed the adventurous declaration from Ben Stokes in the opener match of Ashes against Australia on day 1 and said that it is the best form of attack. England declared the first innings at 393/8 in the hope of snapping up a late wicket at Edgbaston.
With the captaincy of Ben Stokes and the leadership of head coach Brendon McCullum, England have played a new brand of cricket. And Hussain thinks that with this team draws are not of the picture.
Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine expressed his surprise at the statement made by England's Test captain, Ben Stokes, regarding his desire for flat, fast pitches to support England's aggressive approach in the 2023 Ashes series.
The hosts will be aiming to avenge their 4-0 loss in the 2021-22 season. Australia too will be aiming to win their first Ashes series in England in over 20 years.
Don Bradman was a threat to England. But the Australian team of the 1930s had some other outstanding batters too, like Stan McCabe and skipper Bill Woodfull. To combat Australia's high-level skill with the bat, England bowling attack planned the 'Bodyline' technique.