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• Ravi Bopara smashes Essex Eagles into T20 Blast semi-finals

  04-09-2019 23:48
  • Former England all-rounder hits quickfire 39 against Lancashire
  • Ryan ten Doeschate key to chasing target of 160Ravi Bopara struck a superb unbeaten 39 to take Essex into a fifth Vitality Blast finals day after a six-wicket win over Lancashire at Durham.The former England all-rounder hit four sixes in a stunning 18-ball knock as they chased down 160 with four balls to spare in a thrilling quarter-final at Emirates Riverside after Lancashire had to move their home fixture due to a cl
  
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• Ashes 2019: Two Australian fans ejected from Old Trafford for Jofra Archer taunts

  04-09-2019 23:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Two Australian cricket fans are ejected from Old Trafford for using "foul and abusive" language towards England fast bowler Jofra Archer.
  
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• Australia star Marnus Labuschagne banking on spin to win Ashes after batsmen do the damage

  04-09-2019 23:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  Marnus Labuschagne says Australia’s spinners could end England’s Ashes hopes when they get the chance to shine.
  
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• Steve Smith edges Jofra Archer rematch as Australia talisman frustrates England yet again

  04-09-2019 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  England bowler Jofra Archer pitted himself against Australia’s Steve Smith at Old Trafford on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test.
  
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• Steve Smith weathers England storm to take charge for Australia

  04-09-2019 21:34
  • England struggle with 40mph crosswinds at Old Trafford
  • Overton: ‘Conditions really didn’t suit running into bowl’Steve Smith was seeing it like a beachball once more as a day of excellence from Australia’s premier batsman and strong winds scotched the notion of momentum in this Ashes series.Smith will resume day two of the fourth Test unbeaten on 60 and the tourists 170 for three from 44 overs, showing little signs of the concussion that led to him sitting o
  
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• Ashes: Overton says wind hit bowlers’ run-up rhythm and helped Smith weather storm

  04-09-2019 21:34
  • England struggle with 40mph crosswinds at Old Trafford
  • Overton: ‘Conditions really didn’t suit running into bowl’Steve Smith was seeing it like a beachball once more as a day of excellence from Australia’s premier batsman and strong winds scotched the notion of momentum in this Ashes series.Smith will resume day two of the fourth Test unbeaten on 60 and the tourists 170 for three from 44 overs, showing little signs of the concussion that led to him sitting o
  
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• The Ashes LIVE: Australia in command of fourth Test as Steve Smith torments England

  04-09-2019 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Ashes continues with the fourth Test match at Old Trafford as England look to build on their momentum from Headingley and beat Australia to take a step closer to lifting the urn.
  
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• Stuart Broad is David Warner’s nemesis yet again in Ashes duel | Geoff Lemon

  04-09-2019 21:11
  Australian opener was dismissed for the fifth time in the series by the England paceman who very much seems to have the left-hander’s numberSome Test series are defined by a single match-up. With the 2005 Ashes being used to fill every gap in the broadcast schedule during this year’s edition, there have been plenty of chances to see the full suite of performances but the duel that decided the result surely has to be Andrew Flintoff taking down Adam Gilchrist.However powerful Australi
  
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• Australia knock wind out of England's sails as Steve Smith returns with a vengeance

  04-09-2019 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Australia took control of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford after Steve Smith came back to torment England.
  
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• Steve Smith’s craft dampens English hopes of fiery Jofra Archer rematch | Barney Ronay

  04-09-2019 21:01
  Hopes of more Ashes fireworks between England’s paceman and Australia’s master batsman were smothered on the first dayAt 11 minutes past four, as the first sozzled mid-afternoon cheer began to break around a wind-picked Old Trafford, Jofra Archer bowled a sharp, straight bouncer. Steve Smith ducked, splayed his feet and watched the ball arc past his nose. So far, so predictable.Except, not quite. A post-work TV viewer coming to the moment blind and expecting fire, battle joined and t
  
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• Steve Smith and the rain frustrate England on first day at Old Trafford

  04-09-2019 20:16
  • Fourth Test day one: Australia 170-3
  • Returning Smith unbeaten on 60 from 93 ballsThe Ashes do not have to be decided on a blissful summer’s day in front of thousands of shirt-sleeved fans furiously biting their fingernails, which was the case at Headingley 10 days ago. Sometimes there can be critical sessions in conditions barely fit for our summer game with howling gales, intermittent showers in front of an anorak-clad crowd, huddling stoically together for warmth.That was t
  
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• Ashes 2019: England v Australia fourth Test, day one – as it happened

