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Aussie all-rounder Shane watson remains in serious doubt for Thursday’s first Test after an inconclusive net session today.

In form England batsman Ian Bell has thrown an injury scare into the England camp less than 48 hours before the first Ashes Test.

England have completed their preparations for the Ashes with a draw against South Australia at Adelaide Oval today.

In the wake of Marcus Trescothick’s withdrawal for the Ashes series, opposing captain Ricky Ponting has wished the England opener well.

England have clawed their way back into their tour match against New South Wales after suffering early set backs in their first innings.

England spinner Monty Panesar has allegedly been subjected to racist taunts by crowd members during England’s tour match against NSW.

England opener Marcus Trescothick is expecting opponents and crowds alike to remind him of his recent travails.

Despite a patient innings at number five for Australia against England, Mike Hussey is not expecting a permanent move up the order.

Recently retired selector Allan Border has backed rising paceman Mitchell Johnson to make his Test debut in the first Ashes Test.

England captain says the Champions Trophy loss to Australia means nothing in the context of the Ashes battle to come.