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Ashes 2013

Kevin Pietersen starts net practice, tweets pictures

Kevin Pietersen might not be playing in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand, but there is some good news for English fans. The star batsman has started practicing in the nets after a long lay-off. Pietersen tweeted pictures from his practice session to announce his return to his followers.

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Michael Clarke backs Nathan Lyon amid Fawad Ahmed’s citizenship move

Skipper Michael Clarke said spinner Nathan Lyon needs not look over his shoulder in England in the coming months despite the looming presence of Fawad Ahmed in the Australian team set-up.

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England vs Australia: A rivalry that unites cricket fans

A video by Cricket Australia recounting the historical rivalry between England and Australia ahead of the Ashes series in July. The two teams are going to play a five-match Test series starting July 14. Michael Clarke’s men will have a tough challenge to bring back the Ashes home as they challenge their arch-rivals in their… Continue reading England vs Australia: A rivalry that unites cricket fans

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New Zealand series against England not ‘entree’ for Ashes, says Mike Hesson

New Zealand have arrived in London with coach Mike Hesson, insisting the Black Caps are determined to be more than just a warm-up act for the Ashes series later in the English season.

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Alastair Cook’s wicket will be biggest prized wicket in Ashes, says James Faulkner

A video of Brad Hogg speaking to Rajasthan Royals's James Faulkner, who celebrates his birthday on April 29.   Hogg asks Faulkner about how much important the IPL season is for preparing ahead of Ashes.   Faulkner replies, "It is totally a different ball game playing international cricket. It really puts your skills under pressure… Continue reading Alastair Cook’s wicket will be biggest prized wicket in Ashes, says James Faulkner

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Mark Taylor feels Australian selectors got it right with squad for Ashes 2013

Former Australian cricketer Mark Taylor praised the Australian selectors after they announced the Australian squad for Ashes 2013. Taylor spoke about the selection of the 35-year-old Chris Rogers based on the runs he has scored in England and feels that the selectors have backed him to add strength to the batting line-up. Taylor also praised… Continue reading Mark Taylor feels Australian selectors got it right with squad for Ashes 2013

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John Inverarity on Australia A squad for England

A video by Cricket Australia showing chief selector John Inverarity talking about the selection of the Australia 'A' squad for the tour of England. Brad Haddin will captain the Australia A squad, which will play matches against Scotland, Ireland and Gloucestershire before the Ashes series. Steven Smith, who misses out on a place in the… Continue reading John Inverarity on Australia A squad for England

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Australia’s Ashes 2013 squad announced by John Inverarity

Veteran wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was recalled to the Australia squad on Wednesday as vice-captain for the upcoming Ashes tour to England as selectors opted for experience against their fiercest rivals. Haddin, 35, who has played only one Test since January 2012, replaces Shane Watson as Michael Clarke's deputy in a 16-man squad for the five-Test… Continue reading Australia’s Ashes 2013 squad announced by John Inverarity

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Australia declares Ashes squad; Brad Haddin named vice-captain

Veteran wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was recalled to the Australia squad on Wednesday as vice-captain for the upcoming Ashes tour to England as selectors opted for experience against their fiercest rivals.

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Kevin Pietersen ruled out of New Zealand series with knee injury

Star England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of next month's home Test series with New Zealand due to a knee injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.

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