Chappelli is FIRED UP ahead of the first Test tonight 🔥
"We want to score quickly," Stokes told Sky Sports in April.Australian captain Pat Cummins and head coach Andrew McDonald inspect the Edgbaston pitch on Wedneday.
"I don't know why they want . Obviously, Stokes has got a reason for wanting that sort of pitch. We'll find out if he's right by the end of July."If the green wicket at The Oval that Australia beat India on in the ICC World Test Championship final is anything to go by, then runs should be plentiful at Edgbaston.
"Any wicket suits – he's just got this method and hunger to score runs," said former Test player Steve O'Keefe of Smith. England bowler Stuart Broad celebrates after dismissing David Warner during day one of the 4th Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford on September 04, 2019 in Manchester, England.
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