THE ASHES

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James Anderson: England's Joe Root has a 'point to prove' in the Ashes

James Anderson has suggested that Joe Root enters the upcoming Ashes series with a "point to prove", even as he confidently backs England's premier batter to rise to the moment.

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England's Ben Stokes relishes 'biggest series' of his captaincy ahead of Ashes opener

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has labelled the upcoming Ashes series against Australia as the 'biggest series' of his tenure as Three Lions skipper.

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Australia captain Steve Smith unfazed by Ashes pressure

Steve Smith struck a notably relaxed tone as he unveiled Australia's line-up for the opening match of what will be his ninth - and potentially final - Ashes series.

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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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