Benkenstein provides Durham's bright spot

4:57pm Friday 10th July 2009

AN unbeaten half-century from captain Dale Benkenstein was the only bright spot for champions Durham in the first two sessions of their LV County Championship match against Yorkshire at Headingley.

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Aussies set their sights on major lead

4:49pm Friday 10th July 2009

AUSTRALIA were today setting their sights on a major first-innings lead in the opening Ashes Test after overcoming the loss of three quick wickets to frustrate England's efforts.

Rallying call from Freddie

8:47am Friday 10th July 2009

ANDREW Flintoff gave a dressing room rallying cry following Australian domination of the second day of the opening npower Test in Cardiff.

Experience of 2005 gives Aussies a lift

8:57am Friday 10th July 2009

AUSTRALIA demonstrated their ruthless intent to learn from the mistakes of 2005 with two of the survivors of that Ashes defeat leading an impressive fightback to establish a strong position in the opening npower Test.

Tough going for Moxon

8:59am Friday 10th July 2009

MARTYN Moxon has revealed the last few weeks have been his most difficult as Yorkshire’s director of professional cricket.

Smith missing for Durham

9:08am Friday 10th July 2009

DURHAM will be without skipper Will Smith because of family reasons when they attempt to secure a record fifth successive championship win at Headingley over the next four days.

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Swann on song for England

2:08pm Thursday 9th July 2009

AUSTRALIA successfully survived a testing half-hour in the opening Ashes Test today after England's lower order had secured the upper hand with important runs on the second day in Cardiff.

Pieterson satisfied with Ashes opening day

9:37pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

KEVIN Pietersen reflected on a satisfying day for England after their most positive start to an Ashes series for years.

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