The Ashes 2023 series has begun. Their first game will be played between England and Australia in Birmingham. England have decided to bat first after winning the toss for this match. Australian captain Pat Cummins said after the toss that Mitchell Starc had been dropped from the playing XI. Josh Hazlewood has been given a chance in his place. Australia recently defeated India in the World Test Championship final.
England captain Ben Stokes said after winning the toss: “We’ll bat first.” The court looks very good. Good shot to win. This is a very special occasion for me along with the team. It feels good to be back on the pitch after the injury.” Australian captain Pat Cummins said: “There is a change in our starting XI. Mitchell Starc has been ruled out. Josh Hazlewood has arrived in his place in the game eleven. Stark did very well in the last fight. But Hazlewood is with us too, he’s good.
Significantly, the England team have failed to win the last three Ashes series. Australia had won 4-0 in 2017-18. At the same time, the series played in 2019 was tied 2-2. Australia won 4-0 in 2021-22. Now the England team would like to win at all costs. But it won’t be easy for him. The Australian team is in shape. India has been heavily defeated by them recently.
Australia: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (week), Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland
England: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow (week), Moeen Ali, Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson