THE ASHES

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Agony and ecstasy: Captains Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes react to Ashes decider

Australia secured the 2025 Ashes with victory in the third Test on Sunday, bringing a broad smile to Pat Cummins’ face, but opposing captain Ben Stokes was wallowing in the mire.

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The Ashes: Marcus Trescothick insists England will keep 'fighting'

Marcus Trescothick has insisted England won't give up, despite the Ashes appearing to slip from their grasp during the third Test against Australia in Adelaide.

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Australia's Nathan Lyon moves behind Shane Warne with Ashes double

Nathan Lyon became Australia's second-highest Test wicket-taker after Shane Warne in day 2 of the third Ashes test in Adelaide on Thursday.

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The Ashes: Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon put England on the ropes in Adelaide

Australia ended day 2 of the third Ashes Test well on top as they reduced England to 213/8 in pursuit of 371 to set a first innings lead in Adelaide on Thursday. 

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England make one change for must-win third Ashes Test as Josh Tongue comes in

England have confirmed one change to their XI for the must-win third Ashes Test, starting in Adelaide on Wednesday, with Josh Tongue replacing fellow fast bowler Gus Atkinson.

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The Ashes: Usman Khawaja throws spanner in the works for Australian selectors

With Usman Khawaja set to be fit for selection for the upcoming third Ashes Test, do the selectors back the veteran after two comprehensive wins?

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