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Former captain Ian Chappell has called on Australia to pick Shaun Tait for the first Test even if all rounnder Shane Watson is unfit.

Champion leg-spinner Shane Warne has promised to bowl a flipper in his first over to send a message to the England batsmen.

England have completed their preparations for the Ashes with a draw against South Australia at Adelaide Oval today.

In the wake of Marcus Trescothick’s withdrawal for the Ashes series, opposing captain Ricky Ponting has wished the England opener well.

England have clawed their way back into their tour match against New South Wales after suffering early set backs in their first innings.

England spinner Monty Panesar has allegedly been subjected to racist taunts by crowd members during England’s tour match against NSW.

England opener Marcus Trescothick is expecting opponents and crowds alike to remind him of his recent travails.

Despite a patient innings at number five for Australia against England, Mike Hussey is not expecting a permanent move up the order.

Recently retired selector Allan Border has backed rising paceman Mitchell Johnson to make his Test debut in the first Ashes Test.

England captain says the Champions Trophy loss to Australia means nothing in the context of the Ashes battle to come.