Australia vs England: Stuart Broad becomes third England cricketer to play 150 Tests. Cricket News – Times of India

Adelaide: Fast bowler Stuart Broad Thursday became the third England Cricketer will play in 150 Tests when he steps on the field for the second time Ashes match against Australia,
Broad is the tenth cricketer to reach the milestone of 150 games in the longer format. James Anderson (167) and Alastair Cook (161) are the other two Englishmen to have played more than 150 Tests.
Broad removed Marcus Harris in the opening session on the first day of the Day-Night Test to mark the occasion. After that David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne survived a difficult period.

Opting to bat first, Australia got off to a poor start and Broad dismissed Harris (3) in the eighth over. It was an athletic catch from Jos Buttler as Australia lost their first wicket.
Warner and Labuschagne then batted carefully to ensure that Australia did not lose any more wickets in the first session.
In the first session, Australia posted 45/1 in 25 overs, with Warner and Labuschagne unbeaten at the crease.
Ahead of the start of the match, Australia’s new Test captain Pat Cummins was ruled out of the game last night as close contact with a man who had tested positive for COVID-19.

In the absence of Cummins, Steve Smith is leading the team. Debutant Michael Neser has been included in the playing XI, while Travis is the head vice-captain.