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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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Australia spinner Todd Murphy expects England to come at him hard in third Ashes Test

Australia spinner Todd Murphy is bracing himself for England – and the home fans – to be on the attack at Headingley in the third Ashes Test.

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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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Stuart Broad would be 'amazed' if Pat Cummins doesn't regret Jonny Bairstow dismissal

England bowler Stuart Broad is convinced that Australia captain Pat Cummins will regret how Jonny Bairstow's controversial stumping at Lord's was handled.

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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.

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Yorkshire on high security alert for third Ashes Test following Lord's incidents

English county Yorkshire are on security alert for this week's Ashes Test at Headingley after the angry scenes which greeted Australia's players at Lord's on Sunday.