THE-ASHES

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Ricky Ponting lauds England star Ben Stokes for 'proactive captaincy'

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has been impressed by the 'proactive captaincy' shown by England's Ben Stokes during the ongoing Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

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Ollie Robinson has no regrets over fired-up celebration in Ashes opener

Ollie Robinson refused to apologise after appearing to give Usman Khawaja a foul-mouthed send-off as tempers rose on day three of a delicately-poised first Ashes Test.

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Australia claim upper hand with dismissal of England's openers as rain stops third day

England were left cursing their luck after losing both openers under dark skies in a 20-minute spell that may have altered the course of the first Ashes Test.

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Alastair Cook expects contrasting England, Australia strategies to continue at Ashes

Former England captain Alastair Cook expects England to stick to the 'Bazball' approach and for Australia to maintain their passive approach throughout the Ashes series.

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The Ashes: Stuart Broad makes an impact, Usman Khawaja steadies the ship

Stuart Broad played a pivotal role for England as the second day of the first Ashes Test against Australia unfolded.

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Jonny Bairstow hails adventurous declaration from Ben Stokes during Ashes opener

Jonny Bairstow applauded an adventurous declaration from Ben Stokes after the England captain rolled the dice on the first day of the Ashes.

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