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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Sonia Twigg

The problem spoiling England’s Ashes preparation – and the possible solution

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Ashes preparations have been dominated by fitness concerns, especially surrounding England’s fast bowling attack, with both James Anderson and Ollie Robinson ruled out of the only warm-up against Ireland.

Entire books have been undoubtedly dedicated to the art of fast bowling but one thing is for sure, it takes a heavy toll on the body.

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