ASHES

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Brendon McCullum backs batting unit for third Ashes Test

England head coach Brendon McCullum has decided against shaking things up with their batting lineup, believing the conditions in Adelaide will suit them well.

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Mark Wood declared fit as England mull all-out pace attack for Ashes opener

England have selected a 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test against Australia in Perth, starting on Friday, and are still keeping the option open for an all-out pace attack.

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Brendan Doggett confident in his own game as Test debut looms in Ashes opener

Brendan Doggett has expressed confidence in his own game as he prepares for a potential Test debut for Australia in the Ashes opener against England in Perth on 21 November.

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Ollie Pope looking to thrive under the extra pressure of The Ashes

England batter Ollie Pope forced his way into the reckoning for the first Ashes Test with a strong showing in a warm-up match.

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Ben Duckett says England finding the right balance ahead of the Ashes

England opener Ben Duckett says the batting line-up is finding the necessary balance between being attacking and "reckless at times" ahead of the first Ashes Test in Perth on 21 November.

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Jake Weatherald earns maiden call-up as Australia name squad for Ashes opener

Jake Weatherald has received his maiden international call-up as Australia named a 15-man squad for the first Ashes Test against England, starting on 21 November in Perth.