England collapse on final day of tour match at WACA

Panesar signs two-year contract with Essex

Cricket: England spin bowler Monty Panesar pens deal following last season's loan with Division Two side.

31 Oct 2013

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Pain in Perth for England's attack

Cricket: Steve Finn, Chris Tremlett and Boyd Rankin struggle as Western Australia Chairman's XI rack up 369-4.

31 Oct 2013

India beat Australia by six wickets

India chase down 350 to beat Australia by six wickets in their sixth one-day match, sending the series to a deciding game.

30 Oct 2013

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Prior to captain England in injured Cook's absence

Cricket: keeper will lead England for first time in opening tour match with Alastair Cook ruled out through injury.

30 Oct 2013

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Bell cleaned bowled by Mills

Video: Essex seamer shows his power by getting the better of Ian Bell in England nets.

30 Oct 2013

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England must avoid fate of '58'

Scyld Berry: England go to Australia as favourites to retain the Ashes, but they did so 55 years ago and lost 4-0.

30 Oct 2013

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Rich archives stir Ashes excitement

New book tracing history of sport’s greatest rivalry is perfect preparation for the battles ahead Down Under.

29 Oct 2013

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Cook and Bell sidelined

Batsmen could miss opening game of the tour after receiving lengthy treatment to injuries during practice.

29 Oct 2013

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Clarke and Ponting fall out over book

At the Close of Play, Ponting's autobiography, attacks the current Australia captain over his relationship with a model and lack of leadership.

29 Oct 2013

Injury fears over Cook and Broad

Derek Pringle: captain Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad both miss England middle practice with bad back issues.

29 Oct 2013

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Strong Australia A to tackle England

Henriques will captain strong line-up against England, with in-form Khawaja eager to secure a return to Test side.

29 Oct 2013

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Tremlett winning Ashes race

Chris Tremlett seems to be nudging ahead in the race for England fourth bowler's slot in the Ashes after his success Down Under last time.

28 Oct 2013

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Just marvel at King Tut’s burial tracksuit

Alan Tyers: a curious new exhibition traces the evolution of sporting history since the first Stone Age cricketer.

28 Oct 2013

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Let bowlers use finger nails to make ball swing

Michael Vaughan says Pakistan have every right to feel victimised - Faf du Plessis’s punishment is a clear case of double standards.

28 Oct 2013

Tremlett targets Australian captain Clarke

One of England's towering pacemen says they plan to rough up the hosts' captain this winter.

28 Oct 2013

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Broad: I was right not to walk

Stuart Broad warns he would refuse to walk again if need be and reveals Australian coach Darren Lehmann apologised for 'blatant cheating' accusation.

27 Oct 2013

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Root keen to lead from the front foot

Interview: Opener Joe Root knows he has to improve against the new ball to give England a foundation.

27 Oct 2013

Aussie mess gifts England a flying start

Scyld Berry: Australian Cricket Board's obsession with making money fatally undermines home hopes of winning back the urn.

26 Oct 2013

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Cook to face aspiring England bowlers

Captain Alastair Cook says the third and final spot in England's pace attack for the first Ashes Test is 'up for grabs'.

26 Oct 2013

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Pakistan questions ball tampering punishment

Pakistan demands explanation from ICC over punishment given to South Africa's Faf du Plessis.

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