<strong>5 Talking Points of the 4th Ashes Test match:</strong> When Alastair Cook won the toss it didn’t take a fraction of a second for him to decide to have a go at the Australian’s in the overcast conditions and on a damp pitch which was waiting to unleash its 0ghosts on the struggling visitors. In what was set to be the battle for the Urn for the English side and a matter of survival in the series for the touring party, the world got bewildered when Stuart Broad hunted the Australian batsmen with 8 scalps as such that they got bundled out for a mere total of 60. The spirit of the English skipper John Douglas from the heaven who was part of the dismantling 2-day loss in 1921 Ashes Test at the same venue must have swollen with pride to witness the Australian’s getting out only in 20 overs of the first session.

By the end of the day, England have taken giant strides towards the beloved Urn as they are leading by 214 runs in 1<sup>st</sup> innings at the end of the first day.

<strong>So, let’s have a look at the 5 Talking Points of the 4th Ashes Test match:</strong>

<strong>1. Broad’s spell from hell:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/08/Stuart-Broad-Ashes-2015-Trent-Bridge.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-27379" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Stuart-Broad-Ashes-2015-Trent-Bridge.jpg" alt="Stuart Broad" width="401" height="319" sizes="(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27379" class="wp-caption-text">Stuart Broad got his best bowling figures of 8/15. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

On numerous occasions we have witnessed that when Stuart Broad gets into his rhythm he becomes relentless. Who knows this better then the Australian’s who were on the receiving end today as Broad blew them away like a pack of cards. His menacing spell created havoc as he took 8 wickets in only 9.3 overs. Like every tall bowler, Broad&#8217;s love for short balls has never been a mystery but today he had the responsibility of leading the pack. And he responded brilliantly as his invariable good length deliveries drew the batters towards nicking the ball to the slips.

<strong>ALSO READ: <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a style="color: #3366ff;" href="http://goo.gl/ygLkWZ" target="_blank">10 facts about Stuart Broad that you need to know</a></span></strong>

<strong>2. Australian batting dumbness: </strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/08/Stuart-Broad-Ashes-2015-England-v-Australia-Trent-Bridge.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-27342" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Stuart-Broad-Ashes-2015-England-v-Australia-Trent-Bridge.jpg" alt="Ashes" width="403" height="244" sizes="(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27342" class="wp-caption-text">(© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The Kangaroo’s didn’t seem to learn their lessons from the drubbing they were handed over by England in Edgbaston. The conditions were overcast and the dampness of the pitch posed threats for the batters upfront. But, the Australians in their swaggering style tried to counterattack the English bowlers but the deadly combo of the conditions and Broad&#8217;s hazardous bowling led to their downfall. It looked amusing that all the batsmen kept getting out in a similar way which also signifies the failure of the think tank. As many as 8 batsmen got out in the slips.

<strong>3. Joe Root- Run machine: </strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/08/Joe-Root-England-v-Australia-4thAshes-2015.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-27437" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Joe-Root-England-v-Australia-4thAshes-2015.jpg" alt="4th Ashes Test" width="397" height="230" sizes="(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27437" class="wp-caption-text">Joe Root scored his 8th test century. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Whenever this man comes to the crease, the opponent bowlers know they have a mounting task in hand as this chap doesn’t mind any pitch or the bowlers, as Root dictates terms with his classical repertoire of strokes. Even today, he had his testing times in the beginning but the way he applied himself on the crease with sheer self-belief and grit, at the end of the day he was not out on 124 runs with 19 glorious fours and a six which also ensured that there is no way back for the Aussie side. He displayed that application on the crease can sway away any ghosts of the pitch.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Michael-Clarke-Latest.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-26593" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Michael-Clarke-Latest.jpg" alt="Michael Clarke’s" width="422" height="293" sizes="(max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26593" class="wp-caption-text">Michael Clarke. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Coming into the match, Michael Clarke was severely scrutinized by the Australian media for his lack luster performances on the tour. But, Clarke who was furious at the media then couldn’t back his own words as he once again put up a dismal show. Michael Clarke tried to give impetus to the innings but his slash only ended up in the hands of Alastair Cook in the slips who timed a perfect jump much to the disappointment of the Aussie skipper.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/08/Stuart-Broad-Ben-Stokes-England-v-Australia.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-27398" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Stuart-Broad-Ben-Stokes-England-v-Australia.jpg" alt="Ashes 2015" width="400" height="277" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27398" class="wp-caption-text">(© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Today was a day when the first 20 overs of the match yielded such historic records which sometimes doesn’t take place even after the completion of an entire Test match. From Broad’s fastest fifer to three of the top four Australian batters getting out on a duck, the day unfolded many records. Broad registered the best figures at Trent Bridge while Rogers got first duck of his Test career. Extras (14) were the leading run-scorer for the Australian’s who got all-out for 60 runs in 111 balls even before lunch.

