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Australia close in on Ashes glory as England push third Test into fifth day
Australia edge closer to Ashes glory, but are forced into a fifth day at The WACA as England close the day on 251-5 in Perth.
Dec 16, 10:02
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Australia declare, lead England by 503
Australia lead England by 503 runs heading into the final innings of the third Ashes Test match in Perth.
Dec 16, 03:59
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England on course for Ashes mauling
England are on the verge of losing The Ashes after they were bowled out for 251 runs and then punished by David Warner on day three of the third Test at Perth.
Dec 15, 10:05
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England all out for 251
Australia bowl England out for 251 runs in their first innings of the third Ashes Test match in Perth.
Dec 15, 04:22
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Live Commentary: The Ashes: Third Test, day three - as it happened
Relive our text commentary of the third Ashes Test as Australia took a step closer to earning a series victory.
Dec 15, 01:58
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Australia bowlers seize control in Perth
Australia gain control of the third Ashes Test by claiming the wickets of Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen after tea on day two in Perth, leaving England 205 runs behind on 180-4.
Dec 14, 10:04
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Australia in control of third Ashes Test by reaching 326-6 on day one
Australia regain control of the third Ashes Test against England by closing day one in Perth on 326-6.
Dec 13, 10:03
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Sir Ian Botham: 'Fragile England lack hunger'
Sir Ian Botham says that England must work harder if they are to have any chance of retaining the Ashes in Australia.
Dec 9, 07:14
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England force fifth day in Adelaide
England hold out for a draw on day four of the second Ashes test against Australia in Adelaide.
Dec 8, 07:43
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Ian Bell departs just before tea to end England resistance
Ian Bell throws away his wicket just before tea on day four of the second Ashes Test to leave England four down and 387 runs behind Australia.
Dec 8, 04:51
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England dismissed for 172
Mitchell Johnson takes seven wickets as England are dismissed for 172 runs, trailing Australia by 398.
Dec 7, 04:30
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England struggling against Australia
England lose three wickets in the morning session on day three to head into lunch on 116-4 against Australia in Adelaide.
Dec 7, 02:12
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Ben Stokes: "It has been a tough two days"
England all-rounder Ben Stokes admits that it has been a "tough two days" for the tourists after they ended day two of the second Ashes Test match facing a 535-run deficit.
Dec 6, 08:26
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Australia take control in Adelaide
England face a huge task to avoid defeat in the second Ashes Test match after ending day two facing a 535-run deficit against Australia in Adelaide.
Dec 6, 07:26
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England take three wickets after lunch
Australia are 516-8 at tea on day two of the second Ashes Test match against England in Adelaide.
Dec 6, 04:56
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Australia enjoy great morning in Adelaide
Michael Clarke and Brad Haddin survive motor in the morning session on day two of the second Ashes Test match between Australia and England.
Dec 6, 02:01
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Graham Gooch suggests Joe Root will bat three in second Test
England batting coach Graham Gooch hints that Joe Root is likely to bat at three in the second Ashes Test by admitting Gary Ballance would be more comfortable in the middle order.
Dec 3, 00:44
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Gary Ballance hits half-century in tour match
Gary Ballance stakes his claim to replace Jonathan Trott in England's side for the second Ashes Test by top scoring in their tour match with the Cricket Australia Chairman's XI.
Nov 29, 22:25
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Who bats at three for England?
Sports Mole assesses who will replace Jonathan Trott in the England team for the second Ashes Test in Adelaide.
Nov 25, 12:08
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Steve Harmison tips Ben Stokes for Ashes role
Steve Harmison feels that Ben Stokes should be England's fifth bowler for the Adelaide Test.
Nov 20, 14:07
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Michael Vaughan: 'England right to open with Michael Carberry'
Michael Carberry's selection in England's latest tour match is a shrewd move, according to Michael Vaughan.
Nov 6, 20:53
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Andrew Gale: 'Gary Ballance will get Ashes nod'
Gary Ballance could play for England against Australia in Brisbane, according to his county captain.
Nov 6, 20:00
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England struggle on day one of Ashes warm-up
England's bowlers struggle on day one of their three-day Ashes warm-up clash against Western Australia, who finish the session on 369-4.
Oct 31, 10:15
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Andrew Flintoff: 'England should pick Ben Stokes'
Andrew Flintoff believes that England should play Ben Stokes in the upcoming Ashes series in Australia.
Oct 30, 02:07
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Ben Stokes surprised by England call-up
Ben Stokes admits his surprise after being called up to the England squad for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia.
Sep 23, 14:07
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Monty Panesar named in England's Ashes squad
Monty Panesar is named in the England squad for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia.
Sep 23, 11:06
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Ashley Giles excited by Ben Stokes potential
Ashley Giles insists that there is plenty more to come from Ben Stokes on the international stage.
Sep 17, 21:57
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England set 299 to win one-day international decider
Australia set England a target of 299 runs to win the deciding one-day international between the sides in Southampton.
Sep 16, 17:08
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Jos Buttler guides England to last-over win
Jos Buttler draw England level in the ODI series against Australia by striking an unbeaten 65 from 48 balls to guide the hosts to victory in Cardiff.
Sep 14, 22:50
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Ashley Giles defends England's one-day-international selection
England limited-overs coach Ashley Giles insists that selectors are not shortchanging the cricketing public by resting big names for the ongoing one-day series against Australia.
Sep 10, 22:15
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Ben Stokes tipped for Australia Ashes tour
Ben Stokes could force himself into contention for Ashes selection with strong performances in the one-day series against Australia, says England bowling coach David Saker.
Sep 7, 22:40
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Roundup: Surrey, Northamptonshire advance to T20 finals day
Surrey and Northants both book places at the T20 finals day at Edgbaston courtesy of quarter-final victories over Somerset and Durham respectively.
Aug 6, 22:30
New Zealand players celebrate after taking the wicket of England's Eoin Morgan during their International Twenty20 match on June 25, 2013
New Zealand beat England by five runs in high-scoring first Twenty20 at The Oval
New Zealand beat England by five runs in a high-scoring first T20 against England.
Jun 25, 20:57
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Paul Collingwood: Ben Stokes can be "massive asset" for England
Former England batsman Paul Collingwood says that Durham teammate Ben Stokes can fill the void the Three Lions have at the number six position.
Apr 22, 01:57
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England Lions pair sent home from Australia tour for "unprofessional conduct"
England Lions announce that pace bowler Matt Coles and all-rounder Ben Stokes have been sent home from the Australia tour due to "unprofessional conduct".
Feb 20, 10:37
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Ian Bell drafted in to England Lions squad
Ian Bell is called up to the England Lions squad for the four-day game against the West Indies to replace the injured Ben Stokes.
May 6, 13:10
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Ben Stokes suffers injury setback
England and Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes will undergo a scan on his back injury before joining up with the squad to face the West Indies.
Apr 30, 20:07
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Result: West Indies beat England
The West Indies tie their T20 series with England after beating them by 25 runs at the Oval.
Sep 25, 20:50
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Rain halts England versus India one-day international
England and India's first one-day international is called off because of rain at Chester-le-Street.
Sep 3, 19:17
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Team News: Graeme Swann misses out for England
Graeme Swann fails to recover from a virus and misses England's one-day international against India.
Sep 3, 09:07
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