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Australia vs England 2013-14

Australia tour of India 2013-14: Callum Ferguson could stake claim for Ashes

South Australian batsman Callum Ferguson has been drafted in as injured skipper Michael Clarke's replacement for the seven-match One-Day International (ODI) series against India starting October 13. Jaideep Vaidya looks at the implications of Clarke's absence and Ferguson's inclusion into the Australian team.

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Michael Clarke says he may not be fit for Ashes 2013-14 opener

Australian captain Michael Clarke on Thursday admitted he may not be fit for the first Ashes Test against England next month, with his long-standing back problem needing extended treatment and rest.

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Stuart Broad: Relationship between England and Australia isn’t exactly great

England pacer Stuart Broad believes that the relations between England and Australia has not improved. England will travel to Australia in November to play the return Ashes, approximately three months after they won the 2013 series 3-0 at home.

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Why Monty Panesar’s inclusion for the Ashes 2013-14 makes sense

With no other option left but to select the embarrassed Monty Panesar as the second best bet in the spin department for the upcoming Ashes tour Down Under, Sudatta Mukherjee argues why the left-armer deserved to be picked rather than merely being selected as a back-up.

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Ashes 2013-14: Nick Compton, Graham Onions’ strong County performances merited call-up

The England selectors threw in a few surprises when they announced the squad for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia. Aayush Puthran explains why Graham Onions and Nick Compton would be disappointed with their exclusions and why getting back into the national team won’t be all that easy for the duo.

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England squad balanced to retain record fourth Ashes by picking Ballance, Rankin, Panesar and Tremlett

England announced a 17-man squad on September 23 for the winter tour of Australia in a bid to win their fourth Ashes series on the trot. The selection committee picked up a balanced side — including three uncapped players and tall fast bowlers who are expected to make a difference on the bouncy Australian wickets. Sarang Bhalerao analyses the England squad.

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England squad for Ashes 2013-14: Gary Ballance and Boyd Rankin’s chance to impress

England announced their 17-man squad to tour Australia for the return Ashes starting November 20. While the headlines were dominated by the return of troubled left-arm spinner Monty Panesar into the fold, Jaideep Vaidya looks at the opportunities given to inexperienced players such as Gary Ballance and Boyd Rankin to impress.

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Ashes 2013-14: Graham Onions ‘gutted’ at exclusion from England squad

Durham fast bowler Graham Onions has expressed his disappointment at being left out of England’s 17-man squad for the Ashes 2013-14 that was announced Monday.

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David Saker backs Ben Stokes to earn place in England squad for Ashes 2013-14

Promising England players such as Ben Stokes can use the ongoing one-dayers against Australia to press their Ashes squad claims, according to bowling coach David Saker.

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Allan Border asks Australia to have attitude like James Faulkner

Former Australian captain Allan Border has asked the Australian team to have an attitude like James Faulkner.

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