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Spinner Nathan Lyon claims delight after 4/42 on opening day of fourth Ashes Test

England ended the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test 238-9 after winning the toss as Australia gained the initiative at Durham

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China logs stronger-than-expected industrial output growth for the month of July

England will be keen to win the series, when they take on Australia in the fourth Test of the Ashes at Chester-le-Street on Friday.

Stuart Broad discusses his England teammates and ponder the question - is he playing in the best Test side this country has ever produced?

Australian media reports accuse Pietersen of applying silicon tape to deceive the decisions review system

Scientists in Australia have found a trove of prehistoric fossils of marsupials and bats in northwest Queensland.

Cricket star fined for being drunk and disorderly at Brighton nightclub.

Nemanja Vidic has declared himself fit for the new Premier League campaign while David Moyes addresses injuries suffered by Nani and Jonny Evans.

The seam pair are in contention for selection in the fourth test as England seek to win the Ashes in Durham

England captain Alastair Cook has expressed his delight in retaining the Ashes, with two matches to spare.

Australia is struggling to move away from mining-led growth, prompting the RBA to cut rates.

England have retained the Ashes after a draw with Australia after play was abandoned at Old Trafford due to poor weather.

Samsung loses over $1bn in market value following US veto, as South Korea's concerns branded 'absurd' by expert.

Manchester United have rejected a second bid in the region of £30m from Chelsea for Wayne Rooney, the club have confirmed.

England wicketkeeper Matt Prior claims he would have no issues with English and Australian umpires officiating in the Ashes.

England stand on the brink of retaining the Ashes after Australia were frustrated by rain and bad light

Kevin Pietersen claims England are yet to give up hope of winning the third Test of the Ashes at Old Trafford.

Ryan Harris and Mitchell Starc lead visitors' quest for victory as Australia continue to dominate at Old Trafford.

Australia captain Michael Clarke remains confident his side can stem their six-match losing streak and clinch victory in the third Test of the Ashes at Old Trafford,

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Iran's president-elect Hassan Rohani heaps scorn on Israel marking International Quds Day.

Shah Rukh Khan will perform live for the first time in Australia at the forthcoming Parramasala Festival 2013 in the Sydney’s suburb Parramatta.

Cricket Australia calls for explanation from ICC over dismissal of Usman Khawaja on first day of third Test of Ashes

Royal Bank of Scotland appoints former Commonwealth Bank of Australia chief as its leader.

Michael Clarke drives Australia to an impressive 303-3 as the tourists finished the opening day of the third Test of the Ashes series.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says club will add more quality before close of transfer window.

Australia, who came into this series following a 4-0 loss in India earlier this year, have to start winning in Manchester, if they still hope to regain the Ashes