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Steve Smith signs up for County Championship spell with Sussex ahead of Ashes

England star James Anderson fired up by podcaster passions with Ashes on horizon
The Ashes
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County Cricket
Australia batter Steve Smith could warm up for Ashes with Sussex stint
The world’s number two Test batter is eager to play first-class cricket in English conditions.
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The Ashes
Ben Duckett should open the batting for England in summer Ashes – Paul Farbrace
Duckett was recalled after six years for this month’s tour of Pakistan and played a key role.
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On this day in 2006: England surrender the Ashes after big defeat in third Test
The tourists went down by 206 runs at the WACA.
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The Ashes
On this day in 2005: England win Ashes for first time since 1987 after Oval draw
Michael Vaughan’s side produced one of the country’s great sporting moments to end a run of eight Ashes series defeats.
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On this day in 2009: Anderson and Panesar steer England to unlikely Ashes draw
The tailenders kept Australia at bay on final day in Cardiff.
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Australia
Shane Warne’s greatest moments: From ball of the century to World Cup glory
A look back at some of the spinner’s greatest moments
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England go down to Australia in second Women’s Ashes ODI
Australia are leading 10-4 in the series.
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Women’s Ashes: Anya Shrubsole urges England to keep fighting to level series
Australia have retained the title but England could level the series at 8-8 if they win the final two ODIs.
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Women’s Ashes: England have lacked a killer instinct in series says Heather Knight
A 27-run defeat in the first one-day international saw Australia retain their title.