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Slow over-rates costs England and Australia WTC points and match fees

England and Australia lost two World Test Championship points and 40 per cent of their match fees for a slow over-rate in the Ashes opener.

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Ben Stokes 'devastated' as England fall behind after opening Ashes Test defeat

Ben Stokes was "devastated" as England fell behind in the Ashes after a gripping climax to the first Test at Edgbaston but he was resolute that their style of play can topple Australia.

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Ricky Ponting lauds England star Ben Stokes for 'proactive captaincy'

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has been impressed by the 'proactive captaincy' shown by England's Ben Stokes during the ongoing Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

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Jonny Bairstow hails adventurous declaration from Ben Stokes during Ashes opener

Jonny Bairstow applauded an adventurous declaration from Ben Stokes after the England captain rolled the dice on the first day of the Ashes.

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'Incredible' Ashes record secured Stuart Broad's Edgbaston place – Ben Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes pointed to Stuart Broad's "incredible" record against Australia as the chief reason the veteran seamer got the nod over Mark Wood for the first Ashes Test.

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England's Moeen Ali could not turn down Ashes series under Ben Stokes' captaincy

England spinner Moeen Ali admits Ben Stokes being captain and only one series would have tempted him to overturn his Test retirement.

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