Find out who did that: Ricky Ponting fumes after being hit by grapes by ENG fans - WATCH

ENG vs AUS: On the first day of the 5th Test of The Ashes 2023, England scored 283 runs in 54.4 overs. Australia responded by reaching 61/1 in 25 overs. Usman Khawaja struck 26 (75) and Marnus Labuschagne hit 2 (23). Stuart Broad of England took 0/13 in 8 overs, while James Anderson got 0/21 in 7 overs. At stumps on Day 1, Australia is 222 runs behind.

3 things you need to know

• Australia has successfully retained the series in the Ashes 2023 after finishing fourth
• The Manchester test concluded in a tie
• Australia is 2-1 up in the 2023 series

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ENG vs AUS: Ricky Ponting hit by a grape ahead of the 5th Test 

Ricky Ponting had an unexpected encounter during his live commentary on Sky Sports on Day 1 of the fifth Ashes Test at the Oval. According to the Sun, while he was standing in front of the broadcaster's set near the edge of the pitch, several English supporters tossed grapes at him. This unexpected move irritated Ponting, who was plainly outraged by the behavior.

Talking on the camera, Ponting said: 

“I have just been hit by grapes. I wouldn’t mind finding out who were those actually”

The segment's host, Ian Ward, attempted to make light of the situation, but Ponting was not amused. He voiced his displeasure and gave the English fans a severe glare. Furthermore, the former Australian captain indicated that he would not let the incident go unreported and was keen to find the perpetrators of the grape attack.

Hi @piersmorgan & @TheBarmyArmy

Is this within the spirit of the game?

Pelting grapes at Ponting who’s just a commentator.

I know you’ve lost the Ashes and all talk about Sour grapes pic.twitter.com/xkewu1h8v3

— FIFA Womens World Cup Stan account ⚽️ (@MetalcoreMagpie) July 28, 2023

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Ricky Ponting Dismisses Joe Root's Proposal for Test Cricket Law Changes

Before the fifth Ashes Test on July 27, tensions grew as a result of Ricky Ponting's forceful response to English batsman Joe Root's desire for changes to the rules governing Test cricket. Root highlighted his wish to extend match hours in England after the fourth Test in Manchester was postponed due to inclement weather, citing the late sunset in the summer. Ponting adamantly maintained that it is not possible to arbitrarily change the rules of the game.

Talking on the ICC Review podcast, he stated:

“You just can’t change the laws of the game whenever you want to.”

Australia now leads the Ashes series 2-1, and England had a chance to tie it in the fifth Test. Heavy rains hindered their efforts despite their best efforts, and the game ended in a tie. 

Australia displayed a commanding performance in the opening stages of the fifth Test at the Oval, evoking memories of their triumph over India in the World Test Championship (WTC) final the month before. Only six players managed to score in double digits for England, which had a dramatic collapse in their batting order.

England was able to record a total of 283 runs in the first innings due to Harry Brook's tenacious effort of 85 runs. Australia's batting innings got off to a bad start as David Warner left after reaching 24 runs. Australia had 61 runs at the conclusion of the day's play, with Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne both standing tall and unbeaten at the crease.