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The Ashes
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Just short of finding the Edge
It’s hard to get behind the cause of the English cricketers in this new documentary about their rise, but it’s an entertaining watch, nonetheless
Oz union wants ‘disproportionate’ bans for Smith, Warner reduced
The Australian cricketers union are arguing that the punishment was disproportionate to previous ball-tampering cases
Steve Smith looks forward to pace challenge
A refreshed Australia captain Steve Smith is looking forward to the challenge of taking on South Africa’s fast bowlers in a four-Test series
Australia close to Ashes glory as England lose three wickets
The home side lead the five-Test series 2-0 and a win in the last-ever Ashes Test to be played at the WACA Ground would see them regain the urn.
England Ashes hopes fade as Smith and Marsh put attack to sword
Australia took total control of the match and were 549 for four in their first innings by stumps, with Smith on 229 and Marsh on 181.
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Australia overhaul selection after Ashes review
Andrew Hilditch was not considered to be chairperson of Cricket Australia’s expanded national selection panel after their humiliating Ashes defeat.
Ponting steps down as Australia captain
Ricky Ponting is standing down as Australia’s cricket captain after nine years, following a home Ashes loss and a disappointing World Cup performance.
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Soul-searching Australia turn to former captains
Former Australia captains Allan Border, Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh will join a review panel to help make the national team more competitive.
England skipper left with plenty to ponder before Cup
England captain Andrew Strauss admits he has plenty to think about as injuries plague the team just two weeks before their World Cup opener.
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Australia selection chief refuses to quit
Australian chairperson of selectors Andrew Hilditch said he would not jump unless pushed, despite stinging criticism following the Ashes.
England close in on lead as Aussies fight hard
England closed to within 113 runs of an innings lead over fighting Australia on Tuesday.
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Ashes finale a major test of England’s progress
The final Ashes encounter is an acid test of England’s ability to maintain their focus despite having already retained the famous urn.
Ponting ‘devastated’ to miss final Ashes test
Ricky Ponting was "devastated" to be ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes Test against England in Sydney due to complications with his broken finger
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England complete victory in fourth Test
England retained the Ashes in Australia for the first time in 24 years when they won the fourth Test by an innings and 157 runs on Wednesday.
‘Shattered’ Watson admits Ashes belong to England
All rounder Shane Watson conceded Australia had all but lost the Ashes on Tuesday and admitted the side’s abysmal performance in the fourth Test.
England closes in on Ashes series victory
England were on the verge of retaining the Ashes after feeble Australian batting left the fourth Melbourne Test at their mercy on Tuesday.
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Ponting apologises for Ashes umpire row
Australia captain Ricky Ponting apologised on Tuesday for "overstepping the mark" in his confrontation with umpire Aleem Dar.
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Trott century pushes England’s lead to 346
Jonathan Trott posted his third century in five Ashes Tests to take England closer to a historic series victory in the fourth Test against Australia.
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Ponting fined over umpire row
Australian skipper Ricky Ponting was fined 40% of his match fee by the ICC on Monday after clashing heatedly with the match umpires.
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England tightens chokehold on Australia
Australia paceman Peter Siddle broke through for two early wickets, but Jonathan Trott and Kevin Pietersen stood firm to guide England to 226 for two.
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England charge ahead after Australia crumble
England seized control of the Ashes by skittling Australia for 98, a record low for the hosts in Melbourne, and building a lead of 59 runs.
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England skittle Australia for 98
England’s seamers scythed through Australia’s last six wickets to skittle the hosts for a first-innings total of 98.
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Ponting says he’s fit for fourth Test
Australia captain Ricky Ponting declared himself fit for the all-important fourth Ashes Test after a strong training session on Saturday.
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Injured Ponting confident of playing in fourth Test
Australia skipper Ricky Ponting said on Friday he was confident of playing in the fourth Test against England as he recovers from a fractured finger.
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No Ashes conspiracy, says MCG groundsman
The head of the ground staff at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) says there is no conspiracy in his switch of drop-in pitches for the fourth Test.
Pietersen says Aussie sledgers can’t top Warne
England’s Kevin Pietersen said on Wednesday that Australia’s current team could not out-sledge Test greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.
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Injured Ponting hopes to be fit for Melbourne
Australia skipper Ricky Ponting hopes to fit to play in the fourt Ashes Test match in Melbourne despite fracturing a finger.
Australia builds big lead at home
Shane Watson again fell agonisingly short of a Test century as Australia built a commanding lead on the third day of the third Test of the Ashes.
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Australia’s big guns fail again
Australia might be back in the Ashes after superb bowling by Mitchell Johnson, but they have shown little to ease concerns about their top order.
Ponting is focused on cricket, not his legacy
We are all a bit obsessed by legacies and there has been much talk in recent weeks of Ricky Ponting’s legacy.
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Expect another cracker at the Waca
This really is a massive game of cricket. Win it and England have the Ashes job done with.
