Ashes: England name squad for 1st Test against Australia
Cricket | November 22, 2017 15:04 ISTNottinghamshire's Ball, 26, joins James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes as England's primary pace attack on Australia.
Nottinghamshire's Ball, 26, joins James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes as England's primary pace attack on Australia.
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Joe Root suggested there may be too much emphasis being placed on the Australian bowling group, which is lacking an allrounder as backup like the 2013-14 version had.
Warner hurt his neck during a fielding practice session at the Gabba on Tuesday but had recovered enough to bat in the nets on the eve of the match.
Lyon targeted Prior saying the right-hand batsman was so scared to face Mitchell Johnson that he wanted to go home.
Warner, however, praised Stokes as a fierce competitor on the field and said he would have loved to face the Englishman during the series.
Legendary Australian batsman Matthew Hayden took a dig at the England squad stating that he didn't know half of the team which made suspended Stokes to reply back.
Cook doesn't think the fact England hasn't won a Test at the Gabba since 1986 will count for much after the first session of the series in Brisbane.
David Warner hurt his neck during a fielding drill on Tuesday morning and received immediate treatment.
Hazlewood is currently listed at number six on the ICC Test bowler rankings, headed by England's spearhead James Anderson but Lyon believes the seamer's repertoire and control make him the most potent bowler in Australia's three-pronged pace attack.
Welcoming Bolt's appointment ahead of the opening Ashes Test in Brisbane, Australian batsman Peter Handscomb informed that the Jamaican sprinter has been giving his side few pointers on how to get a little bit faster.
Since earning a shock recall in place of old friend Matthew Wade to play in the Ashes, the veteran wicketkeeper Tim Paine is determined to make a difference to the team.
Vice-captain David Warner drew criticism from Britain last month when he spoke openly about his feelings for England when the countries are meeting for the oldest prize in Test cricket.
On Friday, Cricket Australia (CA) selectors picked Tim Paine in the 13-member squad against England ignoring the duo of Matthew Wade and Peter Nevill.
News of Paine's recall was broken by Australian media overnight, creating consternation among commentators and fans.
Malan's century from 191 balls almost certainly clinched the No. 5 batting spot in the test lineup
Tim Paine played four Tests in 2010 - two against Pakistan in England and two in India - and averages almost 36 with the bat as well as taking 16 catches and a stumping.
The mind games from both sides have begun with former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting predicting a sweep for the hosts.
Root, who has so far scored 58, 1 and 9 in three innings in Australia also spoke about his hunger for big runs during the series.
The England batsmen struck five half-centuries on their way to a 192-run victory in a four-day warm-up match against Cricket Australia XI.
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