Birmingham Test Live: Australia strike early as England lose first wicket in Ashes Opener

In the highly anticipated Ashes opener at Birmingham, England suffered an early blow as Australia’s Josh Hazlewood claimed the wicket of Ben Duckett.

Duckett, attempting an aggressive shot, edged a length ball outside off-stump, resulting in a comfortable catch for wicketkeeper Alex Carey.

Australia’s breakthrough has provided them with an early counterpunch, as Duckett departs after scoring 12 runs off just 10 deliveries, including 2 boundaries. The battle for cricket supremacy intensifies as the Ashes rivalry unfolds.

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