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Ashes 2013: England stick with winning squad

England have named the same squad of players for the second Ashes Test, which gets underway at Lord's on Thursday. Alastair Cook's men drew first blood in the series with a narrow 14-run victory...

Ashes Test: Lehmann demands more from top order

Australia coach Darren Lehmann told his top order batsmen they need to get their act together if they are to bounce back in second Ashes Test. The tourists battled bravely in the opening Test at Trent...

Cricket: England clinch dramatic first Ashes Test

England survived a brave fight-back from Australia to secure a narrow 14-run victory in the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge. The Three Lions looked on course to wrap up a comfortable win when James...

Ashes 2013 – Cricket: England unmoved by Broad controversy

Kevin Pietersen insists England squad will not be affected by first Test controversies as Ashes series progresses. A number of umpiring decisions in the first Test have been questioned, with things...

Cricket – Ashes: Finn still confident after Trent Bridge fightback

England bowler Steve Finn is adamant that England's late surge on day one of the first Ashes Test has put them in a good position. England won the toss at Trent Bridge and decided to bat although that...

Ashes 2013 – Cricket: Warner sent to Australia A squad

Australian batsman David Warner has been told he will link up with the A squad in Zimbabwe and South Africa in order to get game time. Warner was left out of the Australian side that kicked off the...

Australia – Ashes Series: Clarke backs under-fire Aussies

Australia captain Michael Clarke says time for talking is over and his players are now focused on proving the doubters wrong during Ashes. Australia have been in England since May as they competed in...

Ashes 2013: Swann expecting spin to take a back seat in first Test

England spinner Graeme Swann believes that swing and seam bowling will be crucial in first Test of the Ashes, which gets underway on Wednesday. Many are tipping Alastair Cook's team to come out on top...

Cricket – Ashes: Swann looking to restrict skipper

England's Graeme Swann believes if he can restrict Australia's Michael Clarke to a low number of runs it will go a long way to ensuring hosts retain Ashes title. Swann pointed to the fact that the...

Cricket: Home support could be the difference – Vaughan

The former England batsman, Michael Vaughan, believes the support of Barmy Army could be the decided factor in upcoming Ashes series. England prepare to head into the opening Test match at Trent Bridge...