Ashes 2009

LAST WALTZ: It's D-Day for Andrew Strauss and his England team as they try to emulate the heroics of the class of 2005

Strauss predicts great Test match

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Lee shines for Australia

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Prior upbeat despite batting conundrum

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Trescothick: My England nightmare

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Watson is eyeing Ashes ton

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Flintoff set for Oval bow

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Prior fit, Harmison in for Flintoff

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Trott and Sidebottom get England call

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Lee misses out again

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England beat Australia at Lord's

LEAVING SPURS: Full-back Chris Gunter

LEAVING SPURS: Full-back Chris Gunter

Forest sign Gunter

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Strauss celebrates best century

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Pietersen fit for second Test

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Vaughan urges KP to keep attacking

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Flintoff: It's time to stop playing Test cricket

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Flintoff England future uncertain

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Chasing an Ashes legacy

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Cardiff in Ashes folklore

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Sensational Test ends in draw

England tailenders deny Australia

Australia in pole position

Australia in pole position

Australia in pole position

England face major battle

Haddin makes hundred

Marcus North (left) and Brad Haddin

Marcus North (left) and Brad Haddin

Australian duo put pressure on

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Chris Kirwan's Ashes diary: Argus man is no Sidebottom

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Engaging contest threatened by weather - Chris Kirwan's Ashes review, day three

Simon Katich (left) and Ricky Ponting

Simon Katich (left) and Ricky Ponting

Aussie duo maintain momentum

IN TUNE? Graeme Swann vows to get the home crowd full of song

IN TUNE? Graeme Swann vows to get the home crowd full of song

We'll lift the crowd – Swann

good on yer mate! Ricky Ponting and Simon Katich broke England hearts after an early breakthrough

good on yer mate! Ricky Ponting and Simon Katich broke England hearts after an early breakthrough

Aussies on top as England struggle

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Ton-derful for Australia pair

Milestone for Ponting as Aussies hit back

Milestone for Ponting as Aussies hit back

Milestone for Ponting as Aussies hit back

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England on top at lunch

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Ashes in Wales so special says Pietersen

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No hiding place for KP, or our Katherine

England edge opening day

Red-faced Pietersen gives Aussies edge

Red-faced Pietersen gives Aussies edge

Red-faced Pietersen gives Aussies edge

KP hits milestone as England recover

KP hits milestone as England recover

KP hits milestone as England recover

Follow the Argus at the Ashes

Follow the Argus at the Ashes

Follow the Argus at the Ashes

YOU'VE GOT TO URN IT: Andrew Strauss and Ricky Ponting with the Ashes trophy

YOU'VE GOT TO URN IT: Andrew Strauss and Ricky Ponting with the Ashes trophy

History in the making

Colly is left in a spin by Newport’s finest

Colly is left in a spin by Newport’s finest

Colly is left in a spin by Newport’s finest

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We will deliver says stadium manager Lee

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We must all shine warns Ponting

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England cricket

Cardiff Test must set tone for series

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England cricket

Cheer us on like the Lions says KP

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England cricket

Clarke not in fear of spin kings

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England cricket

Lee to miss Ashes opener

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England cricket

ASHES 2009: England will spin it to win it

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England cricket

ASHES 2009: No Harmison in Cardiff

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