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Moeen Ali

Graeme Swann: Moeen Ali's return makes England stronger

Graeme Swann believes Moeen Ali's dramatic return to Test cricket as emergency cover for Jack Leach will strengthen England's challenge for the Ashes.

Joe Root and Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali agrees to come out of retirement to join England's Ashes squad

Moeen Ali has answered England's Ashes call, reversing his retirement from Test cricket for one last mission against Australia.

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc targets 100 Tests instead of Indian Premier League riches

Australia seamer Mitchell Starc has expressed his desire to play 100 test matches for the Aussies instead of playing in other more lucrative formats of the game.

Steve Smith

Steve Smith insists Australia are fully focused on WTC final ahead of Ashes

Steve Smith insists Australia are fully focused on the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India, starting at the Oval on Wednesday, before turning their attention to the Ashes.

Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood set to be fit for Ashes despite missing Test Championship final

Australia pace bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the World Test Championship final against India at the Kia Oval – little more than a week before the Ashes begins.

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Australia's David Warner to retire from Test cricket in January 2024

David Warner has announced he will retire from Test cricket early next year as he named the World Test Championship (WTC) final, the Ashes and the home series against Pakistan as his last.

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