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On this day in 2010: England beat Australia in World T20 final to lift maiden ICC title
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On this day in 2010: England beat Australia in World T20 final to lift maiden ICC title

England ended their long wait for a major ICC trophy on this day in 2010 by beating Australia in the World T20 final.

Ashes 2021-22: Series win just the beginning, says Pat Cummins
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Ashes 2021-22: Series win just the beginning, says Pat Cummins

Australia may have beaten England 4-0 in the Ashes series but captain Pat Cummins believes they need to test themselves in all conditions and against all countries.

Ashes 2021-22: Joe Root vows to continue as captain despite series debacle
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Ashes 2021-22: Joe Root vows to continue as captain despite series debacle

"I honestly believe that I'm the best person to take this team forward, but if that decision is taken out of my hands, so be it. But I do have the appetite to carry on," said Root.

Ashes 2021-22: Australian bowlers destroy England again to win series 4-0
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Ashes 2021-22: Australian bowlers destroy England again to win series 4-0

Australia's fast bowlers ran through the English batting line-up to claim a comprehensive 146-run win in the fifth and final Ashes Test at Hobart on Sunday, sealing a one-sided series 4-0.

Ashes 2021-22: Pat Cummins defends declaration call as Australia come up short in Sydney
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Ashes 2021-22: Pat Cummins defends declaration call as Australia come up short in Sydney

"I wanted about three and a half runs an over. The wicket was still not playing too many tricks and I thought if they batted really well 350 was pretty achievable out there," Cummins told reporters.

Ashes 2021-22: Joe Root praises England's character in tense Test draw
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Ashes 2021-22: Joe Root praises England's character in tense Test draw

Root praised his battered team's character to stave off Australia's victory push and hold on for a gritty draw in Sydney on Sunday as injured wicketkeeper Jos Buttler prepared to fly home.

Ashes 2021-22: Usman Khawaja says twin centuries not enough to hold his Test spot
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Ashes 2021-22: Usman Khawaja says twin centuries not enough to hold his Test spot

Khawaja joined rarefied company with back-to-back centuries in the Sydney Test on Saturday, but said he doesn't expect it will be enough to keep his place in the Australia team for the final Ashes encounter.

Ashes 2021-22: Usman Khawaja back to haunt England with Sydney ton as Australia dominate
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Ashes 2021-22: Usman Khawaja back to haunt England with Sydney ton as Australia dominate

Khawaja returned to haunt England Thursday with a stylish century four years after plundering another big Ashes hundred at the same ground as Australia took a firm grip of the fourth Test in Sydney.

Ashes 2021-22: James Anderson rejects talk of big overhaul in English cricket after series debacle, says futile to look too deep
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Ashes 2021-22: James Anderson rejects talk of big overhaul in English cricket after series debacle, says futile to look too deep

England pace great said that there is enough talent to bounce back and it would be futile to "look too deep" into the recent annihilation in Australia.

Ashes 2021-22: Scott Boland keeps place, Usman Khawaja only change for Australia in Sydney Test
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Ashes 2021-22: Scott Boland keeps place, Usman Khawaja only change for Australia in Sydney Test

Melbourne Test hero Boland held his place as Australia made only one change to their winning side for the fourth Ashes Test against England in Sydney which begins on Wednesday.

Ashes 2021-22: Stuart Broad back for England in only change for Sydney Test
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Ashes 2021-22: Stuart Broad back for England in only change for Sydney Test

The seamer comes in for Ollie Robinson, who has been rested for a clash in which the tourists are playing for pride after three heavy defeats in Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne.

Ashes 2021-22: Under-pressure England coach Chris Silverwood to miss Sydney Test after virus case in family
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Ashes 2021-22: Under-pressure England coach Chris Silverwood to miss Sydney Test after virus case in family

Silverwood and his family have to isolate in Melbourne for 10 days while the rest of the team heads to Sydney for the clash starting on 5 January.

Ashes 2021-22: England must hit 'reset' button after series debacle, says Steve Harmison
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Ashes 2021-22: England must hit 'reset' button after series debacle, says Steve Harmison

Former England bowler, who was part of the team that won the Ashes on home soil in 2005, said the "embarrassment" could prove to be a moment of reckoning for some in the England set-up.

Ashes 2021-22: England face nervous wait as COVID-19 threatens series
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Ashes 2021-22: England face nervous wait as COVID-19 threatens series

England were nervously awaiting results of PCR tests after four COVID19 cases in the camp but veteran Jimmy Anderson said Monday they are keen to finish the Ashes series in Australia.

Ashes 2021-22: Can't fathom Stuart Broad's omission from Boxing Day Test, says Michael Vaughan
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Ashes 2021-22: Can't fathom Stuart Broad's omission from Boxing Day Test, says Michael Vaughan

"How England have not seen Broad, with all his experience, such a wonderful Test career, is not going to be bowling a ball on a green top in Brisbane and now not here in Melbourne, that's staggering really," Vaughan said.

Ashes 2021-22: I was really angry after missing Adelaide Test, says Pat Cummins
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Ashes 2021-22: I was really angry after missing Adelaide Test, says Pat Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins didn't know how to channelise his anger after a fellow diner turned out to be COVID-19 positive, forcing him to miss the second Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Ashes 2021-22: I'd like to see some emotion out in the middle, says Glenn McGrath
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Ashes 2021-22: I'd like to see some emotion out in the middle, says Glenn McGrath

For McGrath, too much bromance between England and Australian players, which he largely attributed to IPL and Big Bash, was taking away the required passion while representing the country.

Ashes 2021-22: If you can't influence bowlers, what are you doing on field? Ricky Ponting questions Joe Root's leadership
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Ashes 2021-22: If you can't influence bowlers, what are you doing on field? Ricky Ponting questions Joe Root's leadership

Ponting slammed Root for criticising England bowlers after his side's second consecutive defeat in the Ashes, saying as the leader it is his responsibility to ensure the strategy is followed

Ashes 2021-22: Australia call up fast bowler Scott Boland for Boxing Day Test
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Ashes 2021-22: Australia call up fast bowler Scott Boland for Boxing Day Test

The Victorian quick had already been training with the side and will provide injury cover for a bowling attack that has torn through England's batting order to take a comfortable 2-0 lead in the series