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Test of character for both teams

Peter English previews the first Ashes Test at Cardiff

07-Jul-2009•Peter English at Cardiff

Ponting urges creation of legends

Ricky Ponting has called on his emerging players to become Ashes legends as they plan to retain the urn

07-Jul-2009•Alex Brown and Peter English

Strauss's men face test of character

Andrew Strauss has faith in his squad to prevail in the most intense moments over the next two months

07-Jul-2009•Peter English in Cardiff

Ponting gives Hughes bouncer advice

Ricky Ponting has given his youngest team-mate Phillip Hughes a masterclass in handling short-pitched bowling

07-Jul-2009•Cricinfo staff

Collingwood spurred by Adelaide debacle

For Paul Collingwood, one word - "Adelaide" - is all that will be required to ensure that his competitive juices are fully flowing come Wednesday morning

06-Jul-2009•Andrew Miller in Cardiff

Upbeat Clarke happy with preparations

Michael Clarke is remaining steadfastly positive about Australia's Ashes prospects, despite an injury to Brett Lee and a dearth of spin bowling options

06-Jul-2009•Alex Brown in Cardiff

Through the hype, Pietersen relishes the contest

The Ashes, as 130 years of history might suggest, is all about tradition. But, Kevin Pietersen believes it doesn't hurt to divorce yourself from the excitement

06-Jul-2009•Andrew Miller in Cardiff

Injured Lee in doubt for Ashes

Australia's first Test preparations have been thrown into chaos with the fast man complaining of pain down his left side

06-Jul-2009•Alex Brown

'Hauritz must play' - Warne

Shane Warne believes Australia would be making a serious mistake if they didn't play Nathan Hauritz in the first Test

06-Jul-2009•Cricinfo staff

No spinner a risk for Australia - Croft

Robert Croft, the most authoritative voice on spin-bowling in Cardiff, believes the Australians will be sending a poor message to Nathan Hauritz if they field an all-pace attack for the first Test on Wednesday

05-Jul-2009•Alex Brown

Katich backs Hughes in bouncer battle

Phillip Hughes' success against the short-pitched bowling of Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel has convinced Simon Katich, of his readiness to combat a bumper barrage from England's pacemen

05-Jul-2009•Alex Brown

Australia squad selection ridiculous - Chappell

The former Australian captain blasts the absence of a third specialist opener and a quality spinner in the squad

05-Jul-2009•Cricinfo staff

Onions pips Harmison for final slot

Graham Onions will compete with Monty Panesar for England's final bowling spot in the first Test at Cardiff on Wednesday

05-Jul-2009•Andrew Miller

Strauss confident about England's chances

England captain Andrew Strauss has said his team will take the field this summer and go "blow for blow" against Australia

05-Jul-2009•Cricinfo staff

Ponting backs Hughes to bounce back

Australia have no Ashes fears for Phillip Hughes after the young Australian opener was twice dismissed by short-pitched bowling during the final hit-out before the first Test

04-Jul-2009•Peter English at Worcester

North and Hussey impress in draw

Marcus North led the Australians with 191 not out and they were also encouraged by the performances of Mitchell Johnson and Brett Lee as they completed a useful warm-up for Wednesday's first Test

04-Jul-2009•The Bulletin by Peter English at Worcester

Harmison and Panesar await their fate

Steve Harmison has caused England's selectors the most timely of headaches ahead of Sunday's first Test squad announcement

04-Jul-2009•Andrew Miller

North finds his direction

Marcus North knows there will be tougher days ahead but he was relieved to break through his early tour slump with a composed 106 in an ideal warm-up before next week's first Test

03-Jul-2009•Peter English at New Road

Harmison not expecting Cardiff call

Steve Harmison does not expect to be lining up in Cardiff on Wednesday despite heaping doubt on the opener Phillip Hughes and picking up six Australian wickets in Worcester

03-Jul-2009•Peter English at New Road

Gibson would welcome on-form Harmison

England's bowling coach, Ottis Gibson, has said he would welcome the prospect of a fully fit and firing Steve Harmison returning to the England fold for the Ashes

03-Jul-2009•Andrew Miller at Edgbaston

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