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Ollie Pope

England's Ollie Pope ruled out for remainder of the Ashes with shoulder injury

England vice-captain Ollie Pope has been ruled out for the rest of the home summer with a dislocated shoulder in another blow to his side's Ashes hopes.

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Brendon McCullum hoping Jonny Bairstow incident can galvanize England

England coach Brendon McCullum believes Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal at Lord's can galvanise his charges and inspire what would be a stunning Ashes comeback.

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series

Unsurprisingly, Australia spinner Nathan Lyon will miss the rest of the Ashes series after a calf injury.

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes backing England to turn disastrous Ashes around

England captain Ben Stokes is backing his charges to overturn the Australian's 2-0 lead and reclaim the precious Ashes urn.

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Ben Stokes takes high ground on Jonny Bairstow dismissal

England captain Ben Stokes claimed he wouldn't "want to win a game in that manner" following Australia's victory at Lord's on Sunday.

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Brendon McCullum admits he won't be sharing any beers with Australians after difficult Ashes loss

England coach Brendon McCullum said he doubts his team will be hanging out with their Australian counterparts following a difficult loss in the second Ashes Test.