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Ben Stokes comes out to bat for Brendon McCullum despite England's Ashes defeat

Ben Stokes has urged the England hierarchy to back Brendon McCullum has head coach despite the Ashes defeat in Australia.

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Matthew Potts drafted into England squad for final Ashes Test in Sydney

Matthew Potts is in line for his first appearance in the Ashes after being included in England's 12-man squad for the final Test in Sydney that starts on Sunday.

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MCG Boxing Day pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' after two-day Ashes Test

The International Cricket Council has rated the pitch used for the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as "unsatisfactory", issuing the venue with one demerit point.

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England fast bowler Gus Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes Test in Sydney

England have lost a third fast bowler on the Ashes tour after Gus Atkinson was ruled out of the fifth and final Test in Sydney due to a hamstring injury.

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Ben Stokes happy to break Ashes drought but slams MCG pitch for Boxing Day Test

England captain Ben Stokes was happy that his team broke their Ashes drought in Australia but slammed the state of the pitch in Melbourne after the Boxing Day Test ended in two days.

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England avoid Ashes whitewash as fourth Test ends inside two days

England ensured the Ashes would not end in a clean sweep by securing a four-wicket win over Australia after just two days in the fourth Test at Melbourne.

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