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Australia tour of England 2013

Michael Clarke says winning ICC Champions Trophy 2013 will boost Australia ahead of Ashes

Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke said on Wednesday should his side successfully defend their Champions Trophy one-day title, it would give them a huge boost ahead of taking England on in the Ashes series which follows.

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England cannot avoid talking about Ashes, feels Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting has said England despite their best efforts could not avoid talking about the upcoming Ashes series with Australia.

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Ricky Ponting rules out Ashes return, back-tracks on earlier comments

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has back-tracked on his own suggestion he'd return to Test cricket as an emergency Ashes call-up by ruling himself out of the upcoming series against England.

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Michael Clarke backs Nathan Lyon amid Fawad Ahmed’s citizenship move

Skipper Michael Clarke said spinner Nathan Lyon needs not look over his shoulder in England in the coming months despite the looming presence of Fawad Ahmed in the Australian team set-up.

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ICC Champions Trophy success could help Australia gain momentum ahead of Ashes: Michael Clarke

Skipper Michael Clarke said on Sunday he is looking for success in next month's ICC Champions Trophy to gain Ashes series momentum for his side against England.

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James Anderson reasserts Ashes worth in England’s huge win over New Zealand

James Anderson's position as England's key bowler heading into the Ashes series with Australia was confirmed by his display in the first Test rout of New Zealand.

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Kevin Pietersen’s presence crucial for England in the Ashes: Andrew Strauss

Former England captain Andrew Strauss said on Friday it was important for the side's Ashes prospects that star batsman Kevin Pietersen regained full fitness.

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Brad Haddin, Clint McKay talk about Australia’s preparations during training camp

Australia vice-captain Brad Haddin and seamer Clint McKay spoke with the media during their their pre-tour training camp, being held at the Centre of Excellence in Brisbane. Australia have declared their 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy to be played in England next month, after which they will play the Ashes. There were no...

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James Faulkner surges into contention to play Ashes in England

All-rounder James Faulkner has surged into contention to play in this year's Ashes series in England after being a surprise recipient of a Cricket Australia contract, reports said.

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