THE ASHES

Mark Wood and Ben Stokes

Mark Wood's lightning pace ignites England's Ashes campaign at Headingley

A burst of breakneck speed from Mark Wood breathed life into England's Ashes campaign as the third Test got off to a feisty start at Headingley.

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Australia captain Pat Cummins not bothered that his integrity is being questioned

Pat Cummins was unrepentant about the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow as the Australia captain insisted he would act in identical fashion if presented with a repeat scenario.

Moeen Ali

England make three changes for make-or-break third Ashes Test at Headingley

England have rung the changes as they seek to keep the Ashes alive in this week's third Test at Headingley, with three alterations to the XI and a promotion in the batting order for Harry Brook.

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England's Jonny Bairstow tipped to thrive off controversy in front of Headingley crowd

Joe Root is confident Jonny Bairstow "has the bit between his teeth" following his controversial stumping at Lord's and expects him to be in the mood in front of a home crowd at Headingley this week.

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Australia spinner Todd Murphy expects England to come at him hard in third Ashes Test

Australia spinner Todd Murphy is bracing himself for England – and the home fans – to be on the attack at Headingley in the third Ashes Test.

Ollie Pope

England's Ollie Pope ruled out for remainder of the Ashes with shoulder injury

England vice-captain Ollie Pope has been ruled out for the rest of the home summer with a dislocated shoulder in another blow to his side's Ashes hopes.

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