Brisbane, Nov 22 (IANS) England and Australia are all set to renew their traditional cricket rivalry when the two sides face off in the first of the five-match Ashes contest at the Gabba here on Thursday. Led by new captains in Joe Root and Steven Smith, both sides present largely youthful and uncertain batting orders but […]
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Ashes 2017-18: Ian Bell Urges Chris Woakes to Deliver in Ben Stokes’ Absence
Former England batsman Ian Bell put his best bet on his English county teammate and bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes to shine on in the about-to-happen Ashes series following the absence of star all-rounder Ben Stokes, who is facing the police charges back home after the wee-hour fracas in Bristol in September this year. “When he […]
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Ashes 2017/18: Australia Call Glenn Maxwell As Cover For David Warner
All-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been called in as a cover for David Warner on the eve of the first Ashes Test to be played in Brisbane. (Read Here: IPL franchises meeting fail to reach an agreement) Warner suffered an injury to in his neck a couple of days ahead of the first Test during a […]
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Ashes 2017/18: Peter Handscomb Sets Target on Moeen Ali Ahead of Gabba Clash
Australian promising batsman Peter Handscomb has set his primary focus on the finger-spinning all-rounder Moeen Ali, in a bid to set the sight on scoring big for hosts Australia during the coming campaign of Magellan Ashes 2017-18 this week. The 26-year-old Melbourne-born batsman Handscomb, whose parents are from England revealed the pressure tactics could be […]
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Ashes 2017/18: Friends Ready to Turn Foes
With just two days remaining for the main event, Australia and England are preparing themselves for the fierce battle on the 22-yards. As we inch closer to the all-important Ashes, the tensions are high as expected and the stage is set for David and Goliath to collide. We will not only witness a game of excellent […]
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Ashes 2017/18: Josh Hazlewood is the Very Best in the World – Nathan Lyon
As we inch closer to the all-important Ashes, the Aussie bowling line-up has turned out to be a lethal one in all aspect. Headed by three fiery speedsters Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, the bowling department is bound to be a nightmare for the Englishmen. While the three gentlemen have their different strong […]
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Ashes 2017-18: Match Prediction – 1st Test, Australia Vs England in Brisbane
With 70th edition of the traditional Ashes 2017-18 season to kick off next week in Brisbane, the hosts Australia and visitors England’s players are sweating it out in nets, in order to emerge out as the best prospects for the respective team in the gruelling series which could spring a surprise or so. The Cricket […]
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Ashes 2017/18: 1st Test – England’s Predicted XI
We are just three days away from the start of the oldest cricketing rivalries, the Ashes which is scheduled to begin on 23rd November at the Gabba in Brisbane. It is expected to be a hard-fought series especially with some big names in both the squads. Australia is undoubtedly the favourites going into it, but […]
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Sri Lanka’s Russel Arnold Picks his Dream XI
The commentators from the first Test between India and Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens are picking their dream XI based on the recent performances of the cricketers. Former Sri Lankan cricketer turned commentator picked a relatively young team as compared to his colleagues Matthew Hayden and VVS Laxman. Arnold picked the New Zealand skipper Kane […]
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Top 5 Players to Watch out for in the England Squad
The upcoming Ashes will be an enthralling experience for the spectators as the England batters in the form of Alastair Cook, Joe Root, and Johnny Bairstow will fight it out against the Aussie pace attack comprising of Mitchell Starc, Jose Hazlewood and Pat Cummins. The touring England side will try to forget their horrendous experience […]