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Australia 527-7 dec & 172-7 England 368: England can retain Ashes as rain looks to frustrate bold Aussies
Sunday 04 August 2013
England did not much resemble a team who were 2-0 ahead in the series and intent on making it three
John Townsend: Michael Clarke's majesty highlights the yawning chasm in batting order
Friday 02 August 2013
The Aussie Angle: The more he props up the top order, the wider the gap appears
Ashes 2013: Joe Root and Tim Bresnan fall as Australia take total control at Old Trafford
Friday 02 August 2013
England reply with 52 for 2 after Australia declare on 527 in the Third Test
John Townsend: Chris Rogers haunted by Old Trafford ghost but proves he belongs
Thursday 01 August 2013
The Aussie Angle: There were such doubts that he was considering a move to Tasmania
Ashes 2013: The day Australia fought back in the series
Thursday 01 August 2013
Tourists' anger over latest DRS controversy is soothed by wonderful day with the bat
Ashes 2013: Frustrated England toil as Michael Clarke displays class
Thursday 01 August 2013
Australia reach 303 for 3 on the first day of the third Test at Old Trafford
Ashes 2013: Darren Lehmann plays down Australia's lack of top spin coach
Monday 29 July 2013
Tourists rely on fielding mentor Rixon to oversee progression of Agar and Lyon
Adam Gilchrist on the Ashes: It’s all between the ears – Australia's batsmen must copy England’s patient game
Wednesday 24 July 2013
The Aussie Angle: Views of the former Australian cricketer and ESPNcricinfo Ashes columnist
Ian Bell on the Ashes 2013: Our aim was to keep Australia in the field and wear them down mentally
Wednesday 24 July 2013
View From The Middle: I can’t really explain my recent form. I’m trying to keep things as simple as possible
Ashes 2013: Appalling Australians fall apart but England join second Test carnage
Saturday 20 July 2013
England close on 31 for 3 - a lead of 264
Dean Jones: Mickey Arthur should be looking at his own failings not revealing Aussie splits
Thursday 18 July 2013
Aussie Angle: Watson is a bit of a loner but the others should be able to cope with it
Matt Butler: Who needs Sky gimmicks when Blofeld’s on the bus?
Monday 15 July 2013
View From The Sofa: Test Match Special BBC 5 Live Sports Extra
Ashes 2013: Five things we learnt at the thrilling battle of Trent Bridge
Monday 15 July 2013
Stephen Brenkley considers what the first Test told us about what lies ahead during the remainder of an Ashes series which promises to be enthralling throughout
Ashes 2013: Double review ends Michael Clarke’s resistance to give England the edge
Sunday 14 July 2013
Australia captain and Steve Smith perish in two balls as bowlers grind on towards a First Test victory - but first-innings hero Agar is still there...
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