Also Read &#8211; <strong><a href="http://www.crictracker.com/ashes-2015-australia-bowled-out-for-60-statistical-highlights/" target="_blank">Ashes 2015: Australia bowled out for 60 – Statistical Highlights</a></strong>

<p><strong>5 Talking Points of the 4th Ashes Test match:</strong> When Alastair Cook won the toss it didn’t take a fraction of a second for him to&nbsp;decide to have a go at the Australian’s in the overcast conditions and on a damp pitch which was waiting to unleash its 0ghosts on the struggling visitors. In what was set to be the battle for&nbsp;the Urn for the English side and a matter of survival in the series for the touring party, the world got bewildered when Stuart Broad hunted the Australian batsmen with 8 scalps as such that they got bundled out for a mere total of 60. The spirit of the English skipper John Douglas from the heaven who was part of the dismantling 2-day loss in 1921 Ashes Test at the same venue must have swollen with pride to witness the Australian’s getting out only in 20 overs of the first session.</p>
<p>By the end of the day, England have taken giant strides towards the beloved Urn as they are&nbsp;leading by 214 runs in 1<sup>st</sup> innings at the end of&nbsp;the first day.</p>
<h3><strong>So, let’s have a look at the&nbsp;5 Talking Points of the 4th Ashes Test match:</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>1. Broad’s spell from hell:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_27379" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27379" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/08/Stuart-Broad-Ashes-2015-Trent-Bridge.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-27379" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Stuart-Broad-Ashes-2015-Trent-Bridge.jpg" alt="Stuart Broad" width="401" height="319" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27379" class="wp-caption-text">Stuart Broad got his best bowling figures of 8/15. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>On numerous occasions we have witnessed that when Stuart Broad gets into his rhythm he becomes relentless. Who knows this better then the Australian’s who were on the receiving end today as Broad blew them away like a pack of cards. His menacing spell created havoc as he took 8 wickets in only 9.3 overs. Like every tall bowler, Broad’s love for short balls has never been a mystery but today he had the responsibility of leading the pack. And he responded brilliantly as his invariable good length deliveries&nbsp;drew the batters towards nicking the ball to the slips.</p>
<h4><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<span><a href="http://goo.gl/ygLkWZ" target="_blank">10 facts about Stuart Broad that you need to know</a></span></strong></h4>
<p></p>
<h4><strong>2. Australian batting dumbness: </strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_27342" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27342" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/08/Stuart-Broad-Ashes-2015-England-v-Australia-Trent-Bridge.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-27342" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Stuart-Broad-Ashes-2015-England-v-Australia-Trent-Bridge.jpg" alt="Ashes" width="403" height="244" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27342" class="wp-caption-text">(© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Kangaroo’s didn’t seem to learn their lessons from the drubbing they were handed over by&nbsp;England in Edgbaston. The conditions were overcast and the dampness of the pitch posed threats for the batters upfront. But, the Australians in their swaggering style tried to counterattack the English bowlers&nbsp;but the deadly combo of the conditions and Broad’s hazardous bowling led to their downfall. It looked amusing that all the batsmen kept getting out in a similar way which also signifies the failure of the think tank. As many as 8 batsmen got out in the slips.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Joe Root- Run machine: </strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_27437" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27437" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/08/Joe-Root-England-v-Australia-4thAshes-2015.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-27437" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Joe-Root-England-v-Australia-4thAshes-2015.jpg" alt="4th Ashes Test" width="397" height="230" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27437" class="wp-caption-text">Joe Root scored his 8th test century. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Whenever this man comes to the crease, the opponent bowlers know they have a mounting task in hand as this chap doesn’t mind any pitch or the bowlers, as Root dictates terms with his classical repertoire of strokes. Even today, he had his testing times in the beginning but the way he applied himself on the crease with sheer self-belief and grit, at the end of the day he was not out on 124 runs with 19 glorious fours and a six which also ensured that there is no way back for the Aussie side. He displayed that application on the crease can sway away any ghosts of the pitch.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Michael Clarke</strong>:</h4>
<figure id="attachment_26593" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26593" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Michael-Clarke-Latest.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-26593" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Michael-Clarke-Latest.jpg" alt="Michael Clarke’s" width="422" height="293" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26593" class="wp-caption-text">Michael Clarke. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Coming into the match, Michael Clarke was severely scrutinized by the Australian media for his lack luster performances on the tour. But, Clarke who was furious at the media then couldn’t back his own words as he once again put up a dismal show. Michael Clarke tried to give impetus to the innings but his slash only ended up in the hands of Alastair Cook in the slips who timed a perfect jump much to the disappointment of the Aussie skipper.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Stats galore:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_27398" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27398" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/08/Stuart-Broad-Ben-Stokes-England-v-Australia.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-27398" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Stuart-Broad-Ben-Stokes-England-v-Australia.jpg" alt="Ashes 2015" width="400" height="277" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27398" class="wp-caption-text">(© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Today was a day when the first 20 overs of the match yielded such historic records which sometimes doesn’t take place even after the completion of an entire Test match. From Broad’s fastest fifer to three of the top four Australian batters getting out on a duck, the day unfolded many records. Broad registered the best figures at Trent Bridge while Rogers got first duck of his Test career. Extras (14) were the leading run-scorer for the Australian’s who got all-out for 60 runs in 111 balls even before lunch.</p>
<h4>Also Read – <strong><a href="http://www.crictracker.com/ashes-2015-australia-bowled-out-for-60-statistical-highlights/" target="_blank">Ashes 2015: Australia bowled out for 60 – Statistical Highlights</a></strong></h4>

