Breaking News Today – The Brisbane Ashes vs England
The Brisbane Ashes have long been a fixture in Australian sport. They are named after the famous rugby match between England and Australia. In the 1930s, it was common to refer to the interstate rugby league rivalry between these countries as the “Ashes”. Even in the mid-1900s, the two countries’ captains were buried in a casket with the ashes of their cigars in the centre.
The Ashes test match is set to start today at the iconic Gabba stadium, where the first Test took place in 1982. Both sides are facing a number of scandals ahead of the series, and the COVID-19 restrictions have added to the complication. But the Ashes match is a spectacle to behold, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy the match. For those who are interested in attending, there are plenty of ways to get to the stadium.
Cricket fans in Australia are thrilled by the prospect of being part of the Ashes, and the Australians are particularly excited by the chance to host two of the world’s top-ranked teams. The cricket board is trying to draw attention to issues of racism and inclusion, while also capitalizing on the heightened interest in the sport since the Ashes series. Moreover, they are leveraging the popularity of the game in Dubai to ensure a great match.
England must end their 35-year-long winless streak at the Gabba in the first Ashes Test. The last time they won in Brisbane was in 1986, when Ian Botham scored 138* and claimed a five-wicket haul from John Emburey. In the second innings, the Australians were bowled out for 270, and England won the series by nine wickets.
Despite the defeat in the previous Ashes series, England are hoping for a better showing in the upcoming series. Captain Joe Root needs to make plenty of runs and his form has been outstanding. Ben Stokes will be another man to watch out for during the series. In Australia’s Test team, the Australians are likely to be the favorites. But they need to be wary of the mighty Australians.
During the second test, Mitchell Starc took a wicket with his first ball. The first yorker from Starc to Rory Burns went for a direct hit, and the stump blew off after the ball was struck. The yorker was the first to strike Rory Burns. He was caught on his way towards the leg-stump. The next ball was a wide, slow delivery from Mitchell Starc.
If Ben Stokes is able to play, this is a huge inclusion for cricket fans and tourists. Stuart Broad and James Anderson may replace Mark Wood. Both have been impressive this season, and the tourists will be delighted to catch a bit of Australian talent in Brisbane. All five Ashes tests will be broadcast live on ABC Radio. Alternatively, fans can listen to the games on pay-TV. And remember, tickets for all Ashes tests are on sale.
As for England, it has been a long time since their last series victory in Australia. The last time England won 16 Tests in a row was 2001. And Australia are still smarting from last year’s humiliation in England. While few Australians could begrudge England for their triumph last year, the fact is that the English side was the superior team. There have been many instances of England being unable to win the Ashes after all.
On the fourth day of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane, England were 9 wickets down, and were left needing just 20 runs to win. Nathan Lyon took his 400th Test wicket, and his removal of Dawid Malan ended a 162-run third-wicket stand for Australia. The Australians were able to win the match in Brisbane despite the aforementioned problems. It was the first Ashes Test without DRS, and there was some controversy regarding the conditions of the match.
