Australia only need four wickets to win
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Australia are teetering on the brink of earning a consolation victory that will see the Ashes end 3-2 in favour of England as they only required four more wickets to win at the end of the third day of the fifth Test at The Oval.
Smith celebrates after scoring his 11th Test century
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England were left reeling at the end of the second day of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval as they lost eight wickets in almost no time at all after Australia batsman Steven Smith scored 143.
“We have a really tough decision to make”
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Australia head coach Darren Lehmann has admitted that he will face a “massive headache” when selecting the pace attack for the upcoming Ashes series against England.
“He is an experienced player and quality character who will add talent and leadership to the touring party”
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Australia have included spinner Fawad Ahmed and Western Australia captain Adam Voges in their 17-man Ashes squad.
Siddle took 37 wickets at an average of 31.48 during his stint with Nottinghamshire last season
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After being relegated last season, Lancashire have signed Australia pace bowler Peter Siddle in order to boost their chances of getting promoted back up to Division One of the County Championship.
Stokes hammered eight boundaries and five sixes during his knock of 77
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Melbourne Renegades all-rounder Ben Stokes walloped 77 runs in almost no time at all to help his side take down the Hobart Hurricanes by 37 runs at the Bellerive Oval.
India may not have to deal with the threat of Johnson in the fourth Test
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Australia left-arm pace bowler may miss the fourth Test against India in Sydney after complaining of hamstring soreness.
“Once that match starts then we will get stuck in and put up a mighty fine contest for him”
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Australia pace bowler Peter Siddle has vowed to make Phillip Hughes proud during the fourth and final Test against India since it is being playing at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Warner was hit on the forearm while batting in the nets
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Australia opener David Warner suffered “significant bruising” after being hit on his right forearm while batting in the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
“He’s a simple guy that just loves playing the game”
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Queensland batsman Joe Burns is set to make his debut during the Boxing Day Test against India after he was included in Australia’s squad in place of the injured Mitchell Marsh.
