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Ashes 2017-18: Dawid Malan's century puts England in dominant position in warm-up game against Cricket Australia XI

Apart from Malan's ton, England's lower order fell away losing five wickets for 38 before a last-wicket stand of 58 between Chris Woakes (36) and Mason Crane (25 not out) took the tourists past 500.

Ashes 2017-18: England's Chris Woakes takes six wickets as Cricket Australia XI end day 1 at 249 for 9

Woakes followed up his match-winning four for 17 in the second innings against CA XI in Adelaide with an even better one, taking four for eight at one stage in Townsville.

Ashes 2017-18: England won't be 'easy to beat' despite Ben Stokes' absence, says former Australia pacer Ryan Harris

"You can’t write off teams just because of injuries. It can actually make you stronger because as a group, you come together," said Harris.

Ashes 2017-18: 'Bring it on!' says England captain Joe Root ahead of first Test in Brisbane

Root said he was unfazed by talk that Australia would target him as he prepared for the first Test at the Gabba and said his side will be hitting back hard.

Ashes 2017-18: England's Moeen Ali fit for final warm-up game ahead of opener in Gabba

England's Moeen Ali, on his first Ashes tour Down Under, says he is ready for the intensity of the series.

Ashes 2017: England's Moeen Ali, Steve Finn to miss warm-up against Cricket Australia XI

Injured Moeen Ali and Steven Finn remain unavailable for England's second tour game in Adelaide, coach Trevor Bayliss said on Tuesday, missing the chance to prepare for the day-night Ashes Test in the city.

Ashes 2017: England pacer James Anderson says he is open to replacing Ben Stokes as vice-captain for the series

Anderson said he already fulfils a leadership role in the team with support from former skipper Alastair Cook and fast bowler Stuart Broad.

Ashes 2017: Coach Trevor Bayliss writes off Ben Stokes' chances, says England preparing to play without him

"I have," England's Australian coach told reporters late Wednesday, when asked if he had "written off" Stokes.

ICC rule changes: 'Fake fielding' law is inherently unfair, just like the 'switch hit'

Penalisng fake fielding is as good as penalising a slower ball. Both have the same objective: to ‘willfully attempt to deceive’ the batsman, in an attempt to cause confusion, resulting in his dismissal.

Australia's Claire Polosak to become the first woman umpire to officiate in men's domestic match

Claire Polosak never played cricket and failed the umpires’ exam “a few times” but is set to become the first woman to officiate an Australian men’s top level fixture when New South Wales play a Cricket Australia XI in a one-day match on Sunday.