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ICC rates MCG pitch as poor after drawn Ashes test
The track drew criticism from both competing teams after Australia scored 327 and 263-4 declared in their two innings while England scored 491 in their only innings.
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Ball tampering claims 'ridiculous' says England's Anderson
The 35-year-old was shown on television appearing to try to scuff up the ball with his thumbnail on the fourth day on Friday and local commentators seized on the footage as the match meandered to a draw.
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Rain hits England's hopes of Ashes win
The home side were 103 for two in their second innings at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when rain interrupted play before tea and the showers lingered long enough for umpires to abandon the day without another ball bowled.
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Cook grabs ton as England savour dominant day
English cheer has been in short supply this series after Australia took back the urn by winning the first three Tests but Wednesday’s fightback thrilled sun-baked Britons in the raucous crowd of 67,882.
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England want clarity on 'complicated' Stokes situation - Strauss
England have arrived in Australia without Stokes, who is considered vital to their hopes of retaining the Ashes following their 3-2 victory in 2015.
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Defiant Smith puts Australia in control
Steve Smith made 78 to lift Australia to 287/3 on day 1 of the 5th & final test against England.
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Australia's Clarke to retire after Ashes
Captain Michael Clarke will retire at the end of the current Ashes series, ending a storied 114-test career.
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Finn's five put England on brink of victory
The tourists face a desperate battle to avoid a humiliating third test defeat.
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Anderson takes six to put England in command
England are in control on the first day of the third test at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
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Australia wrong to drop Haddin - Ponting
Former captain Ricky Ponting says the team will miss out on Haddin's experience for the match at Edgebaston.
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The Ashes: Chris Rogers on track for third test
England will come even harder at him after his dizzy spell that forced him to retire at Lord’s.
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The Derek Alberts Column: Sledging - The dark side of cricket
Derek Alberts looks at sledging in the gentleman's game.
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Australia's Rogers, Smith turn screw on England
The pair shared a partnership of 259 to put their side in a strong position to level the series.
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Root century boosts England in first Ashes test
England recovered from a poor start to post 343/7 on the first day of the first Ashes test.
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Pietersen rules out retirement
The England batsman has ruled out retirement in the wake of the Ashes thrashing by Australia.
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Ashes: England shreds through Oz batsmen
A resurgent England attack tore through Australia's batting lineup to leave the hosts at 164/9.
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Johnson: Fast bowling about intimidation
The Australian cricketer has been one of the outstanding bowlers in the Ashes so far.
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Australia on brink of Ashes redemption
Australia are one win away from reclaiming the Ashes after taking a 2-0 lead in the 5-match series
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Siddle sympathises with Trott
England batsman Jonathan Trott left the Ashes Tour to deal with a stress-related illness.
