10 h. ago There are only two things wrong with this England team. They can’t Baz. And they can’t ball | Barney Ronay

Even losing seems to involve doing so without the qualities that were supposed to make England winIt’s a cruel, cruel summer. By the close of play in Adelaide, on the kind of superheated afternoon when just going outside basically involves setting fire to your own hair, it was clear this was the day the music finally died for England’s Ashes tour; even if that music has long since faded, like the tinkle of a haunted pianola in an empty house.The start of day two had presented a familiar challenge. Here was another occasion where it was necessary to bat properly. And yes, it is always this day. The bat properly day. Do it. Do the batting. The proper batting. By now this seems to raise some very basic existential questions. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago The day England's Ashes dream finally died: Confused tourists unravel in scorching heat and prod their way to 213

LAWRENCE BOOTH IN ADELAIDE: Forget Bazball: this was the day England's Ashes dream finally died. Many, of course, would argue that moment had come and gone.

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15 h. ago The Ashes LIVE: England batsmen wilt before Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer dig in

Get all the latest scores and updates from Adelaide Oval as England and their fans fume over the most controversial call of the series so far.

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17 h. ago The Ashes LIVE: Absolute farce in Adelaide as BOTH sides are left furious by tech shambles

Get all the latest scores and updates from Adelaide Oval as England and their fans fume over the most controversial call of the series so far.

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18 h. ago The Ashes LIVE: Another hammer blow for England leaves them reeling as they lose their fifth wicket

Get all the latest scores and updates from Adelaide Oval as England and their fans fume over the most controversial call of the series so far.

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20 h. ago The Ashes LIVE: High drama in Adelaide as England collapse gets even worse after no

Get all the latest scores and updates from Adelaide Oval as England and their fans fume over the most controversial call of the series so far.

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40 h. ago Ashes LIVE: Aussie hero scores a VERY emotional century to save his side

Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.

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42 h. ago Ashes LIVE: Usman Khawaja falls just short of his century as England get the upper hand again

Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.

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44 h. ago Ashes LIVE: Disaster for Australia as two stars get out within two balls of each other straight after lunch

Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.

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45 h. ago Ashes LIVE: Awful mistake by England lets the Aussies back into the match after their shocking start

Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.

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46 h. ago Ashes LIVE: Australia lose two wickets in awful start after Steve Smith was ruled out just before play began

Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.

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47 h. ago Ashes LIVE: Aussie star Steve Smith is ruled OUT of Adelaide Test in stunning last

Get all the latest scores, reaction and updates as Australia sit on the verge of retaining the urn against a desperate England side.

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62 h. ago Ben Stokes drops major Ashes hint on England’s ploy before crucial third Test in Adelaide

Stokes said he did not want to make the same mistake England captain Nasser Hussain made in Brisbane two decades ago

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62 h. ago Australia recall Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon returns after surprise omission for third Ashes Test

Brendan Doggett and Michael Neser make way and Usman Khawaja is left out despite being cleared for action

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69 h. ago THE JIMMY ANDERSON COLUMN: Mitchell Starc is coming for my first

England are painfully aware of Mitchell Starc's ability to strike early and they will be desperate to avoid a repeat this week. They need to keep him out but it won't be easy.

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69 h. ago Usman Khawaja left out of Australia’s XI for third Ashes Test in Adelaide

Veteran batter’s omission means Josh Inglis retains spot at No 7Travis Head to open as Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon return to sideUsman Khawaja could be facing the end of his international career after being overlooked for the third Ashes Test. Pat Cummins, who will return to captain Australia after what he called an “aggressive” rehabilitation from his back injury, has just about kept the door ajar for the opener.Cummins is one of two changes for the hosts as they look to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in this Ashes series. Nathan Lyon makes a comeback on his former home ground, with Brendon Doggett and Michael Neser the bowlers to miss out despite the latter’s five-wicket haul in Brisbane. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago England face daunting task as Ashes series resumes in shadow of tragedy

Sunday’s events in Bondi have stunned Australia and the watching world before a third Test that could be a decisive one for this England team’s legacyAdelaide may be 1,300km to the west of Bondi but the sense of pain in the city has been no less for the distance. People are in shock here trying to make sense of the horrors that unfolded on Sunday evening – a day that was supposed to be one of celebration for Sydney’s Jewish community. As the first national public event being staged in Australia since, the third Ashes Test that starts here on Wednesday will play out to a sombre backdrop. The flags at Adelaide Oval will fly at half-mast, a minute’s silence will be observed before the toss, while players are likely to wear black armbands throughout. Inevitably, security for the match has been increased.It will doubtless be an emotional week for Australia’s players and not least given the number of links to New South Wales within their squad. Nathan Lyon summed up the helplessness many ...

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3 d. ago If Harry Brook is truly a generational talent, that promise needs to be delivered now | Barney Ronay

Arguably the poster-boy for Bazball, England’s vice-captain is in dire need of an innings of substance in Adelaide“They were shocking shots. I’ll admit that every day of the week. Especially the one in Perth. It was nearly a bouncer and I’ve tried to drive it. It was just bad batting. The one in Brisbane I’ve tried to hit it for six. That’s what I mean when I say I need to rein it in a bit.”Oh yes, Harry. This is real transgression. Inject that mild good sense into my throbbing veins. Trash talk binned. Mind games deactivated. Tell me about reining it in again. Shock me with your filthy, filthy conservatism. Talk sensible to me baby. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Ben Stokes calls on England to show some ‘dog’ in Adelaide and keep Ashes hopes alive

Captain cites summer Lord’s win over India as good exampleEngland must win in Adelaide to have chance of regaining the AshesBen Stokes has called on his England players to summon up the rage witnessed against India in the summer and show some “dog” as they look to keep their slim Ashes hopes alive in Adelaide.After going 2-0 down in Brisbane, Stokes spoke of Australia being “no country for weak men” and stressed the same went for the England dressing room under his captaincy. Looking ahead to the third Test that gets under way on Wednesday, that comment was seemingly no slip of the tongue. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Ben Stokes springs Ashes surprise as Shoaib Bashir decision made for vital third Test

England have once again omitted spinner Shoaib Bashir from their line-up for the third Ashes Test vs Australia, although one change has been made to the bowling department.

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