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Smith’s century proved to be a game-changer for Australia
Australia batsman Steven Smith struck a sparkling century on the opening day of the fifth Test in Sydney to give the baggy greens the upper hand heading into day two of their clash with arch-rivals England.
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“We’ve got a big job to do”
Despite only needing 201 runs over the next two days to win the fourth Test in Melbourne, Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon still believes the baggy greens have “got a lot of hard work to do”.
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Lyon claimed his fourth five-wicket haul
Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon cut England down to their knees on the third day of the fourth Test in Melbourne after taking an exceptional five-wicket haul.
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Australia’s pace bowlers silenced the England fans on the opening day of the fourth Test
Australia’s pace bowlers ripped through England’s batting line-up to leave the tourists reeling on the first day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
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Watson scored his fourth Test century
Australia closed in on regaining the Ashes for the first time in five years thanks to a magnificent century by all-rounder Shane Watson and some fantastic all-round bowling as well.
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Warner scored his second century of the series
Australia opening batsman David Warner left England flustered and frustrated on day three of the third Test in Perth after smashing yet another century.
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“I’ve seen him play more fluently but, in the in the context of the game, it was just what we needed – someone to dig in and keep the Aussies at bay”
England opening batsman Michael Carberry has announced that captain Alastair Cook “played really, really well” during his brilliant knock of 72 on the second day of the third Test in Perth.
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“As a group, we were disappointed how we started but we turned that around this afternoon”
Australia fast bowling coach Craig McDermott has announced that he was impressed with the way the bowling attack bounced back after England made a fantastic start to their innings.
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Cook’s knock of 72 is his highest score in the series so far
England captain Alastair Cook led from the front on the second day of the third Test in Perth as he scored a magnificent 72 to even things up.
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Smith scored his second Test century
Australia batsman Steven Smith’s unbeaten century kept England at bay after they gained an early advantage over the baggy greens on the first day of the third Test in Perth.
