Test cricket the winner after thrilling Ashes clash – Tuesday’s sporting social
Former England favourites and stars of the women’s team were among those to pay homage to the two teams.
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Cricket
The dramatic closing stages of the first Ashes Test were a tough watch, but ultimately it seems cricket was the winner.
Some revelled in Australia’s narrow victory.
Former South Africa batter-wicketkeeper AB de Villiers was an engrossed spectator.
Football
Bukayo Saka celebrated scoring his first England hat-trick.
And England captain Harry Kane offered his congratulations to Saka.
Gary Lineker was reunited with the match ball from El Clasico hat-trick in 1987.
Jack Grealish reflected on the best weekend of his life.
Happy birthday.
Motor racing
Former team-mates Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris shared a moment.
George Russell was pushing on from disappointment in Canada.
Lance Stroll bid farewell to Montreal after his home race.