‘This is what’s called Test cricket’ – Harbhajan Singh lauds Australia-England for producing blockbuster Ashes

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh took to his social media handle to laud Australia and England for producing a blockbuster Ashes series. Notably, the series concluded with both teams ending on level terms 2-2, following England’s win in the fifth Test at the Oval after Australia retained the Ashes.

Impressively, each of the five matches witnessed numerous twists and high-voltage action. While four of the five matches produced a result, the fourth Test was drawn after persistent showers at Old Trafford in Manchester on the final day. Meanwhile, Harbhajan lavished praise on the two teams for producing magnificent games.

“#Ashes Absolutely Brilliant..This is what called Test cricket. All 5 test matches great cricket, crowd. Went on to the 5th day .. well done AUS/ ENG the real promoter of this format and setting the right example how this format can be saved,” Harbhajan shared on his ‘X’ handle. 

#Ashes Absolutely Brilliant..This is what called Test cricket. All 5 test matches great cricket, crowd 👏👏. Went on to the 5th day .. well done AUS/ ENG the real promoter of the this format and setting the right example how this format can be saved 🏏✅ pic.twitter.com/584qWoifoC

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 1, 2023

Australia’s batting collapse leads to England’s win

Speaking about the fifth and final Test, the Aussies began Day 5 with an overnight score of 135 runs, required 249 to clinch the series. However, Chris Woakes had other ideas as he dented Australia’s chase by getting a four-wicket haul, including the scalps of David Warner, Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith.

Smith and Travis Head raised a solid 95-run stand, however, soon after their dismissals the Aussies endured a dramatic collapse as England took complete control of the contest. Stuart Broad fittingly claimed the final scalp of the contest, drawing curtains on his illustrious career in international cricket with a tally of 604 wickets. England eventually restricted Australia to 334 to win by 49 runs, levelling the series 2-2.