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Australia has gone 3-0 up in the series and has retained the Ashes as a consequence

Australia have retained the Ashes, beating England by an innings and 48 runs at the WACA in Perth to go three-nil up in the series

Chris Silverwood, the Yorkshire fast bowler who was drafted into the Ashes party when Simon Jones was ruled out with a knee ligament injury on the first morning of the series, has himself sustained an injury

After Australia had established a first innings lead of 271 on the second day of the third Test in Perth, England had to face a daunting examination of technique and temperament against the extreme pace of Brett Lee and the probing accuracy of Glenn

As he made plain before embarking on his ill-fated trip to Australia, Darren Gough has re-affirmed that he would like to play out the remainder of his career with Yorkshire, but has also not ruled out the possibility that he might yet move to another

After Australia had established a first innings lead of 271 on the second day of the third Test in Perth, England had to face a daunting examination of technique and temperament against the extreme pace of Brett Lee and the probing accuracy of Glenn

Australia has once again exerted its dominance over England and have set themselves up into a great position at the close of play on day one of the Third Ashes Test at the WACA

Robert Key admitted that England's position was so difficult during England'sfirst innings at the WACA that he had no idea how he was going to score runs.Key top-scored with 47 as pacemen Brett Lee, Glenn McGrath and Jason Gillespie reduced England

Nasser Hussain's response to adversity is in keeping with the plain-speaking manner that he has maintained for more than three-and-a-half years since he was appointed England captain

England cricket selectors will wait until Friday morning before naming their team to play Australia in the third Test at the WACA Ground in Perth

Darren Gough's hopes of extending his career in cricket have been boosted by the news that he will not need a fourth operation on his right knee.

Derbyshire CCC are delighted to announce that New Zealand international batsman, Nathan Astle, has agreed to sign up for the second overseas player position available for season 2003

Nasser Hussain's response to adversity is in keeping with the plain-speaking manner that he has maintained for more than three-and-a-half years since he was appointed England captain

If Steve Waugh scores a century in the third Test against England he can join the elite company of David Boon, Mark Taylor, Mark Waugh and Ricky Ponting

Hampshire's left arm fast bowler Alan Mullally is having a rib operation, in Perth, Australia tommorrow (Thursday).

The chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Lord MacLaurin, has added his voice in support of the two men in charge of the Ashes tourists.

Aussie spin king Stuart MacGill today put pen to paper on a deal to remain as overseas player with Nottinghamshire for the next two seasons

Michael Vaughan's graduation to world-class batting status has ensured the close attention of the Australian camp as they prepare for the third Ashes Test in Perth, which starts on Friday.

Paul Collingwood has joined up with England's Ashes party in Perth in preparation for the third Test against Australia starting on Friday

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