  04-09-2019 19:18
  Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith made their usual half-centuries, this time in tandem, as Australia took control on a rain-affected opening day at Old Trafford 7.20pm BSTRelated: Steve Smith and the rain frustrate England on first day at Old Trafford6.08pm BST It has stopped raining, but the umpires and groundstaff have decided conditions won’t be playable by the cut-off time of 7pm.6.07pm BST “Can’t we set Dominic Cummings on Steve Smith?” says Kim Thonger. “He g
  
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• Stuart Broad fumes vs Australia as litter on Old Trafford pitch stops England star bowling

  04-09-2019 19:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  England bowler Stuart Broad was left fuming on the Old Trafford pitch after a series of crisp packets and other pieces of litter invaded the outfield, temporarily causing the fourth Ashes Test against Australia to come to a halt.
  
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• Joe Root eyes Ashes glory as England look to build on Headingley heroics against Australia

  04-09-2019 18:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  England cricket captain Joe Root has set his sights on Ashes glory, and is hoping to build on Ben Stokes’ heroics at Headingley as the team take on Australia at Old Trafford in the fourth Test.
  
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• Australia power through to 170-3 as England blown off course during windy Ashes innings

  04-09-2019 18:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  Australia took charge of the first innings as England struggled to make a breakthrough in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.
  
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• Ashes 2019: England v Australia fourth Test, day one, rain delay – live!

  04-09-2019 16:35
  Updates from the opening day of play at Old TraffordStokes’s next challenge? Matching Botham’s 1981 follow-upAny thoughts? Email Rob.3.35pm BST “In response to David (15.04), can I ask which idiot scheduled a test in North West London in August?” says George Wright. “Wasn’t it inevitable that we’d lose almost two full days? Hmm... it’s almost like the vagaries of British weather can make a fool of anyone.” 3.32pm BST “In a DRS universe,
  
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• Australia trolled by Ben Stokes ‘Welcome to Manchester’ sign before fourth Ashes Test

  04-09-2019 14:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Australia have been trolled, before the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford against England, after a giant Ben Stokes billboard was placed outside of their team hotel, showing his iconic celebration to securing victory at Headingley.
  
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• Steve Smith thwarts England again on Ashes return as Australia overcome early wobble

  04-09-2019 14:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  The familiar figure of Steve Smith thwarted England as the Australia batsman returned to the Ashes in fine form in the morning session of the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
  
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• No offer of presenter job for David Gower despite BBC Today cameo

  04-09-2019 13:33
  • Sky presenter’s Today appearance coincides with start of Test
  • Former Test captain’s anchor duties ending after Ashes seriesThe BBC is not planning to offer a permanent presenter role to David Gower, who is set to leave Sky at the end of his contract.The former England Test captain, who has been part of Sky’s cricket coverage for two decades, made a surprise appearance as a presenter of the sports news on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Wednesday. He helmed
  
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• The Ashes permutations: How can England win the series against Australia?

  04-09-2019 12:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  THE ASHES gets back underway on Wednesday with the England and Australia vying to win the Fourth Test at Old Trafford, but how can Joe Root’s side win the series, and regain the coveted Ashes Urn?
  
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• Ashes 2019 quiz: Match these cricketers with their strange hobbies

  04-09-2019 12:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Plenty of England and Australia players have made their name in an Ashes series - but how much do you know about their strange hobbies?
  
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• Ashes 2019: England v Australia fourth Test, day one – live!

  04-09-2019 11:09
  Updates from the opening day of play at Old TraffordThe Spin podcast: check out our latest podcastAny thoughts? Email or tweet @JPHowcroft 10.09am BST Word from Old Trafford is Mitchell Starc is back. Confirmation at the toss.10.03am BST All the build-up to this match has suggested this Old Trafford track will play hard and bouncy. We know it usually accepts turn too. While all the attention has been on the pacemen those sound like ideal conditions for Nathan Lyon and his overspin. You’re
  
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• Ben Stokes’s next challenge? Matching Ian Botham’s 1981 follow-up

  04-09-2019 11:00
  An England all-rounder scoring an against-the-odds, match-turning Headingley century to reignite an Ashes series … Here’s what Ian Botham did nextGet this: after the astonishing victory at Headingley in 1981, England dropped a player and rejigged the batting order – as they have done again this week. Graham Dilley was the Chris Woakes figure, dropped to make way for John Emburey. Graham Gooch was the Jason Roy, moving from opener to No 4. Mike Brearley and David Gower shuffled
  
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