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Australia set to face Bazball 2.0 in Ashes summer

Australian players have noticed some differences in England's Bazball approach in recent series, as opposed to their all-out assault with the bat ahead of 2023.

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Mark Wood in the clear, Pope goes Bazball crazy

Ollie Pope tuned up for the first Ashes Test with hard-hitting knocks of 100 and 90 in England's only warm up match at Lilac Hill.

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From Harmison to Starc, more first-ball folklore awaits

Mitchell Starc says he has never heard a louder roar at the Gabba than when he bowled himself into Ashes folklore by dismissing Rory Burns in 2021-22.

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Ollie Pope locks down England No3 spot for the Ashes with hundred against the Lions

Former vice captain was under pressure for his place ahead of an assured innings

Evening Standard

Joe Root splutters but Ollie Pope prospers in England’s Ashes warm-up

Joe Root and Harry Brook were out cheaply but Ollie Pope scored 100 as England were all out for 426 in their first innings in their Ashes warmup

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope hits century in England’s Ashes warm-up against Lions

Opening pair of Ben Duckett (92) and Zak Crawley (82) set the tone for a fast-scoring 426 all out

The Independent UK

Joe Root and Harry Brook struggle in England’s pre-Ashes warm-up

The Test side’s middle-order duo fell cheaply after Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley ran up an opening stand of 182 against England Lions

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England go Bazball but Root and Brook miss out

England star Joe Root is yet to score a Test century in Australia, and he was out for just one despite the team's strong platform in their warm-up match.

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Why the first ball of the Ashes is both an end and a beginning

From Zak Crawley hitting Pat Cummins for four to Rory Burns’ duck, the opening delivery is seen as a tone-setting prophecy for the series ahead

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes signals 2027 Ashes readiness by signing new two-year central contract

Ben Stokes has signalled his desire to play in the 2027 Ashes at home after signing a new two-year central contract with England

The Guardian - UK

‘It felt like a long time’: Sam Curran rises to England challenge after exile

All-rounder was given target of being a top-six batter to regain place and delivered runs against New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

Will Jacks handed surprise Ashes call-up as England overlook Rehan Ahmed and Chris Woakes for Australia

Jacks appears to have got the nod ahead of Ahmed and Liam Dawson as back-up to lead spinner Shoaib Bashir, while fast bowler Mark Wood is fit to return

The Independent UK

England lay down gauntlet after naming five 90mph seamers in Ashes squad

Rob Key’s selection panel has named England’s quickest attack for a generation to try to win back the Ashes in Australia

The Guardian - UK

Oval Invincibles search for three-peat as Hundred approaches finish line

Stability has helped defending men’s champions while Southern Brave women have a 100% record to preserve

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The Independent UK

Oval Invincibles effectively seal Hundred final spot with London Spirit victory

The win put the Invincibles four points clear at the top of the men’s table after their eight regular season games.

The Independent UK

Harry Brook and Zak Crawley help Superchargers go level at top of table

Brook thrashed 56 off 27 balls with five sixes and three fours after Crawley’s 49 from 25 deliveries.

The Independent UK

Zak Crawley leads Northern Superchargers to dominant win over London Spirit

The Spirit – second from bottom – had made 135 for three before the Superchargers closed out a fourth win from six games

The Independent UK

Dawid Malan hits half-century as Northern Superchargers ease to Hundred win

Zak Crawley dominated the strike early on as he clocked up 45 runs.

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Steve Smith eclipsed by Ashes rivals in the Hundred

Australian great Steve Smith has savoured his debut in the Hundred, but it was a couple of his English Ashes rivals who stole the show at Headingley.

The Independent UK

The England selection decision looming large before the Ashes

England’s dramatic 2-2 draw with India was their last taste of Test cricket before the Ashes begins in Perth in November, and there is little time left to win a place in the squad

The Independent UK

Joe Root and Harry Brook give England hope after Mohammed Siraj let-off

The fifth Rothesay Test is poised for an exciting finish.

Al Jazeera

Siraj strikes after Jaiswal helps India set England daunting target

Yashasvi Jaiswal makes sparkling hundred with Mohammed Siraj striking with last ball of day as India look to tie series.

The Independent UK

Josh Tongue looks back with confidence as England face another big run chase

The seamer gave the press conference the night before the hosts chased down 373 runs to win the series opener at Headingley.

The Guardian - UK

England endure ugly case of the drops without superego Stokes in the field

India are in the box seat after adding an extra 127 runs owing to missed catches, sloppy bowling and poor field placement

Evening Standard

Zak Crawley falls to last ball of day three with England chasing 374 to win fifth Test

Three Lions dealt lethal blow by superb India attack

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