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Steve Harmison: England 'can't afford to take the risk' with the fitness of Ollie Robinson

Former England bowler Steve Harmison believes Ollie Robinson's Ashes series could be over, suggesting the hosts "can't afford to take the risk" over his fitness.

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England's Jonny Bairstow tipped to thrive off controversy in front of Headingley crowd

Joe Root is confident Jonny Bairstow "has the bit between his teeth" following his controversial stumping at Lord's and expects him to be in the mood in front of a home crowd at Headingley this week.

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Josh Tongue replaces spinner Moeen Ali in England team for second Ashes Test

England have decided to go with an all-seam attack for the second Ashes Test against Australia, but surprisingly selected Josh Tongue as the fourth seamer.

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England teenager Rehan Ahmed admits Ashes call-up 'means everything'

England teenager Rehan Ahmed has admitted being part of this week's Ashes squad at Lord's is beyond his wildest dreams.

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Ollie Pope insists England's first Ashes Test tactics were not 'moments of madness'

Ollie Pope insists England's tactical gambles at Edgbaston were not "moments of madness" and is ready to embrace more of the same during the second Ashes Test at Lord's this week.

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Slow over-rates costs England and Australia WTC points and match fees

England and Australia lost two World Test Championship points and 40 per cent of their match fees for a slow over-rate in the Ashes opener.