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Alastair Cook comfortable with favourites tag ahead of Ashes
Alastair Cook believes that England will cope with the pressure of being favourites to win The Ashes against Australia this winter.
Oct 23, 19:18
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England's Jonathan Trott brushes off Darren Lehmann's "dour" comments
Jonathan Trott insists that the England team are not affected by Australia coach Darren Lehmann's comments that they played "dour" cricket throughout The Ashes.
Oct 16, 10:16
Australia's captain Michael Clarke in action on July 13, 2013
Michael Clarke out of Australia's ODI tour of India with back injury
Australia captain Michael Clarke withdraws from their ODI series with India with a back problem.
Oct 1, 07:07
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Kevin Pietersen hits back at Darren Lehmann's England comments
Kevin Pietersen hits back at Darren Lehmann's comments that England's style of play is "dour".
Sep 23, 10:36
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Australia's David Warner dropped for one-day series
Australia drop opening batsman David Warner and left-arm seamer Mitchell Starc for the one-day series against England that starts on September 6.
Sep 1, 09:50
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'Tsunami of abuse' awaits Stuart Broad in Australia
Australian cricket columnist Robert Craddock predicts that Stuart Broad will have to put up with a "tsunami of abuse" during England's winter Ashes tour.
Aug 29, 01:29
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Darren Lehmann: 'I need to improve as a coach'
Darren Lehmann admits that he must quickly improve as a coach following the Ashes defeat to England.
Aug 28, 21:56
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Stuart Broad reveals Darren Lehmann apology
England bowler Stuart Broad reveals that he has accepted an apology from Darren Lehmann after the Australia coach called him a "cheat" in a recent interview.
Aug 26, 15:32
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ECB praise ICC over Darren Lehmann, Stuart Broad situation
The ECB wants to bring an end to the "disappointing incident" of Australia coach Darren Lehmann branding Stuart Broad a cheat.
Aug 24, 04:57
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Ian Chappell blasts Australia coach Darren Lehmann
Ian Chappell says that Australia coach Darren Lehmann's criticism of Stuart Broad is "hypocritical".
Aug 23, 15:04
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Australian radio station to pay Darren Lehmann's fine
Radio station Triple M announce that they will pay the fine of Australia coach Darren Lehmann after he was punished by the ICC for inappropriate comments regarding Stuart Broad.
Aug 23, 08:19
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Australia coach Darren Lehmann fined for Stuart Broad comments
Australia coach Darren Lehmann is fined by the ICC following his recent comments regarding Stuart Broad.
Aug 22, 19:21
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Darren Lehmann makes Stuart Broad "cheat" claim
Australia coach Darren Lehmann accuses England bowler Stuart Broad of "blatant cheating" during the Ashes series this summer.
Aug 21, 07:29
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Darren Lehmann: 'Australian players' careers in jeopardy'
Australia coach Darren Lehmann suggests that the players could lose their spot in the Test team due to their poor performance in the Ashes series.
Aug 13, 10:06
Australia's David Warner in action during the First Ashes Test match on July 10, 2013
Nasser Hussain: 'Australia should pick David Warner'
Nasser Hussain says that he would picked David Warner for the third Test of the Ashes if he was in charge of Australia.
Aug 1, 06:41
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Cricket Australia reach Mickey Arthur settlement
Cricket Australia reach a "confidential settlement" with former coach Mickey Arthur.
Jul 31, 11:18
Australia's David Warner in action during the First Ashes Test match on July 10, 2013
Chris Rodgers backs David Warner's Ashes impact
Chris Rodgers says that David Warner can make an impact in the Ashes should Australia recall him for the third Test on Thursday.
Jul 31, 05:19
Australia's Ed Cowan in action against South Africa on December 2, 2012
Australia's Ed Cowan 'has chance of recall'
Australia head coach Darren Lehmann insists that Ed Cowan is in contention for a recall after scoring two fifties in the warm-up fixture against Sussex at Hove.
Jul 29, 22:18
Australia's David Warner in action during the First Ashes Test match on July 10, 2013
Australia's Darren Lehmann hints at David Warner return
Australia coach Darren Lehmann hints that David Warner could be recalled for the third Ashes Test against England at Old Trafford.
Jul 29, 10:58
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Darren Lehmann: 'No Australia changes'
Darren Lehmann says that there will be no more players added to Australia's Ashes squad, despite their two defeats.
