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Australia's Nathan Lyon moves behind Shane Warne with Ashes double

Nathan Lyon became Australia's second-highest Test wicket-taker after Shane Warne in day 2 of the third Ashes test in Adelaide on Thursday.

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The Ashes: Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon put England on the ropes in Adelaide

Australia ended day 2 of the third Ashes Test well on top as they reduced England to 213/8 in pursuit of 371 to set a first innings lead in Adelaide on Thursday. 

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The Ashes: Usman Khawaja throws spanner in the works for Australian selectors

With Usman Khawaja set to be fit for selection for the upcoming third Ashes Test, do the selectors back the veteran after two comprehensive wins?

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James Anderson: England's Joe Root has a 'point to prove' in the Ashes

James Anderson has suggested that Joe Root enters the upcoming Ashes series with a "point to prove", even as he confidently backs England's premier batter to rise to the moment.

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England's Ben Stokes relishes 'biggest series' of his captaincy ahead of Ashes opener

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has labelled the upcoming Ashes series against Australia as the 'biggest series' of his tenure as Three Lions skipper.

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Australia captain Steve Smith unfazed by Ashes pressure

Steve Smith struck a notably relaxed tone as he unveiled Australia's line-up for the opening match of what will be his ninth - and potentially final - Ashes series.

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