<p><strong>5 Talking Points of the 4th Ashes Test match:</strong> When Alastair Cook won the toss it didn’t take a fraction of a second for him to decide to have a go at the Australian’s in the overcast conditions and on a damp pitch which was waiting to unleash its 0ghosts on the struggling visitors. In what was set to be the battle for the Urn for the English side and a matter of survival in the series for the touring party, the world got bewildered when Stuart Broad hunted the Australian batsmen with 8 scalps as such that they got bundled out for a mere total of 60. The spirit of the English skipper John Douglas from the heaven who was part of the dismantling 2-day loss in 1921 Ashes Test at the same venue must have swollen with pride to witness the Australian’s getting out only in 20 overs of the first session.</p>
<p>By the end of the day, England have taken giant strides towards the beloved Urn as they are leading by 214 runs in 1<sup>st</sup> innings at the end of the first day.</p>
<h3><strong>So, let’s have a look at the 5 Talking Points of the 4th Ashes Test match:</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>1. Broad’s spell from hell:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_27379" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27379" style="width: 401px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/08/Stuart-Broad-Ashes-2015-Trent-Bridge.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-27379" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Stuart-Broad-Ashes-2015-Trent-Bridge.jpg" alt="Stuart Broad" width="401" height="319" sizes="(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27379" class="wp-caption-text">Stuart Broad got his best bowling figures of 8/15. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>On numerous occasions we have witnessed that when Stuart Broad gets into his rhythm he becomes relentless. Who knows this better then the Australian’s who were on the receiving end today as Broad blew them away like a pack of cards. His menacing spell created havoc as he took 8 wickets in only 9.3 overs. Like every tall bowler, Broad&#8217;s love for short balls has never been a mystery but today he had the responsibility of leading the pack. And he responded brilliantly as his invariable good length deliveries drew the batters towards nicking the ball to the slips.</p>
<h4><strong>ALSO READ: <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a style="color: #3366ff;" href="http://goo.gl/ygLkWZ" target="_blank">10 facts about Stuart Broad that you need to know</a></span></strong></h4>
<p></p>
<h4><strong>2. Australian batting dumbness: </strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_27342" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27342" style="width: 403px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/08/Stuart-Broad-Ashes-2015-England-v-Australia-Trent-Bridge.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-27342" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Stuart-Broad-Ashes-2015-England-v-Australia-Trent-Bridge.jpg" alt="Ashes" width="403" height="244" sizes="(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27342" class="wp-caption-text">(© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Kangaroo’s didn’t seem to learn their lessons from the drubbing they were handed over by England in Edgbaston. The conditions were overcast and the dampness of the pitch posed threats for the batters upfront. But, the Australians in their swaggering style tried to counterattack the English bowlers but the deadly combo of the conditions and Broad&#8217;s hazardous bowling led to their downfall. It looked amusing that all the batsmen kept getting out in a similar way which also signifies the failure of the think tank. As many as 8 batsmen got out in the slips.