The Ashes, 5th Test at The Oval, Day 1: A ridiculous fast-forward day of Test cricket, is it? Of course, as usual in this series. Pat Cummins made a big call and bowled a huge spell, Harry Brook smoked some shots, Moeen Ali had a strange old time, Mitchell Starc was unbelievable, and Todd Murphy got involved. The final Ashes Test of 2023 is well underway.

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