“He deserves his opportunity at the top of the order to try and make that spot his own”
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England head coach Trevor Bayliss has confirmed that Alex Hales will open the batting with captain Alastair Cook during the first Test against South Africa, which takes place in Durban on Boxing Day.
“It was clearly a difficult decision but he has struggled for runs in recent series”
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England batsman Ian Bell’s dismal run of form as of late has cost him dearly as he failed to make the cut for the upcoming Test series against South Africa.
Moeen could become Cook’s new opening partner
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England captain Alastair Cook has revealed that all-rounder Moeen Ali may be promoted to the top of the batting order during the upcoming series against Pakistan.
“The time feels right to return home”
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England batsman Nick Compton has rejoined Middlesex after agreeing to sign a three-year contract.
“I have loved playing for Somerset, but I have decided to re-locate more permanently to my base in south-west London”
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After spending five years at Taunton, Nick Compton has decided to leave Somerset with immediate effect.
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“At the moment, Australia have got someone with exceptional skill in Mitchell Johnson, who is bowling exceptionally quickly”
England opening batsman Nick Compton has admitted that Australia left-arm pace bowler Mitchell Johhnson “has been absolutely exceptional” throughout the ongoing Ashes series.
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“I remember last year when we got demolished in Ahmedabad, in came Monty and between him and Swanny they took 19 wickets and won us the match and then the series”
England opening batsman Nick Compton has announced that the national selectors made the right choice by including spinner Monty Panesar in the squad for the second Ashes Test in Adelaide.
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Compton joined Somerset in 2010
England opening batsman Nick Compton has signed a new three-year deal with Somerset, which has officially ended all the hype and speculation surrounding whether he would move to another county side.
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McCullum believes it will take a miracle for Australia to beat England at home
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has wished Australia good luck for their Ashes series just weeks after stating that it is near impossible to beat England at home.
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Strauss wants England to take full advantage of Australia’s troubles
Former England captain Andrew Strauss has become the latest cricketer to join the ‘England are going to win the Ashes’ bandwagon after he himself noted that Australia are struggling to pick themselves up after the numerous amount of controversies the side have been involved in over the past six months.