ConnexionLord Ian Botham – Legacy on the line for Ben Stokes and Joe Root in Australia
Neither has tasted victory Down Under, with Root winless in 15 matches and his skipper having nothing to show from 10 attempts.
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Ex-Australia star defends England’s decision to reject pink-ball practice match for Ashes
England have opted against sending their first-choice Test team to play a pink-ball practice match in Canberra
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‘It’s a hard one’ – Peter Siddle defends England’s preparations for second Test
The tourists have passed up the opportunity to send any of their first-choice Test team to face a Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra.
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England reject chance to play pink-ball warm-up match ahead of second Ashes Test
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England make final call on pink-ball warm-up match amid criticism of ‘amateurish’ Ashes preparation
Former captain Michael Vaughan had called for England’s senior players to head to Canberra to play a warm-up match with the pink ball
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England star sends out defiant message after humbling Ashes loss to Australia
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Australia coach gives Ashes fitness updates on Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood
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Australia face nervous wait on Pat Cummins’ availability for second Ashes Test
Back problems meant Cummins missed the first Test as Australia romped to a two-day victory over England
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Mark Wood urges England to ‘fight fire with fire’ and hit back after Perth loss
The tourists were beaten by eight wickets in the Ashes opener.
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Brendon McCullum tells England fans to ‘keep the faith’ after losing first Test
The tourists are picking up the pieces after an eight-wicket thrashing in the Perth opener, the first two-day finish to an Ashes clash since 1921.
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5 Ashes questions England need to answer
How do the tourists keep their morale up, what changes could be made, and is pink-ball practice needed before the second Test?
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