THE ASHES

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Mitchell Starc adamant Australia will not change approach to Test cricket

Mitchell Starc has insisted Australia will stick with their pragmatic approach ahead of this week’s second Ashes Test but was tight-lipped over his own selection at Lord's.

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England teenager Rehan Ahmed admits Ashes call-up 'means everything'

England teenager Rehan Ahmed has admitted being part of this week's Ashes squad at Lord's is beyond his wildest dreams.

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Ollie Pope insists England's first Ashes Test tactics were not 'moments of madness'

Ollie Pope insists England's tactical gambles at Edgbaston were not "moments of madness" and is ready to embrace more of the same during the second Ashes Test at Lord's this week.

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Travis Head: England 'throwing nice chat out' but Australia focusing on winning

Australian batter Travis Head has laughed off sledging from England during and since the thrilling Ashes opener at Edgbaston – and has sent a word of warning to Ollie Robinson.

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Steve Smith says he felt like he had 'a dozen beers' in his last Ashes Test at Lord's

Steve Smith says he felt like he had drunk "a dozen beers" last time he played at Lord's, as he prepares to return to the venue for the second Ashes Test.

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England call up teenage spinner Rehan Ahmed for second Ashes Test at Lord's

England have called up 18-year-old leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed for the second Ashes Test at Lord's, with concerns lingering over Moeen Ali's injured finger.