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Australia vs England 2013

Ashes 2013: Michael Clarke should bat at or above No 4 to maximise his abilities for Australia

Australia will face England in the fourth Test match of the first leg of the Ashes at Chester-le-Street, Durham, on Friday. While Michael Clarke’s men may find themselves 2-0 down and out of contention of regaining the urn, Jaideep Vaidya thinks the Australian skipper should promote himself up the order if they want to return to Australia with the series levelled.

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Ashes 2013: David Warner should open for Australia in 4th Test

David Warner was promoted to his favoured opening slot in the Australian batting order during the third Ashes Test in Manchester and looked like he belonged there. Sarang Bhalerao explains why Warner should open the batting for Australia in the Ashes 2013.

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Ashes 2013 stats preview: Monty Panesar’s happy hunting ground

England are leading the series 2-0 after thrashing Australia by 347 runs in the second Test at Lord’s. The action now shifts to Old Trafford which has been a happy hunting ground for the hosts in the recent past. In the last 10 Test matches England have won five and lost only one game.

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Ashes 2013: Joe Root vs Nick Compton — The English opening conundrum

An ideal English opener is the one who bides time, gives the first hour to the bowler, keeps the ball along the ground and has a temperament of steel. Over the years, Alastair Cook has fit the definition. His records give you a glimpse of his talent and achievements, which if you extrapolate, assure that he will retire as the game’s greatest opener.

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