Crumbling “faster than an overbaked Lamington” – that’s how some of the UK media is seeing the England collapse unfolding this Ashes series so far. England is fighting to keep its Ashes hopes alive at the Adelaide Oval,
December, 2021
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19 December
David Warner praised for 'classy' act in 'disastrous' Ashes moment
David Warner has been praised for a selfless gesture that appeared to save under-fire opening partner Marcus Harris during a calamit After bowling out England for 236 on day three in Adelaide, Steve Smith opted not to enforce the follow on despite Australia taking a 237-run lead into the second …
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19 December
Text joke saved Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon from being caught up in COVID calamity
Mitchell Starc says a "p***-take" saved himself and Nathan Lyon from joining Pat Cummins in being ruled out of the Adelaide Ashes Test.
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19 December
Text joke saved Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon from being caught up in COVID calamity
Mitchell Starc says a "p***-take" saved himself and Nathan Lyon from joining Pat Cummins in being ruled out of the Adelaide Ashes Test.
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19 December
England down and out in Adelaide as dreary and one-sided Ashes battle slips away
The tourists had their best session of the summer to start the third day of the second Test, but another dismal collapse left them on the brink of a 2-0 deficit in a disappointing Ashes battle, writes Russell Jackson.
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19 December
Around 500 students sent packing over Byron COVID cases
Around 500 school leavers will be transported back to Sydney from the New South Wales town of Byron Bay after four people at a local caravan park tested positive for COVID-19 during schoolies celebrations. Rapid antigen tests have been provided to all …
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19 December
Australia strengthen grip of second Ashes test
England were spared the ignominy of the follow-on but Australia appeared on course for victory after dominating day three of the day-night second Ashes test at the Adelaide Oval.
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19 December
Joke saved Starc, Lyon from COVID calamity
Only an old-fashioned "piss-take" prevented more Australian bowlers being ruled of Adelaide's Ashes Test.Mitchell Starc says he and Nathan Lyon didn't sit with Test captain Pat Cummins at the fateful Wednesday night dinner in Adelaide for one reason.
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19 December
SA records another 73 COVID cases as new venues exposed to virus
Coronavirus cases continue to reach an all-time high in South Australia amid a growing outbreak as borders open and people arrive from interstate for Christmas.
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19 December
England fightback short-lived as Aussies keep foot down
After an unbeaten first session England unravelled with the bat on day three, losing 8-86 as Australia maintained their dominance in Adelaide