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England bowler James Anderson runs out Australia’s Steve Smith

Australia 527-7 dec & 172-7 England 368: England can retain Ashes as rain looks to frustrate bold Aussies

England did not much resemble a team who were 2-0 ahead in the series and intent on making it three

Michael Clarke reacts after he is bowled for 187 by Stuart Broad

John Townsend: Michael Clarke's majesty highlights the yawning chasm in batting order

The Aussie Angle: The more he props up the top order, the wider the gap appears

Peter Siddle of Australia celebrates the wicket of Joe Root

Ashes 2013: Joe Root and Tim Bresnan fall as Australia take total control at Old Trafford

England reply with 52 for 2 after Australia declare on 527 in the Third Test

Chris Rogers posted a career high 84 in his fourth Test

John Townsend: Chris Rogers haunted by Old Trafford ghost but proves he belongs

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

Tourists' anger over latest DRS controversy is soothed by wonderful day with the bat

Ashes 2013: Frustrated England toil as Michael Clarke displays class

Australia reach 303 for 3 on the first day of the third Test at Old Trafford

Nathan Lyon and Darren Lehmann talk tactics during nets

Ashes 2013: Darren Lehmann plays down Australia's lack of top spin coach

Tourists rely on fielding mentor Rixon to  oversee progression  of Agar and Lyon

A positive mindset paid off for Usman Khawaja at Lord’s

Adam Gilchrist on the Ashes: It’s all between the ears – Australia's batsmen must copy England’s patient game

The Aussie Angle: Views of the former Australian cricketer and ESPNcricinfo Ashes columnist

Celebrating my century in the second Test at Lord's

Ian Bell on the Ashes 2013: Our aim was to keep Australia in the field and wear them down mentally

View From The Middle: I can’t really explain my recent form. I’m trying to keep things as simple as possible

Ashton Agar is run out by England’s James Anderson

Ashes 2013: Appalling Australians fall apart but England join second Test carnage

England close on 31 for 3 - a lead of 264

Mickey Arthur (left) speaks to Shane Watson during his days as Australia coach

Dean Jones: Mickey Arthur should be looking at his own failings not revealing Aussie splits

Aussie Angle: Watson is a bit of a loner but the others should be able to cope with it

Glenn McGrath is a worthy addition

Matt Butler: Who needs Sky gimmicks when Blofeld’s on the bus?

View From The Sofa: Test Match Special BBC 5 Live Sports Extra

Graeme Swann reacts after seeing Steven Finn drop a catch to dismiss Brad Haddin

Ashes 2013: Five things we learnt at the thrilling battle of Trent Bridge

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

Closing in: Graeme Swann is mobbed after trapping Steve Smith lbw just one ball after Michael Clarke was caught behind

Ashes 2013: Double review ends Michael Clarke’s resistance to give England the edge

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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Rupert Cornwell: What if Edward Snowden had stayed to fight his corner?

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'A man walks into a bar': Comedian Seann Walsh on the dangers of mixing alcohol and stand-up

Comedian Seann Walsh on alcohol and stand-up

Comedy and booze go together, says Walsh. The trouble is stopping at just the one. So when do the hangovers stop being funny?
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Edinburgh to Hollywood: 10 comedic talents blowing up big

Hugh Montgomery profiles the faces to watch, from the sitcom star to the surrealist
'Hello. I have cancer': When comedian Tig Notaro discovered she had a tumour she decided the show must go on

Comedian Tig Notaro: 'Hello. I have cancer'

When Notaro discovered she had a tumour she decided the show must go on
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Bill Granger's Asia-influenced egg recipes

Our chef made his name cooking eggs, but he’s never stopped looking for new ways to serve them
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The world wakes up to golf's female big hitters

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The Last Word: Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale's art of manipulation

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