Bharat Express

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Ahead of his historic match, the seasoned player resorted to social media to deliver a magnificent message to his fans.

Since the second Ashes Test at Lord's ended in controversy, a war of words has broken out between the Australian and British journalists.

In a formal statement issued through a spokeswoman, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak supported the England team and charged the Australian players with violating the rules of the game.

Paine, a wicketkeeper-batter, had stepped down as Australia captain days before the last Ashes series at home due to a 'sexting' scandal and was replaced by pacer Pat Cummins as Test skipper.

The Australian opener, much like he was on the second day, was an immovable force of defiance, dampening the swing and seam of James Anderson and Stuart Broad, taming the rage of Ollie Robinson, and stifling the sharp spin of Moeen Ali.

To achieve this feat, Anderson cleaned up Alex Carey who was well set on 66 before getting undone by the English bowler.

The victory against England in the WTC final last week has given Australia the advantage, but England has been playing a fierce brand of cricket known as the "Bazball" under Ben Stokes.

England captain Ben Stokes needed only a few moments of deliberation before calling on New Zealand to bat again.

England will now take a 1-0 series lead into the second and final test in Wellington from Friday...

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