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Josh Hazlewood set to be fit for Ashes despite missing Test Championship final

Australia pace bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the World Test Championship final against India at the Kia Oval – little more than a week before the Ashes begins.

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Australia's David Warner to retire from Test cricket in January 2024

David Warner has announced he will retire from Test cricket early next year as he named the World Test Championship (WTC) final, the Ashes and the home series against Pakistan as his last.

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Ricky Pointing picks three players that could win the WTC Final for India

Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami hold the keys for India when they face Australia in the WTC Final, according to legend Ricky Pointing.

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David Warner backed to enjoy 'significant' Ashes role by coach Andrew McDonald

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has thrown his support behind opener David Warner, tipping him for a "significant" role in this summer's Ashes.

Ollie Robinson

Ollie Robinson becomes latest injury worry for England ahead of summer Tests

Ollie Robinson is set to undergo a scan on a sore left ankle on Monday as the seamer became the latest injury worry for England ahead of a Test against Ireland and the Ashes this summer.

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Michael Clarke not sure Josh Hazlewood's IPL stint is best preparation for Ashes

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has questioned Josh Hazlewood's participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL), suggesting the stint could harm the seamer's Ashes prospects.