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Ponting and Katich take charge

Contrasting hundreds from Ricky Ponting and Simon Katich helped Australia dominate the second day of the opening Ashes Test in Cardiff. The tourists closed on 249 for one, trailing by 186.

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Swann reveals Flintoff encouragement

Andrew Flintoff tonight gave a dressing room rallying cry following Australian domination of the second day of the opening npower Test in Cardiff.

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Trott pockets unfortunate Joyce

Ed Joyce’s golden week turned sour when he became the victim of a freak dismissal as Sussex held off buoyant Warwickshire in the LV= County Championship Division One clash at Edgbaston.

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Northants feel wrath of Hinds

Former West Indies batsman Wavell Hinds served a reminder of his power by hammering an unbeaten 133 as Derbyshire completely dominated the LV= County Championship match at Wantage Road.

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Edwards focuses on Ashes defence

Charlotte Edwards has reiterated her commitment to success in all forms of cricket as her side head into the women’s npower Ashes Test Match.

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Andrew Strauss

Andrew Strauss

Full Name: Andrew John Strauss
Born: Mar 2, 1977, Johannesburg, SA
County: Middlesex
Other Teams: England, Northern Districts
Test Debut: England v New Zealand, Lord's, May 20-24 2004
ODI Debut: Sri Lanka v England, Dambulla, November 18 2003
T20 Debut: England v Australia, Southampton, Jun 13 2005
Batting Style: Left-hand bat
Bowling Style: Left-arm medium

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