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In a significant move, BT has won the rights to screen Australian cricket in the UK in a reported £80 million five-year deal. This follows a fierce battle with broadcaster Sky, which has already seen BT muscle in on Sky's Premier League football dominance and acquire Champions League
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Steve Smith will take over as the captain of the Australian test team following the retirement of Michael Clarke after the fifth Ashes test against England, Cricket Australia announced on Friday. Smith, 26, has been named as deputy to Clarke in the test and one-day international formats, and is expected
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Nottingham's Trent Bridge witnessed Australia's Ashes demise, with a comprehensive defeat by an innings and 78 runs bringing an end to a series that was played at a frantic pace. Captained by Michael Clarke since 2010, Australia's team was on the brink of collapse,
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As the fifth and final Test in the Ashes series approaches, the outcome hangs precariously in the balance. With England trailing 1-2, the pressure is mounting on captain Alastair Cook, who is determined to lead his team to victory and etch his name in history. The stakes are high, with
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As the fourth Test commences at Trent Bridge, England's hopes of an upset victory against Australia depend on their pace bowlers delivering under pressure. Skipper Alastair Cook has challenged his team to rival the Edgbaston roar, but a potential pitfall awaits in the form of their pace bowlers
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As Australia's squad battles it out in the ongoing Ashes series against England, coach Darren Lehmann has made significant changes to his team's composition, sparking a debate about the future of the team. Seven players aged 33 or older were initially expected to be part of
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Mitchell Johnson's feisty nature has caused the Barmy Army, a group of English cricket fans, to lose their former amusement at his expense. In the 2009 Ashes series, Johnson was mercilessly tormented by the Barmy Army, which significantly affected his self-confidence. However, six years later, Johnson's
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Ashes cricket is a prestigious and historic rivalry between Australia and England, dating back to 1882. The series has produced countless iconic moments, thrilling matches, and remarkable individual records. From the smallest winning margin to the highest batting average, we highlight some of the most intriguing Ashes cricket records. Key
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Cricket Australia's Chris Rogers, set to retire from international action at the end of the series, has been seeing specialists and undergoing scans due to concerns over his ear and head injuries. The 37-year-old, who hit a series-levelling 173 at Edgbaston, began feeling disoriented while batting and was
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Twenty pupils from Dylan Thomas Community School in Wales have made significant improvements in their literacy skills through a project linked with Glamorgan Cricket Club. The project, which began 18 months ago, involved pupils undertaking various literacy-based projects at the Swalec Stadium in Cardiff and meeting world-class cricketers such as
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Mitchell Johnson is set to return to the iconic Lord's cricket ground, the scene of his most forgettable outing in 2009, where Australia suffered a Test loss for the first time since 1934. Johnson aims to leave the ground with better memories this time around, as his team
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As part of his annual summer visit to Wales, Prince Charles began his week-long tour in Cardiff, where he welcomed the Australian cricket team to the city ahead of the opening Ashes test. The Prince of Wales, who is also the heir to the throne, met with the Australian squad
