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Ashes 2013: David Saker keeps faith in Chris Woakes and Simon Kerrigan

England bowling coach David Saker is backing the selections of Chris Woakes and Simon Kerrigan after Australia posted a commanding first innings total after day two at The Oval. England's selection gamble backfired as surprise debutants Simon Kerrigan and Chris Woakes suffered a chastening introduction on the first day of the fifth Test against Australia...

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Ashes 2013, 5th Test, Day 2: First session washed out due to rain

Rain washed out the entire morning session on Day Two of the fifth Ashes 2013 Test at The Oval. Persistent rain first delayed the start and then failed to cease as an early lunch was taken to avoid losing more time. Australia finished Day One at 307 for four after having elected to bat first...

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Ashes 2013: Shane Watson mocks England’s selection gamble

Shane Watson taunted England after the Australia batsman punished their selection gamble with a superb 176 on the first day of the fifth Test on Wednesday.

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Ashes 2013: Constant rain washes out morning session on Day 2 of 5th Test at The Oval

Rain washed out the entire morning session on Day Two of the fifth Ashes 2013 Test at The Oval. Persistent rain first delayed the start and then failed to cease as an early lunch was taken to avoid losing more time.

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Ashes 2013: Ian Botham says Simon Kerrigan and Chris Woakes shouldn’t be judged on one bad day

Simon Kerrigan and Chris Woakes may have had a very poor Day One on debut in the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval, but the legendary Ian Botham has said that it would be too early to judge them. Shane Watson scored a brilliant hundred and attacked the two debutants. Kerrigan, the left-arm spinner, in particular was given some harsh treatment.

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Ashes 2013: Talking points from Day 1 of The Oval Test

Shane Watson played the best knock of his career so far scoring 176 on the opening day of the fifth Test match at the Oval. It was also a day when three players were handed debuts and Watson miraculously got a review right. Prakash Govindasreenivasan has more.

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Ashes 2013: Shane Watson’s masterful 176 comes at the right time for himself and Australia

Shane Watson essayed a wonderful knock of 176 against England on Day One of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval. His innings was welcomed and was a much needed one for himself and Australia. Shrikant Shankar explains why Watson’s big century merits the utmost acclaim and how it could affect the mindset of the Australian players, especially going into the return Ashes later this year.

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Ashes 2013: England debutants Simon Kerrigan and Chris Woakes come in for criticism

England's selection gamble backfired as surprise debutants Simon Kerrigan and Chris Woakes suffered a chastening introduction on the first day of the fifth Test against Australia on Wednesday.

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England vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test at The Oval: Day 1, Session 1

After losing the early wicket of David Warner, Australia reached a total of 112 for one as lunch was taken on Day One of the fifth Ashes 2013 Test at The Oval. Shane Watson has reached 80 off 77 balls to guide Australia. Australia captain Michael Clarke won the toss and elected to bat. Australia...

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Ashes 2013: Shane Watson’s 176 puts Australia in commanding position on Day 1 at The Oval

Shane Watson exorcised all his demons of the past by scoring a magnificent century to take Australia to a total of 307 for four at stumps on Day One of the fifth Ashes 2013 Test at The Oval. Watson was dismissed for 176. Steven Smith was unbeaten on 66 at the end of the day along with Peter Siddle on 18. Watson and Smith put together a 145-run partnership for the fourth wicket to hand Australia the upper hand going into Day Two.

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