Ashes 2023: The much-anticipated 73rd Ashes series – starring arch-rivals England and Australia – kicked off earlier this month. The renowned Edgbaston Cricket Ground hosted the Ashes 2023 opener and the encounter ended up as a thriller. Visitors, Australia got the better of hosts England in the Edgbaston test, achieving a crucial 1-0 lead in the series.
The second fixture of the high-profile five-match series is occurring at the Lord’s. Losing the toss, batting first – Australia managed to post a gigantic total of 416 in the first innings. Steve Smith starred for Australia in challenging conditions with a daddy hundred. Smith’s 184-ball marathon stay at the crease produced a notable 110 runs. In response, Ben Stokes-led England is currently 216 for 3 as we head to the stumps of day 2.
Warner and Carey focused on the crosswords
Meanwhile, a comical visual of David Warner with a crossword book in his hand popped up during the live broadcast of the Lord’s test. Laid-back Warner had wicketkeeper Alex Carey accompanying him as he was trying to solve the crossword puzzle on the picturesque balcony of Lord’s. Fans flooded out Twitter with multiple hilarious memes after witnessing the astounding visual.
“I felt like I was onto something special in the World Test Championship final. And then the last game, the same thing. I have felt in total control the last six to eight months with where my game is.” said David Warner after Day 1 of the Lord’s test
” I am moving into the ball, my feet are moving, not just playing with my hands. feel like everything I’m putting in the nets is actually coming out there in the middle.” Warner further added
Take a look at some interesting reactions:
Great to see that David Warner has been to The Works to get a Sun Crossword book! Great shop The Works! pic.twitter.com/sJSQmeCDxt
— j_e_l (@jelbugle) June 29, 2023
Punter saying its probably a kids crossword or that Carey is doing more of it than Warner lmaooo pic.twitter.com/HujpjnyZ7j
— 🌈Stu 🇦🇺 (@stuwhy) June 29, 2023
Even more reason to dislike Warner “the f**king s**m crossword puzzle book https://t.co/djzmXvRNjD
— cheryl swanick💙 (@CherylSwanick) June 29, 2023
Warner pretending to do a crossword, when we all know it’s a dot to dot colouring book he’s attempting to complete………. #Ashes2023 #Ashes
— Ben Prentice (@benprentice01) June 29, 2023
Warner doing the Sun crossword book sums him up 🔔 end!
— ChicoHamiltonsPants (@ChicoPants) June 29, 2023
Following a substandard run in the opening Edgbaston test, David Warner finally managed to put some runs on the board this time around. Warner played an impressive 66-run inning off just 88 balls in overcast conditions at Lord’s upfront. The Southpaw appeared in great touch before losing his stump on Josh Tongue’s near-perfect delivery. Moreover, Warner’s runs would be extra crucial for Australia in the approaching second innings.
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