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Joe Root- Run machine: </strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_27437" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27437" style="width: 397px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/08/Joe-Root-England-v-Australia-4thAshes-2015.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-27437" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Joe-Root-England-v-Australia-4thAshes-2015.jpg" alt="4th Ashes Test" width="397" height="230" sizes="(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27437" class="wp-caption-text">Joe Root scored his 8th test century. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Whenever this man comes to the crease, the opponent bowlers know they have a mounting task in hand as this chap doesn’t mind any pitch or the bowlers, as Root dictates terms with his classical repertoire of strokes. Even today, he had his testing times in the beginning but the way he applied himself on the crease with sheer self-belief and grit, at the end of the day he was not out on 124 runs with 19 glorious fours and a six which also ensured that there is no way back for the Aussie side. He displayed that application on the crease can sway away any ghosts of the pitch.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Michael Clarke</strong>:</h4>
<figure id="attachment_26593" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26593" style="width: 422px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Michael-Clarke-Latest.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-26593" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Michael-Clarke-Latest.jpg" alt="Michael Clarke’s" width="422" height="293" sizes="(max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26593" class="wp-caption-text">Michael Clarke. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Coming into the match, Michael Clarke was severely scrutinized by the Australian media for his lack luster performances on the tour. But, Clarke who was furious at the media then couldn’t back his own words as he once again put up a dismal show. Michael Clarke tried to give impetus to the innings but his slash only ended up in the hands of Alastair Cook in the slips who timed a perfect jump much to the disappointment of the Aussie skipper.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Stats galore:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_27398" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-27398" style="width: 400px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/08/Stuart-Broad-Ben-Stokes-England-v-Australia.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-27398" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Stuart-Broad-Ben-Stokes-England-v-Australia.jpg" alt="Ashes 2015" width="400" height="277" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-27398" class="wp-caption-text">(© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Today was a day when the first 20 overs of the match yielded such historic records which sometimes doesn’t take place even after the completion of an entire Test match. From Broad’s fastest fifer to three of the top four Australian batters getting out on a duck, the day unfolded many records. Broad registered the best figures at Trent Bridge while Rogers got first duck of his Test career. Extras (14) were the leading run-scorer for the Australian’s who got all-out for 60 runs in 111 balls even before lunch.</p>
<h4>Also Read &#8211; <strong><a href="http://www.crictracker.com/ashes-2015-australia-bowled-out-for-60-statistical-highlights/" target="_blank">Ashes 2015: Australia bowled out for 60 – Statistical Highlights</a></strong></h4>

5 Talking Points of the 4th Ashes Test match

5 Talking Points of the 4th Ashes Test match: When Alastair Cook won the toss it didn’t take a fraction of a second for him to decide to have a go at the Au

5 Talking Points of the 4th Ashes Test match

4. Michael Clarke: