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Ashes, 3rd Test: Australia takes 1st-innings lead amid Covid scare
Cricket Australia called for calm after a COVID-19 scare involving two members of England's support staff resulted in a delay to the start of Monday's second day of the third Ashes test.
 "Ashes, 3rd Test: Australia takes 1st-innings lead amid Covid scare")
Ashes Test: Short delay to Day 2 start after England Covid-19 scare
The start of the second day of the third Ashes cricket test between Australia and England was delayed by Covid-related scare within the England camp.
 "Ashes Test: Short delay to Day 2 start after England Covid-19 scare")
Ashes, 3rd Test: Anderson, Wood lead England's fightback (Lunch, Day 2)
James Anderson and Mark Wood struck in the opening session to lead England's fightback on Day 2 of the ongoing third Ashes Test against Australia here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.
 "Ashes, 3rd Test: Anderson, Wood lead England's fightback (Lunch, Day 2)")
Rahul strikes unbeaten ton, helps India make near perfect start in SA
The day belonged to Rahul, who showed remarkable resolve and application during his seventh Test hundred
 "Rahul strikes unbeaten ton, helps India make near perfect start in SA")
Ashes, 3rd Test: Australia 61/1 at stumps, trail by 124 runs on Day 1
Australia were 61/1 at stumps, trailing by 124 runs against England on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
 "Ashes, 3rd Test: Australia 61/1 at stumps, trail by 124 runs on Day 1")
Pat Cummins strikes; England 61-3 at lunch in 3rd Ashes test
Australia's pace-bowling captain ripped through England's top order taking three wickets to leave the tourists at a precarious 61-3 at lunch on Sunday's first day of the third Ashes cricket test
 "Pat Cummins strikes; England 61-3 at lunch in 3rd Ashes test")
Ashes: I like the balance of England attack, says Vaughan before 3rd Test
After defeats in Brisbane and Adelaide, the Joe Root-led England team made four changes for the Boxing Day Test
 "Ashes: I like the balance of England attack, says Vaughan before 3rd Test")
A quick rundown on the Ashes ahead of Australia vs England 3rd test
Ahead of one of the biggest games of cricket on the calendar, with Australia aiming to clinch the five-match Ashes series against England by early next week, here's a quick rundown
 "A quick rundown on the Ashes ahead of Australia vs England 3rd test")
Ashes, 3rd Test: Boland named in Australia playing XI, Cummins returns
Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Saturday confirmed the playing XI for the upcoming Boxing Day Test, beginning Sunday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Ashes: No point in sugar-coating the losses, says England's Stokes
England are 2-0 down in the Ashes and need a change in fortunes at Melbourne
 "Ashes: No point in sugar-coating the losses, says England's Stokes")
Ashes: Anderson hits back at criticism of pacers not bowling right length
Anderson's comments come after England captain Joe Root slammed his pace bowlers for not bowling at fuller length in Adelaide
 "Ashes: Anderson hits back at criticism of pacers not bowling right length")
If there is one bowler who can exploit SA conditions, it is Bumrah: Elgar
South Africa captain Dean Elgar feels the Indian pace attack has improved immensely, especially in overseas, and Jasprit Bumrah is best placed to exploit the 'spicy' conditions in the rainbow nation
 "If there is one bowler who can exploit SA conditions, it is Bumrah: Elgar")
India vs South Africa: Pacer Anrich Nortje ruled out of Test series
South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje was on Tuesday ruled out of the upcoming three Test series against India due to a "persistent" injury.
 "India vs South Africa: Pacer Anrich Nortje ruled out of Test series")
Warne suggests big changes in England playing XI; tweet goes viral
Shane Warne has said England have a lot of catching up to do if they want to reclaim the Ashes, and will have to completely overhaul their bowling department ahead of the traditional Boxing Day Test
 "Warne suggests big changes in England playing XI; tweet goes viral")
2 Ashes tests, 2 losses: Not much is going right for England
After lopsided losses in the first two Ashes tests, England captain Joe Root says he's frustrated by three components of his team's performance.
 "2 Ashes tests, 2 losses: Not much is going right for England")
Test series between India and SA to be played without spectators: CSA
South Africa reported a record number of daily Covid cases last week in a fourth wave
 "Test series between India and SA to be played without spectators: CSA")
Australia name unchanged squad for remaining Ashes Tests
Australia named an unchanged squad for the rest of the Ashes series, with regular skipper Pat Cummins and pace bowler Josh Hazlewood confirmed to return
Down 0-2, Eng looking at its cricketers playing in BBL for reinforcements
The embattled England team is reportedly looking for reinforcements, and eyeing its cricketers playing in the Big Bash League (BBL), in a bid to turn around its fortunes in the ongoing Ashes series.
Australia wins 2nd Ashes test against England by 275 runs to take 2-0 lead
Australia took a 2-0 lead in the five-test Ashes series on Monday by beating England by 275 runs and all but ensured the century-old urn will remain Down Under
Ashes: Enjoyed captaincy in 2nd Test, says stand-in skipper Smith
Australia stand-in skipper Steve Smith on Monday said that he enjoyed leading the side in the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval