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The Latest Breaking News from Ashes

Chris Woakes: England must keep Mark Wood and Jofra Archer fit to win Ashes

The former England all-rounder cited fitness as a key factor in which side will come out on top.

The Independent UK

Steve Smith expects ‘seamless transition’ if he fills in for injured Pat Cummins as Australia’s Ashes captain

Smith is likely to captain Australia in the Ashes opener if Cummins fails to recover for the Perth curtain-raiser.

The Independent UK

Match-winning Shield spell boosts Boland for Ashes

Australian Test paceman Scott Boland said his five-wicket spell for Victoria last Friday was important for his confidence ahead of the Ashes.

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Australia’s Scott Boland shuts out noise from former England players before Ashes

Fast bowler says he and his teammates are focused on their own game after Stuart Broad and Mike Atherton delivered recent barbs

The Guardian - AU

Smith feeling fresh and back to his best after two hits

Steve Smith believes pre-seasons spent in New York are providing the perfect tonic for his batting, setting him up to score runs deeper into the Ashes series.

AAP

Marsh's 'six beers deep' plan, not playing Ashes opener

Michael Vaughan wants Mitch Marsh opening the batting for Australia in the Ashes but it would require a serious leap of faith from Test selectors.

AAP

Doubts crept in: How Labuschagne ended his form funk

Almost certain to be picked for the Ashes following his recent hot streak, Marnus Labuschagne says a change in mindset was crucial to his revival.

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Webster back bowling, on track for timely Shield return

Australia's selectors will name the squad for the first Ashes Test after the next Sheffield Shield round, and Tasmania now expect Beau Webster to return for it.

AAP

Australia selector confident Pat Cummins will play major part in Ashes

George Bailey, Australia’s chair of selectors, has said he is confident Pat Cummins will play in the Ashes series against England

The Guardian - UK

Selectors look on positive side for Green's Ashes role

Chief selector George Bailey has had his say on Cameron Green's side soreness, Pat Cummins' Ashes availability, and if Marnus Labuschagne could open again.

AAP

Aussie, All Black mentor to help England's Ashes charge

England will have a veteran Australian bowling coach and one of the All Blacks most respected staff in their coaching set up for the Ashes.

AAP

Australian David Saker returns to England coaching set-up for the Ashes

Paul Collingwood, meanwhile, will not be part of Brendon McCullum’s staff Down Under

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum brings David Saker back into England camp for Ashes series

Brendon McCullum has finalised his coaching team for the Ashes, with the Australian David Saker returning to help England

The Guardian - UK

Botham’s beef over not enough cricket is latest broadside in ever-earlier Ashes silly season

Lord Beefy has ruffled feathers with his comments on England’s schedule and he has a point – just not the one he thinks he’s making

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Harry Brook parks Ashes chat as England begin ‘hell of a long winter’ in New Zealand

A limited-overs tour of New Zealand has flown under the radar, but the England white-ball captain says the Black Caps have his undivided attention

The Guardian - UK

No Ashes talk in England camp, says Harry Brook before New Zealand series

Harry Brook says there has been no Ashes talk in the England camp, with the white-ball captain determined to focus instead on a strong New Zealand side

AAP

Labuschagne makes emphatic Test case with another ton

Marnus Labuschagne has hit his second straight Sheffield Shield century for Queensland to all but ensure he will be in Australia's Test team to start the Ashes.

The Independent UK

Tim Southee likely to only be available for first Ashes Test

Southee took up a position as England’s fast bowling consultant in the summer.

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The Guardian - UK

Beware the quiet man: Ashes folklore is littered with unlikely names stepping up

Pat Cummins’ absence is not quite cause for unfettered English celebration – Scott Boland has ripped them apart before

AAP

Timely Ashes boost for Neser, Swepson stars for Bulls

Michael Neser has done his hopes of playing an Ashes Test this summer some good, taking four wickets for Queensland to bowl South Australia out for 228.

AAP

Test hopefuls struggle, WA on top at tricky Bellerive

Jake Weatherald and Cameron Bancroft both missed chance to apply pressure for Ashes selection as 14 wickets fell on the opening day in Hobart.

AAP

'Worst Australian team since 2010-11': Stuart Broad

Ex-England fast bowler Stuart Broad has hit back at David Warner, claiming Australia are at their weakest for a home Ashes series in 15 years.

AAP

Walters pledges no Queensland bias on Roos' Ashes tour

Queensland legend and new Australian rugby league coach Kevin Walters insists he will pick the best Kangaroos side, not just his Maroons favourites.

The Guardian - UK

Broad brands Australia’s team as their worst since 2010 as pre-Ashes barbs fly

Stuart Broad has said that England will face “probably the worst Australian team since 2010” on tour this winter

The Independent UK

Sir Alastair Cook relishing ‘bucket list’ role as Ashes commentator in Australia

Cook plans to attend the first, fourth and fifth games this winter.

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