Simon Burnton
Simon Burnton is a Guardian sports writer
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Brendon McCullum, the head coach, defended England’s approach and said they could have won the first Ashes Test with ‘the rub of the green’
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England bowler Ollie Robinson rejected criticism of his sweary outburst after he bowled Australia’s Usman Khawaja
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Fans in the Hollies Stand were pigging out on a damp Sunday but Darth Vader outstayed his welcome at the first Test
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Signed anthems, few maidens, plenty of fire and lots of beer on the menu as series gets under way in bright sunshine
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Jonny Bairstow said he had no idea that England’s surprise declaration on day one in the first Ashes Test against Australia was coming
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While England are full of confidence under new leadership, Australia will want to keep hold of urn they have held since 2017
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The captain has talked up England’s chances before the first Test against Australia, saying: ‘‘If we play to our capabilities, we are able to beat any team’
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Could the first Ashes Test venue hinder England’s prospects or will a Disney remake of Peter Pan transport Australia’s hopes to never-never land?
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Australia’s Steve Smith has said ‘I hope that I’m a better player’ since averaging 110.57 with the bat during the 2019 Ashes in England
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Ben Stokes will lead from the front despite his injured knee while Australia will again hope Steve Smith scores heavily
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Pat Cummins has said he is preparing for an ‘era-defining’ few weeks after leading Australia to victory in the World Test Championship final
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Australia wrapped up victory against India in the World Test Championship final, winning by an emphatic 209 runs
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Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane steadied the ship for India after they were set a daunting target of 444 by Australia
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Gary Barwell is head of sports turf and grounds at Edgbaston and is leaving nothing to chance with responsibility for the first Ashes Test
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Australia lead India by 296 runs with six second innings wickets intact after the third day of the World Test Championship at the Kia Oval
Flukes, fingers and fumbles: moments that decided first Ashes Test