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December 2010 - Ashes Diary

Ashes Diary: Hopes and fears

A grumpy Ian Chappell

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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Ed Hawkins

Dec 26 2010

Ashes Diary: England need to contain Mitchell and Mike

Mitchell Johnson and Mike Hussey looked weary and anxious during the First Test but their fortunes have since changed

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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James Masters

Dec 23 2010

Ashes Diary: Why Smith should be fired

Steve Smith is struggling

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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Ed Hawkins

Dec 22 2010

Ashes Diary: Collingwood is dead wood

Paul Collingwood has, as is so often the case, struggled against both swing and bounce

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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James Masters

Dec 21 2010

Ashes Diary: Back to basics

It is Australia's turn to celebrate

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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Ed Hawkins

Dec 19 2010

Ashes Diary: The value search is on

Brad Haddin has trade potential tor top bat

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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Ed Hawkins

Dec 15 2010

Ashes Diary: Ruby the daughter, Anderson the gem

James Anderson has proved the doubters wrong who said he couldn't perform away from English conditions

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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James Masters

Dec 14 2010

Ashes Diary: Harris catches the eye

Ryan Harris could finish as Australia's top bowler

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

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Ed Hawkins

Dec 12 2010

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

Tremlett looks to have won the straight shoot-out against Tim Bresnan and Ajmal Shazhad to play in the Third Test

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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James Masters

Dec 12 2010

Ashes Diary: A Warne-ing to Australia

Shane Warne is no saviour

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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Ed Hawkins

Dec 9 2010

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

England's team is so well-drilled that even wicket celebrations are in perfect sync

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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James Masters

Dec 8 2010

Ashes Diary: whose side is the Almighty on?

Adelaide Oval is a beautiful sight

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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Ed Hawkins

Dec 2 2010

Ashes Diary: Swann to come to the party

Graeme Swann has looked relaxed and confident and is ready to do some damage in Adelaide

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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James Masters

Dec 1 2010