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Cantona, Mandela and Serena : Who made the greatest sports decisions of all time?
What is the best decision you have ever made? Apart from deciding right now to read this article, of course. As Sky Sports asks the…
England's (L-R) Graeme Swann, Alastair Cook and Matt Prior talk with Umpire Marais Erasmus (2L) during the fourth day of the third Ashes test match against Australia at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, northern England August 4, 2013.   REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN  - Tags: SPORT CRICKET)
England on edge of glory despite fresh DRS blunder
While England appear certain to retain the Ashes in Manchester tomorrow, the Decision Review System has again thrown up more questions than answers…
Cricket - England v Australia - 2013 Investec Ashes Test Series Third Test  - Old Trafford - 4/8/13  Australia's David Warner looks dejected after losing his wicket  Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Jason Cairnduff  Livepic
Self-deprecating Warner relishing pantomime villain role
Aussie bad boy David Warner says he's revelling in his role as pantomime villain during this summer's Ashes series…
Weather edges England closer to the urn
Bad light and rain brought a premature end to day four of the third Test in Manchester - but it means England are now within…
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Century hero KP reveals he nearly missed Ashes
Kevin Pietersen believes his Ashes gamble has paid off after he risked not having surgery to be fit for the series against Australia…
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Kevin Pietersen of England bats during day three of the 3rd Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground on August 3, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Picture: Getty)
England third Test hopes still in balance
England's hopes in the third Ashes Test remain in the balance despite a defiant century from Kevin Pietersen…
Kevin Pietersen plays a shot from the bowling of Australia's Mitchell Starc, during day three of the Third Investec Ashes test match at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester. (Picture: PA
Ton-up Pietersen digs England out of trouble
Kevin Pietersen's fourth Ashes century led England's resistance on day three of the third Test against Australia at Old Trafford…
England's Kevin Pietersen plays a shot during play on the third day of the third Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 3, 2013. Australia's cricket writers finally had something to cheer as Michael Clarke's tourists turned the screws in the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford. (Picture: Getty)
The Ashes 2013: Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bell rebuild for England at Old Trafford
Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bell combined to dig England out of trouble on day three of the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford…
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England's Alastair Cook plays a shot off the bowling of Australia's Shane Watson during day three of the third Ashes Test match held at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester, England, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013. (Picture: AP)
The Ashes 2013: England in mire after losing skipper Alastair Cook and Jonanthan Trott on day three at Old Trafford
England are in big trouble at Old Trafford after losing both Jonathan Trott and captain Alastair Cook in the opening session on day three of…
Late Aussie wickets put England on rack
England lost Joe Root and nightwatchman Tim Bresnan as they closed day two of the third Ashes Test in Manchester on 52 for two…
Aussies declare with big first innings total
Michael Clarke's brilliant 187 helped Australia pile up the runs on day two in Manchester as the tourists took complete control of the third Ashes…
Broad denies Clarke double ton
Stuart Broad finally removed Michael Clarke for a brilliant 187 as the England bowler ended the long wait for his 200th Test wicket…
Warner's controversial innings meets swift end
Pantomime villain David Warner livened up a subdued Old Trafford with a brief but controversial innings…
Rogers denied Ashes century by friend in the crowd
It's not every day you're denied a first Ashes century after being distracted by a mate in the crowd - but that's exactly what happened…
Angry Aussies seek answers after bad call
Australia have demanded to know why Usman Khawaja was given out by the third umpire despite clearly not hitting the ball on the opening day…
Rogers: Clarke form crucial for Aussie Ashes hopes
Michael Clarke admitted before this third Test he understood why people found the prospect of Australia regaining the Ashes a laughable prospect…
Clarke ton sees Aussie dominate third Test
Australia required a captain's innings and Michael Clarke duly delivered it with a stunning century on day one of the third Ashes Test at Old…
Aussie PM slams decision to give out Khawaja on Twitter
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has labelled the decision to give out Usman Khawaja on the first morning of the third Test at Old Trafford…
Clarke century frustrates England
A defiant half-century from captain Michael Clarke frustrated England on day one of the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford…
Cook out to banish the ghosts of Ashes past at Old Trafford
Alastair Cook is aware history can be made at Old Trafford this week but England’s captain is determined not to be haunted by the ghosts…
Waugh: Picking Warner is a gamble worth taking
Australia will be tempted to bring in David Warner for the third Test given they need a batsman who can dominate an attack…
Warne provides some positive spin for Australia
Shane Warne lent a hand in the nets as Australia sought inspiration from their leg-spinning legend at Old Trafford…
Clarke believes it's not all over for the Aussies
Michael Clarke admits the prospect is laughable but Australia's captain is clinging to the belief his side can win the final three Tests of this…
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 31:  England batsman Kevin Pietersen in action during an England nets ahead of the third ashes test match at Old Trafford on July 31, 2013 in Manchester, England.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Cook confident KP will play part in Manchester
England captain Alastair Cook is hopeful Kevin Pietersen will be fit for tomorrow's third Ashes Test in Manchester…