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Boland's MCG heroics more relevant than 2023 Ashes blip

England went after Scott Boland in the 2023 Ashes and became the only team to conquer the Victorian, but Australia's coach believes that is now irrelevant.

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Winter is coming: England’s cricketers fly out for long tour that will decide Ashes and World Cup

Four decades ago Mike Gatting lamented 30-game schedule and while improvements were made, players will be weary of gruelling season ahead

The Guardian - UK

England Ashes selection won’t lead to a rivalry with Ollie Pope – Jacob Bethell

Pope has been the long-term incumbent at number three but Bethell’s rise to prominence has cranked up the competition.

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Harry Brook says Pat Cummins’ absence could boost England’s Ashes hopes

England’s vice-captain Harry Brook believes the tourists can take advantage if Cummins’ back injury rules him out of the first Test in Perth

The Guardian - UK

Australia head coach not giving up hope of having Pat Cummins for Ashes opener

Cummins returned to running this week as he recovers from lumbar bone stress in his lower back.

The Independent UK

Labuschagne 'close to his best': Andrew McDonald

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Marnus Labuschagne is an option to open again in Test cricket, praising his return to form ahead of the Ashes.

AAP

Cummins 'a lot more optimistic' for first Test

Pat Cummins could soon learn if he will be fit for the first Ashes Test, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent his captain is still a chance to play.

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Joe Root issues ‘bring the urn home’ rallying cry ahead of Ashes

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The Independent UK

England beware: terminally obsessed Marnus Labuschagne has gone back to basics

Australian batter, an evangelical Christian who believes this is all written out in advance, may force his way back for the Ashes

The Guardian - UK

Pick me: Labuschagne boosts Ashes hopes with latest ton

Just days after being axed from Australia's ODI team, Marnus Labuschagne has cracked a sparkling century for Queensland in their one-day loss to Tasmania.

AAP

Limited prep won't be a worry for Cummins: Starc

Mitchell Starc says Pat Cummins needs less time bowling than some other quicks to prepare for Tests, as Australia's pace ace fights to be fit for the Ashes.

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Pat Cummins: Australia captain 'surprised' by reports he could miss entire Ashes series

It had been suggested that lingering back problem would definitely rule skipper out of First Test and potentially all five

Evening Standard

Joe Root hopes England can grasp ‘great opportunity’ to win Ashes in Australia

England last won an Ashes series Down Under in 2010-11.

The Independent UK

Pat Cummins set to miss start of Ashes and could be absent for whole series

Cummins will all but definitely miss the first Ashes Test as his entire series is clouded with doubt

The Independent UK

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Pat Cummins to miss first Ashes Test and possibly whole series – reports

The Wallabies captain has been sidelined with a back problem.

The Guardian - UK

Pat Cummins expected to miss first Ashes Test as doubts grow over fitness for entire series

Australia captain set to be ruled out of opener against England in Perth with the star quick yet to return to bowling as he recovers from back injury

AAP

Doubt grows over Cummins' availability for Ashes

Pat Cummins' back injury hasn't healed enough to start bowling, as the Australia captain faces the prospect of missing the whole Ashes series.

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Lomax, Coates ruled out of Kangaroos' Ashes tour

Australia have been forced into making a double change for their Ashes squad, with Zac Lomax and Xavier Coates out injured.

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'Gave me goosebumps': Farnworth set for Ashes glory

England star Herbie Farnworth is primed to win the Ashes off Australia for the first time since 1970 after a Churchillian speech by coach Shaun Wane.

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Renshaw wins round one of Ashes bat-off with Shield ton

Opener Matt Renshaw was the big winner as Queensland's top order made a solid start to their first innings in the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania.

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Konstas among Ashes hopes to fail on day one of Shield

Sam Konstas only made four and Kurtis Patterson was dismissed for eight as NSW made a bad start to their Sheffield Shield match against WA.

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No restrictions: Green maps out Ashes bowling plan

Star allrounder Cam Green says he's not feeling apprehensive ahead of his return to match bowling for the first time in 12 months.

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Khawaja at peace with 'the end' as Ashes race begins

Usman Khawaja has scored more Test runs beyond the age of 35 than any Australian, and credits his mindset for his success as the Sheffield Shield season begins.

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Who is this clown? How Konstas won Langer over

Sam Konstas is being urged to embrace his attacking identity as the rising star attempts to win a spot at the top of the order for this summer's Ashes series.

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Walsh gets VIP backing to take on Kangaroos No.1 jersey

Reece Walsh has shown he's ready to be Australia's next Test fullback, says James Tedesco, after his own withdrawal from the Ashes left a vacancy.

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