Jul 22, 10:55
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Australia's Darren Lehmann: "It was a bad day"
Australia coach Darren Lehmann admits that his side's batting performance was "disappointing" as they were bowled out for 128 runs at Lord's.
Jul 20, 02:31
Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012
Michael Clarke denies Australia rift
Michael Clarke insists that Australia are as united as ever heading into their second Test with England.
Jul 17, 07:09
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Mickey Arthur suing Cricket Australia
Mickey Arthur is attempting to sue Cricket Australia for around £2.4m following his sacking as national team coach.
Jul 16, 12:13
Australia's David Warner on day two of their third Test against Sri Lanka, January 4, 2013
Australia's David Warner: 'I cried over Ashes omission'
Australia batsman David Warner reveals that he cried on the phone to his parents after losing the chance to play in last week's first Ashes Test.
Jul 16, 03:44
Australia's Darren Lehmann photographed on May 1, 2004
Darren Lehmann calls on Australia batsmen to step up
Australia coach Darren Lehman orders his top six batsmen to step up in time for the second Ashes Test at Lord's this week.
Jul 15, 10:31
Australia's Ashton Agar smiles as he passes fellow batsman Phillip Hughes as the pair surpass the record for a 10th wicket Test partnership on day two of the first Ashes Test on July 11, 2013
Parents "dropped everything" to see Ashton Agar's Australia debut
Ashton Agar's parents reveal that they flew to England just two days before the start of the Ashes to see their son's Test debut for Australia.
Jul 12, 13:17
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Darren Lehmann: 'Honours even after first day'
Australia coach Darren Lehmann believes that England and Australia are even after the opening day of the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 10, 21:36
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Darren Lehmann explains Ashton Agar inclusion
Australia coach Darren Lehmann reveals that the spin-friendly pitch at Trent Bridge was the reasoning behind the shock selection of 19-year-old debutante Ashton Agar for the Ashes opener against England.
Jul 10, 19:25
Alastair Cook and Michael Clarke pose with The Ashes urn.
Live Commentary: The Ashes - First Test, day one - as it happened
Live text coverage of the opening day's play at Trent Bridge as England and Australia begin the contest for The Ashes.
Jul 10, 08:58
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Ricky Ponting: "Write Australia off at your peril"
Ricky Ponting feels that Australia have to become fearless if they are to win the Ashes.
Jul 10, 04:31
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Mike Gatting: 'Australia must not be underestimated by England'
Mike Gatting believes that England must not underestimate Australia, who he believes can have a successful Ashes campaign.
Jul 9, 10:25
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Sir Ian Botham: 'England can win 10 Tests against Australia'
Sir Ian Botham believes that Darren Lehman's appointment will not stop England from recording back-to-back Ashes whitewashes.
Jul 8, 12:51
Sky Sports presenter David Lloyd during the ODI between England and the West Indies on May 25, 2012
David Lloyd: "England will win easily"
David Lloyd believes that England will overcome Australia in the Ashes with relative ease.
Jul 7, 09:48
Ex-England cricketer Mike Gatting talking on April 7, 2008
Mike Gatting: 'England need to take early initiative'
Former England captain Mike Gatting believes that Alastair Cook's side need to take advantage of the unsettled nature of the Australian team by winning the first Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 6, 15:31
Australia's Shane Watson bats during his innings of 90 during the International Tour match at the County Ground on June 27, 2013
Shane Watson, Chris Rogers to open for Australia
Coach Darren Lehmann reveals that Shane Watson and Chris Rogers will open the batting for Australia during the first Ashes Test against England.
Jul 1, 15:16
Australia's David Warner on day two of their third Test against Sri Lanka, January 4, 2013
Darren Lehmann: 'David Warner in first Test contention'
Australia coach Darren Lehmann insists that David Warner could make his starting XI for the first Ashes test.
Jul 1, 01:02
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Ashley Giles urges England to focus on themselves
Ashley Giles urges England to focus on their own preparations ahead of the Ashes series.
Jun 28, 13:06
Australia's Darren Lehmann photographed on May 1, 2004
Darren Lehmann excited by Australia challenge
Darren Lehmann expresses his excitement at being appointed the new coach of the Australian cricket team.
Jun 24, 14:29
Mickey Arthur
Mickey Arthur disappointed by Australia sacking
Mickey Arthur admits that he is "disappointed" at being sacked as coach of Australia.
Jun 24, 11:31
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Darren Lehmann confirmed as Mickey Arthur successor
Cricket Australia confirms that Darren Lehmann has replaced Mickey Arthur as coach.
Jun 24, 11:07
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