Ashes 2001
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McGrath puts an end to England
In the end, Australia's revenge for Headingley was simplicity itself: Glenn McGrath to Phil Tufnell, an edge to Shane Warne at slip and it was all over.
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Warne the toast of Australia
David Hopps at the OvalAugust 28: While Shane Warne basked in the glory of series success beyond his wildest dreams, Darren Gough and Alec Stuart were left facing the fallout from their decision not to tour India.
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Another day at the office for the Waugh machine
Gideon HaighAustralian professionalism and love for the game looks all the more impressive when compared to coy English ambivalence, writes Gideon Haigh.
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Golden boy Warne plays it by the book
Gideon HaighShane Warne's 400th Test wicket should go a long way towards helping shift an extra few copies of his autopiography and rightfully so, writes Gideon Haigh.
Golden boy Warne plays it by the book
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Aussies' attitude aided Butcher
Tom MoodyEngland and Australia can both learn valuable lessons from the events at Headingley, writes Tom Moody.
Aussies' attitude aided Butcher
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Gideon Haigh: After a period by the wayside Justin Langer's hard-working hundred proved that no Australian player can be underestimated.
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England feel painful backlash
August 24: Australia are determined to make up for their fourth Test aberration and Justin Langer was active in helping them to 324 for two at the end of the final Test's first day.
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The Ashes belong in Oz
Simon RaeSteve Waugh is right. The Ashes should return to Australia. Anything else simply wouldn't be cricket.
The Ashes belong in Oz
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Australia make Slater the fall guy
August 23: Michael Slater has been left out of the Australian side for the fifth Test but at least that will give him time to sharpen his skills as a TV pundit.
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Take the Ashes home, says Hussain
August 23: Nasser Hussain has become the first England captain to recommend Australia be allowed to take the Ashes home for real.
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Australia plays gallant card through gritted teeth
Gideon HaighAugust 22: Australian reaction to England's Test victory has been wholly - and grudgingly - magnanimous, writes Gideon Haigh.
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Tufnell gatecrashes Oval rave
David HoppsAugust 22: There is no more persuasive time for Phil Tufnell's maverick tendencies to be given another airing. England must not only play him but show faith in him, writes David Hopps
Tufnell gatecrashes Oval rave
Grumpy all round
Vic Marks looks at a long hard winter ahead