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The Ashes Series 2009

Ricky Ponting says he is happy with the way Australia have prepared for the Ashes, which starts with the first Test on Wednesday.

Quartet seam in frame

Mike Atherton expects Australia to play a fourth seamer ahead of Nathan Hauritz in the opening Ashes Test.
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Sweating on his spot

Nathan Hauritz is a man under pressure, says Bumble, as things hot up ahead of the first Ashes Test.
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The heat of battle

The Ashes has caused some classic scraps but who do The Panel consider to be their toughest adversaries?
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With the Ashes close, Benedict Bermange reveals how the recent vernal equinox could inspire England.

Matt Prior's catching will be reliable in the Ashes, says Alec Stewart, as his style is less contrived now.

Jack Russell told Sky Sports News that James Foster deserves an England Ashes place.

England look set to field five front-line bowlers in the first Ashes Test against Australia.

Australia's final Ashes warm-up ended in a draw as the England Lions batted out the final two sessions at New Road.

Steve Harmison believes he will not play in the first Test against Australia despite impressing for the England Lions.

England team director Andy Flower insists Andrew Flintoff didn't deserve to be dropped for missing the trip to Flanders.

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