THE ASHES

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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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Mitchell Starc plays down Pat Cummins' back injury ahead of Ashes

Australia’s Mitchell Starc has come to the defence of fellow fast bowler Pat Cummins as speculation grows about his availability for the first Ashes Test.

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