npower Ashes Series 2009

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The npower Ashes Series 2009 sees England go head-to-head with Australia across five Test matches. For the latest Ashes news, video, info, features, exclusive interviews, scores and match reports stay here on ecb.co.uk

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Bopara still hungry for time at crease

3 July 2009

Ravi Bopara conceded that retiring after a century was not his favourite sensation - but was grateful for the warm-up his fellow England batsmen were afforded in the warm-up match at Edgbaston.

Video Exclusive: "We took it very seriously"

I needed this century - North

3 July 2009

Marcus North is hoping to have cemented a place in the Australia side for the first npower Ashes Test after his century against England Lions at Worcester answered questions about his batting.

Reaction: "It's a pretty important hundred for me"

Harmison serves Ashes notice

3 July 2009

Steve Harmison picked up two wickets for England Lions as Marcus North hit his way into form to help Australia to 276 for four on day three at New Road.

Report: Eng Lions v Aus, Tour Match, Day 3

Late wickets for England in draw

3 July 2009

England completed a satisfactory build-up to the Ashes with nearly all their leading batsman making runs in the drawn practice match with Warwickshire. The county closed on 27 for three.

Report: Warwickshire v England, Day 3

Panesar ready to turn on style

3 July 2009

Monty Panesar believes he and spin partner Graeme Swann can join forces to help England win the Ashes with some high-quality spin bowling.

Video Exclusive: "We can play a crucial role"

Anderson lauds all-round effort

2 July 2009

England’s day two star James Anderson heaped praise on fellow wicket-takers Andrew Flintoff and Monty Panesar as he reflected on an encouraging team performance at a sun-drenched Edgbaston.

Video Exclusive: "They bowled really well"

Moore grateful to selectors

2 July 2009

Stephen Moore saluted the England selectors for keeping faith in his ability after scoring a century for the Lions against Australia at New Road.

Reaction: "I was really privileged to be picked"

Five-star Anderson tops superb day

2 July 2009

James Anderson signalled his determination to secure a key role in the Ashes with a timely display for England to help them take control of their warm-up match against Warwickshire.

Report: Warwickshire v England, Day 2