Stuart broad: Cricket News & Match Updates

Birmingham, Aug 1: It was England all the way in the opening session of the first Ashes Test between the hosts and Australia at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground on Thursday. After an inspired show by the duo of Stuart Broad (2/17) and James Anderson in the opening hour, it took some defiant batting from former skipper Steve Smith (23*) to take the visitors to lunch at 83/3 in 27 overs.

Having won the toss and decided to bat first in overcast conditions, Australia got off to the worst possible start as they lost David Warner for just 2 in the fourth over, trapped in front by Broad. Interestingly, replays showed that the ball was missing the stumps but Warner didn't review the decision.   Read More...