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The upcoming 2015 Ashes series between Australia and England is a highly anticipated event in the cricket world. For Australians, the memories of past Ashes series are etched in their minds, often connected to the houses they were living in at the time. The series has become an integral part
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Kent batsman Daniel Bell-Drummond made a remarkable 127 from 112 deliveries in the tour match against Australia, but his team was unable to overcome the visitors' 255-run lead. As the players prepare for the First Investec Test in Cardiff, Bell-Drummond's assessment of Mitchell Johnson's performance
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A chance to win stand tickets to the highly anticipated 2nd Investec Ashes Test Match at Lord's Cricket Ground in London has been announced by Telegraph Men in partnership with Marston's Pedigree, the Official Beer of England Cricket. To enter, follow @TelegraphMen and @MarstonPedigree on Twitter
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Lord's Cricket Ground, with its 28,000-capacity, is a notoriously difficult venue to secure tickets for, especially for highly anticipated matches like the Ashes Test. The allocation process is complex and involves a mix of privileged groups, public ballots, and strict terms and conditions. Players and coaches from
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Australia's 2005 campaign in England was one of the most memorable Test series in history, but the team's current state raises questions about their ability to regain the Ashes. With a strong Australian team taking on a callow but exciting England side, the pressure is on
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England's tour of Australia ended in unmitigated disaster yesterday as the visitors suffered their fourth defeat in the Ashes series. Australia took a commanding 4-0 lead in the series, winning the fourth Test match by eight wickets. The margin of defeat was a testament to England's
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The Australian fast bowler Brett Lee's stunt in which he bowled an over to television presenter Piers Morgan was a fitting metaphor for the events unfolding on the cricket pitch. England, reeling from a months-long slump, suffered another devastating loss, this time by eight wickets. The teams now
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The Ashes series between England and Australia has taken a dramatic turn, with Mitchell Johnson leading the charge for the Aussies. In a dominant display of fast bowling, Johnson took six England first-innings wickets, including the prized scalp of Kevin Pietersen, and threatened to turn the series on its head.
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In a bid to challenge England's dominance with the bat, Australia has turned its attention to its spin department ahead of the third Ashes Test. Michael Beer, a 26-year-old leg-spinner from Tasmania, is set to make his debut in Perth, and according to Australian spinner Steve Smith, he
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Australian cricket fast bowler Ryan Harris has been cleared to play in the upcoming third Ashes Test against England, despite injuring his right shoulder during the second Test. However, the team's bid to win back the Ashes has taken a hit with opening batsman Simon Katich ruled out
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Ricky Ponting's leadership of the Australian cricket team has come under intense scrutiny as England surged to a commanding lead in the second Test at Adelaide Oval. Despite a valiant effort from Ponting, the team remains in a precarious position, and Ponting's chances of surviving as
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Calls for Mitchell Johnson's dropping are mounting, with some cricketing legends labeling him "one-dimensional" and placing blame on the Australian team's coaching setup for ruining his action. John Johnson's first coach, Brett Mortimer, believes Johnson needs a month away from the game
