Ashes Diary: A chance for redemption that England must take

England have been excellent so far but they need to show the same ruthlessness the Australian side of the early noughties would have shown and ensure they actually win the Series......

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January 2, 2011 11:10 AM

Ashes Diary: Hopes and fears

As the end of the Ashes series approaches, Ed Hawkins picks out his top five hopes and fears for the future...

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December 26, 2010 11:21 AM

Ashes Diary: England need to contain Mitchell and Mike

The Australian public is confident and upbeat once again after victory at Perth but the truth is they are massively reliant on Mitchell Johnson to swing the ball and Mike Hussey to keep piling on...

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December 23, 2010 9:51 AM

Ashes Diary: Why Smith should be fired

Ed Hawkins argues that The Apprentice is similar to this Ashes series and that Steve Smith should have been given his marching orders by now...

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December 22, 2010 12:59 PM

Ashes Diary: Collingwood is dead wood

England haven't become a bad Test side overnight but the poor form of Paul Collingwood is a real concern and it's Australia who are carrying all the momentum into the Fourth Test....

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December 21, 2010 10:17 AM

Ashes Diary: Back to basics

Ed Hawkins said at the start of the series it would be tight and an Australia victory in Perth this morning means we should all remember one of betting's most important mantras: let the price...

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December 19, 2010 10:53 AM

Ashes Diary: The value search is on

With England expected to dominate in Perth, Ed Hawkins comes up with some betting alternatives if you are a little tired of the one-sided nature of the series...

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December 15, 2010 10:39 AM

Ashes Diary: Ruby the daughter, Anderson the gem

James Anderson's trip back home for the birth of his daughter Ruby raised a few eyebrows but James Masters has since seen the fast bowler in the nets and is expecting him to shine again...

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December 14, 2010 11:34 AM

Ashes Diary: Harris catches the eye

Ed Hawkins believes Ryan Harris could prove to be the best of a bad Aussie bunch...

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December 12, 2010 9:24 PM

Ashes Diary: Another tall order for Australia with Tremlett favourite to get the nod

England's Tour Match against Victoria was a pretty meaningless affair on all counts but when England return to the real business, it's likely to be Chris Tremlett who fills in for the injured Stuart Broad....

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December 12, 2010 10:39 AM

Ashes Diary: A Warne-ing to Australia

Ed Hawkins is disappointed by Australia's petulance after the defeat in the second Ashes Test and comes up with some sound advice to help with their inferiority...

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December 9, 2010 9:27 AM

Ashes Diary: England's fearless mentality is like the Australia of old

The injury to Stuart Broad is a blow to England and one which will force a re-shuffle in a very settled team. But such is the confidence and togetherness in this side that they should...

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December 8, 2010 11:45 AM

Ashes Diary: whose side is the Almighty on?

Ed Hawkins recollects his visit to Adelaide four years ago and also has some interesting views on first-innings runs, a first dig advantage and, er, biscuits...

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December 2, 2010 11:13 AM

Ashes Diary: Swann to come to the party

If the Australian papers are to be believed, their cricket team is a walking disaster. England on the other hand look far more settled and after a slow start, Adelaide may just be where Graeme...

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December 1, 2010 11:11 AM

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