Two of England's Ashes stars and a young Dutch phenomenon have been nominated for the ICC's Men's Player of the Month award for July 2023, according to International Cricket Council (ICC)
Australia battles with a defensive approach while England continues to push for wickets in a session which lacked high-intensity encounters at the Oval on Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test on Friday.
Ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test, Australia opener David Warner affirmed that retirement is not what is occupying his mind and he is concerned about going out on the pitch and scoring runs for his team
England batter Harry Brook is keen to deny Australia from enjoying their first overseas Ashes win since 2001 in the final Test at The Oval on Thursday.
Australia retained the Ashes with an unassailable 2-1 series lead on Sunday after the Manchester Test was drawn following a washed-out fifth day. It was a blow for England who were primed to draw level in the series, having fought back from 2-0 down.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins acknowledged the fact that Australia might need to change their tactics for the final Test of Ashes 2023 against England after retaining the Ashes.
England ended Day 3 on a strong note as Mark Wood dominated the entire final session to take the hosts one step closer to levelling the series on Friday at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
Josh Hazlewood sealed off the first session on a high note for Australia as he picked up three wickets to bring Australia back into the game on Day 3 of the Ashes 4th Test on Friday at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground
England skipper Ben Stokes has dropped a hint that the hosts will go into the fourth Ashes Test, at the Old Trafford ground, with more aggressive intent.
Australia's all-rounder Cameron Green feels that it is a 'bit of a stretch" for him to take up the role of opening batter for Australia in their upcoming Ashes 2023 fourth Test encounter against England.