• England's Ian Bell is bowled by Australia's James Faulkner (L) during the ICC Champions Trophy group A match at Edgbaston cricket ground, Birmingham June 8, 2013. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT CRICKET) *** Local Caption *** PB07_CRICKET-CHAMPI_0608_11.JPG
    England's Ian Bell is bowled by Australia's James Faulkner (L) during the ICC Champions Trophy group A match at Edgbaston cricket ground, Birmingham June 8, 2013. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT CRICKET) *** Local Caption *** PB07_CRICKET-CHAMPI_0608_11.JPG
  • It got a bit mouthy during the 'Ashes' encounter as Jonathan Trott was not taking Matthew Wade, the Australia wicketkeeper, seriously. Wade and the England No 3 batsman had to be restrained by the umpire Kumar Dharmasena. Philip Brown / Reuters
    It got a bit mouthy during the 'Ashes' encounter as Jonathan Trott was not taking Matthew Wade, the Australia wicketkeeper, seriously. Wade and the England No 3 batsman had to be restrained by the umpire Kumar Dharmasena. Philip Brown / Reuters
  • Ian Bell continued to get runs at the top of the order, this time scoring 91 during England's Champions Trophy opener against Australia at Edgbaston yesterday. Michael Steele / Getty Images
    Ian Bell continued to get runs at the top of the order, this time scoring 91 during England's Champions Trophy opener against Australia at Edgbaston yesterday. Michael Steele / Getty Images
  • Joe Root, England's most promising batsman, started promisingly after coming two-down. But he perished off the bowling of Clint McKay after making just 12. Michael Steele / Getty Images
    Joe Root, England's most promising batsman, started promisingly after coming two-down. But he perished off the bowling of Clint McKay after making just 12. Michael Steele / Getty Images
  • Edgbaston is one of England's finest stadiums based in Birmingham. Gareth Copley / Getty Images
    Edgbaston is one of England's finest stadiums based in Birmingham. Gareth Copley / Getty Images
  • As Australia began their 270-run chase, Edgbaston was packed as spectators fancied a win against their biggest sporting arch-rivals. Gareth Copley / Getty Images
    As Australia began their 270-run chase, Edgbaston was packed as spectators fancied a win against their biggest sporting arch-rivals. Gareth Copley / Getty Images
  • George Bailey was the only batsman who played an innings of any note as the stand-in captain scored a fighting fifty. Michael Steele / Getty Images
    George Bailey was the only batsman who played an innings of any note as the stand-in captain scored a fighting fifty. Michael Steele / Getty Images
  • By the time Mitchell Starc, the fast bowler, was clean bowled by his opposite number, James Anderson, the visitors were already out of the game. Gareth Copley / Getty Images
    By the time Mitchell Starc, the fast bowler, was clean bowled by his opposite number, James Anderson, the visitors were already out of the game. Gareth Copley / Getty Images
  • Bell's batting partner, Alastair Cook, batted solidly, putting on a 57-run stand for the first wicket. But the England captain grew increasingly frustrated as Australia's in-field proved hard to split and was eventually out for 30. Adrian Dennis / AFP
    Bell's batting partner, Alastair Cook, batted solidly, putting on a 57-run stand for the first wicket. But the England captain grew increasingly frustrated as Australia's in-field proved hard to split and was eventually out for 30. Adrian Dennis / AFP
  • Bell narrowly missed out on what would have been his fourth century in one-day internationals. Andrew Yates / AFP
    Bell narrowly missed out on what would have been his fourth century in one-day internationals. Andrew Yates / AFP
  • Bailey was visibly distraught after Adam Voges was bowled out by Tim Bresnan for just 15. Andrew Yates / AFP
    Bailey was visibly distraught after Adam Voges was bowled out by Tim Bresnan for just 15. Andrew Yates / AFP
  • The 23 year old clearly made up for the disappointment of missing out on a big knock with the bat. Andrew Yates / AFP
    The 23 year old clearly made up for the disappointment of missing out on a big knock with the bat. Andrew Yates / AFP
  • Mitchell Marsh, the medium-pacer, nearly caught Bell off his own bowling. It turned out to be a huge reprieve for England. Matt Dunham / AP Photo
    Mitchell Marsh, the medium-pacer, nearly caught Bell off his own bowling. It turned out to be a huge reprieve for England. Matt Dunham / AP Photo
  • It was hardly an ideal run chase for Australia as Tim Bresnan, fourth from left, dismissed Shane Watson, Australia's No 1 basman, who was caught by Cook for 24. Matt Dunham / AP Photo
    It was hardly an ideal run chase for Australia as Tim Bresnan, fourth from left, dismissed Shane Watson, Australia's No 1 basman, who was caught by Cook for 24. Matt Dunham / AP Photo
  • Bell, who later conceded he was getting out in the 30s way too often for his own good, was all focus during his 115-ball knock. Matt Dunham / AP Photo
    Bell, who later conceded he was getting out in the 30s way too often for his own good, was all focus during his 115-ball knock. Matt Dunham / AP Photo
  • Mitchell Johnson survived a run-out before he was eventually caught off the bowling of Bopara for eight. Philip Brown / Reuters
    Mitchell Johnson survived a run-out before he was eventually caught off the bowling of Bopara for eight. Philip Brown / Reuters
  • Ravi Bopara scored a quickfire unbeaten 46 as the home team finished on 269 for six. It was a cameo that also made the difference in the outcome of the match. Gareth Copley / Getty Images
    Ravi Bopara scored a quickfire unbeaten 46 as the home team finished on 269 for six. It was a cameo that also made the difference in the outcome of the match. Gareth Copley / Getty Images
  • Root, who is also a part-time off-spinner, trapped Phil Hughes leg before wicket to make matters worse. Hughes was looking solid on 30 at that point. Matt Dunham / AP Photo
    Root, who is also a part-time off-spinner, trapped Phil Hughes leg before wicket to make matters worse. Hughes was looking solid on 30 at that point. Matt Dunham / AP Photo
  • The heat was on - literally and figuratively - for Bailey and the Australians with the score 127 for four. Philip Brown / Reuters
    The heat was on - literally and figuratively - for Bailey and the Australians with the score 127 for four. Philip Brown / Reuters
  • Faulkner, long considered one of Australia's brightest hopes for the future, added to his two-wicket haul with an unbeaten 54. The all-rounder, though, did not get much support as England were just as tight on the field. Matt Dunham / AP Photo
    Faulkner, long considered one of Australia's brightest hopes for the future, added to his two-wicket haul with an unbeaten 54. The all-rounder, though, did not get much support as England were just as tight on the field. Matt Dunham / AP Photo

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