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Australia tighten grip on first Test
Australia are 145-2 at lunch on day three of the first Ashes Test against England, representing a lead of 304 runs.Nov 23, 02:04
Australia dominate day two in Brisbane
Australia end day two of the first Ashes Test match with a lead of 224 runs after dismissing England for 136 in Brisbane.Nov 22, 07:32
Australia dismiss England for 136
Australia skittle England for 136 in their first innings at The Gabba, meaning that they lead the first Ashes Test by 159 runs.Nov 22, 05:55
Australia seize control of first Ashes Test in Brisbane
Australia take six wickets after lunch on day two of the first Ashes Test match against England at The Gabba.Nov 22, 04:45
Mitchell Johnson takes crucial wicket before lunch
England are 55-2 at lunch on day two of the first Ashes Test match against Australia in Brisbane, chasing the hosts' first-innings total of 295.Nov 22, 02:04
Live Commentary: The Ashes - First Test, day two - as it happened
Live text coverage on day two of the first Ashes Test as Australia look to wrestle back some control from England.Nov 21, 23:29
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Australian newspaper 'Brisbane Courier-Mail' backtracks on Stuart Broad ban?
An Australian newspaper appears to have backtracked on its decision to ban Stuart Broad's name from the publication during the first Ashes Test.Nov 21, 13:23
Matt Prior hails "brilliant" opening day for England in Ashes first Test
Matt Prior praises England's "brilliant" display after Stuart Broad finishes the opening day of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane with a five-wicket haul.Nov 21, 09:40
Stuart Broad: 'It was great to dismiss Australia captain Michael Clarke'
England bowler Stuart Broad says that it was "great" to dismiss Australia captain Michael Clarke for one during their Ashes opener in Brisbane.Nov 21, 09:06
England's Stuart Broad "enjoyed" being booed
Stuart Broad says that he took the boos from the Australia fans with jest and did not let them affect his performance for England.Nov 21, 08:47
England hold advantage despite Australia revival
Australia finish day one of the first Ashes Test against England in Brisbane on 273-8.Nov 21, 07:30
Stuart Broad tears through Australian top order
Stuart Broad answer the Australian boos with two more wickets in the second session of the first Ashes Test match in Brisbane.Nov 21, 04:42
Stuart Broad takes two early wickets in Ashes opener
Stuart Broad edges Australia opener Chris Rodgers inside five overs as the hosts reach lunch on day one of the first Ashes Test on 71-2.Nov 21, 02:01
Live Commentary: The Ashes - First Test, day one - as it happened
Live text coverage of the first Test between Australia and England at the Brisbane Cricket Ground.Nov 20, 22:58
David Warner: 'Stuart Broad should stop sulking'
David Warner accuses Stuart Broad of sulking over crowd abuse ahead of the first Ashes Test.Nov 19, 23:20
Looking back: England break records in Brisbane draw
Ahead of tomorrow's first Ashes Test, Sports Mole looks back on what happened the last time Australia and England met in Brisbane.Nov 19, 16:49
Steve Smith: 'Australia wary of Chris Tremlett threat'
Steve Smith says that Australia must be wary of Chris Tremlett, should England choose him for the first Ashes Test.Nov 18, 08:48
James Anderson: 'England bowling place up for grabs'
James Anderson says that the bowlers for the opening Ashes Test against Australia has yet to be decided.Nov 18, 07:51
The week in tweets
Sports Mole looks back at the Twitter reaction to the last seven days of sporting action.Nov 17, 10:34
David Saker hints at Chris Tremlett inclusion
England bowling coach David Saker reveals that they have decided their XI for the Ashes opener, with Chris Tremlett expected to get the nod as the third seamer.Nov 17, 09:20
England's Stuart Broad: Sachin Tendulkar an "inspiration to everyone"
Stuart Broad believes that Sachin Tendulkar has been an inspirational figure for everyone involved in cricket throughout his career.Nov 14, 06:55
Stuart Broad not interested in Australia mind games
Stuart Broad says that England will not entertain any attempts Australia make to play mind games during the upcoming Ashes tour.Nov 13, 20:58
Joe Root helps England to 430
Joe Root makes a knock of 58 to help England set Australia A a target of 430 for their first innings in Hobart.Nov 9, 04:28
Matt Prior "excited" to captain England in Ashes warm-up
England wicketkeeper Matt Prior says that he is "excited" to captain England in their Ashes warm-up match in the absence of the injured Alastair Cook.Oct 30, 11:56
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England star trio miss Ashes warm-up
Alastair Cook, Stuart Broad and Kevin Pietersen will all miss England's first Ashes warm-up match in Australia on Thursday.Oct 30, 08:20
Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad miss England training
Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad both miss England training with back injuries.Oct 29, 08:05
Stuart Broad does not regret not walking in 2013 Ashes
England bowler Stuart Broad insists that he has no regrets about not walking in the recent Ashes series against Australia.Oct 29, 00:09
The week in tweets
Sports Mole picks out some of the best tweets from the world of sport over the last seven days.Oct 27, 10:59
Alastair Cook: 'Ashes places up for grabs'
Alastair Cook says that England's fast bowlers have a chance to impress in the upcoming warm-up games to take the third and final slot in the team for the first Ashes Test on November 21.Oct 27, 05:14
Stuart Broad signs Nottinghamshire extension
England bowler Stuart Broad signs a new three-year deal with Nottinghamshire.Oct 23, 13:14
The week in tweets
Sports Mole looks back over the last seven days in the sporting world on Twitter.Oct 20, 09:47
Steven Finn desperate for Ashes recall
Steven Finn is targeting a return to England's Ashes team in time for the first match of the reverse series against Australia this winter.Sep 30, 23:40
Nick Compton, Graham Onions reflect on Ashes omission
Nick Compton and Graham Onions express their disappointment at missing out on places in England's Ashes squad.Sep 23, 13:32
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
Nottinghamshire secure YB40 title
Nottinghamshire end a 22-year wait for a limited-overs trophy to lift the YB40 trophy at Lord's with an 87-run victory over Glamorgan.Sep 21, 17:15
Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann available for Notts' YB40 final
England pair Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann are both available for Nottinghamshire Outlaws' YB40 final against Glamorgan Dragons at Lord's on September 21.Sep 13, 18:12
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
Eoin Morgan: 'Kevin Pietersen crucial for England'
Eoin Morgan says that Kevin Pietersen's inclusion in England one-day international squad gives his side some much-needed experience.Sep 6, 07:35
Eoin Morgan has faith in Kevin Pietersen
England captain Eoin Morgan believes that Kevin Pietersen will be a big influence upon the team during the one-day series against Australia.Sep 5, 14:34
Stuart Broad, Piers Morgan agree to cricket showdown for charity?
England bowler Stuart Broad and television host Piers Morgan reportedly agree to have a cricket showdown for charity.Sep 2, 12:22
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