'If all the pitches are like that I'm done in the Ashes series.'
'A fast bowler that is bowling 124 (kmph) and he's got a mouth from the south'
'We've got some areas we can improve, there's some growth within the team and there's two obvious ones.'
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Australian media hailed Pat Cummins' batting heroics as the final blow of a "rope-a-dope" strategy that delivered a thrilling two-wicket win over England
No one expected Australia to win after they lost 8 wickets, but they didn't reckon with Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon.
Steve Smith and Travis Head join top-ranked Marnus Labuschagne following their centuries in the ICC World Test Championship Final against India.
He felt Australia will get better as the series progresses.
'The Indian top order should observe Babar and Kane to understand how to handle pacers when the ball is moving around. Both of them possess exceptional skills in playing late.'
India lost seven wickets for the addition of just 70 runs as they crumbled in the first session itself. Here's how the Day 5 panned out.
Australia's victory hinged on the dismissal of Virat Kohli on the final day.
The Meteorological (MeT) department of the UK has predicted a 30 per cent chance of precipitation during the afternoon,
Khawaja steers calm course on Ashes rollercoaster
England's audacious 'Bazball' flamboyance was trumped by some true Australian grit after five days of cut and thrust Ashes cricket.
IMAGES from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and Australia in Indore on Thursday.
Images from Day 2 of the second Ashes between England and Australia at Lord's in London on Thursday.
Siraj was perhaps the only bright spot for India with the ball
'Lyon has over 400 Test wickets and dismissed India's best batter in this crucial moment.'
Pat Cummins' side stayed in control at the end of Day 2 of the WTC Final.
Australia's bowlers struck twice in quick succession in a devastating spell against England at Edgbaston on Sunday, before heavy rain prevented any further play.
Ahead of the start of the WTC Final, Australian players read out AI's prediction of the match, which got underway at the Oval.
Travis Head likes the way England skipper Ben Stokes and Head coach Brendon McCullum are leading the English Test team.
Boland experienced English conditions on a tour with an Indigenous team of cricketers in 2018 and Cummins said he was convinced the 34-year-old would not need to overhaul his bowling approach to succeed.
Another tough choice India need to make is in the wicket-keeping department.
This is India's second appearance in the WTC final after losing the inaugural game in 2021 to New Zealand.
'He's (Green) such a legend, he's such a nice guy. You only want the best for him, so I really enjoyed it.'
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon doesn't believe Australia's preparations for the World Test Championship final will be affected by the talk around the Ashes.
The absence of the dashing wicketkeeper-batter leaves a big void in India's Test eleven, said Hayden
Australia's pacemen Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins ripped out England's top order with a masterclass of textbook bowling to put their side in sight of a 2-0 Ashes lead on Saturday.
The Indians lost their last seven wickets for the addition of just 70 runs on the final day of the contest.
IMAGES from Day 5 of the WTC Final between Australia and India, played at The Oval, in London, on Sunday.
With Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane unbeaten at the end of the penultimate day of the WTC Final, will India pull off another stunning win?
Todd Murphy wants to learn R Ashwin's carrom ball to enhance his skills.
Australia racked up 469 in their first innings and then reduced India to 151/5 to put themselves in the box seat in the World Test Championship final.
Hazlewood makes the cut as Australia confirm WTC final squad
Joe Root continued with his purple patch during the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston, bringing up his 30th Test century.
Ahead of the WTC final between India and Australia, Ricky Ponting picked Australia's playing XI.
With the Ashes set to get underway, Australian players reflected on the prestigious series and their aim for the upcoming tournament.
India's hopes of breaking their ICC trophy drought after 2013, remained unfulfilled as Australia handed them a crushing loss at the WTC Final.
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