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Former Australian Test batsman Darren Lehman says spinner Xavier Doherty holds the key to Australia's fortunes in the second Ashes Test. WATCH BOOF'S PREVIEW HERE
Struggling paceman Mitchell Johnson was told today he had been axed from Australia's team for the second Test in Adelaide. Was the decision too harsh? Vote in our poll here.
Vice-captain Michael enlisted the coaching services of Ricky Ponting, who worked one-on-one with Clarke for an hour at Adelaide Oval, before the second Test starting on Friday. Picture: Colleen Petch
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How we see the second Test
8:22AM THE second Ashes Test starts today and here's everything you need to know as Australia and England square off in Adelaide.
Mitch's sacking not my call: Punter
11:30PM Will Swanton in Adelaide RICKY Ponting is at loggerheads with chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch over the sacking of Mitchell Johnson.
Harris fit to take a swing
11:30PM Richard Earle in Adelaide AUSTRALIA hopes to borrow from England's 2005 Ashes battle plan by employing Ryan Harris's reverse swing in the second Test.
What the Poms are Saying
Strauss not sweet with tweet
ANDREW Strauss was not sweet with Kevin Pietersen's tweet which labelled Adelaide Oval groundsmen as pathetic.
Barmy Army full of voice
AFTER dominating the aural atmosphere at the Gabba, the English fans are feeling bullish as they head to Adelaide.
Expert Opinion
Robert Craddock
Who should play in Adelaide?
AUSTRALIA has added two bowlers to its squad for the Adelaide Test ... who should play? Robert Craddock debated the issue with Aussie fans.
Ron Reed
Can-do kid Xavier does it
SELECTED for his Test debut and celebrating his 28th birthday tomorrow, it's a champagne weekend for Xavier Doherty.
Andrew Webster
Only memories remain of big win
THE rush started just after lunch when the word had started to hum around Adelaide and beyond that he was doing something special.
Shane Warne
Aussies must shrug off fear of failure
IT'S a big test for the Australian players this week in Adelaide and for the skipper.
Will Swanton
Civil war wracks Aussie team
THE Old Enemy might have won a psychological battle at the Gabba but infighting in Australia's ranks might be what loses the Ashes war.
Ben Dorries
Mitch must go, says Ian Chappell
FORMER Test skipper Ian Chappell has said Australia cannot afford to risk taking Mitchell Johnson into the Adelaide Test.
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Australia train in Adelaide
Australia hit the nets in Adelaide with clouds still looming over its pace attack heading into the second Test.
England 2006 second Test nightmare
Australia heaped Ashes misery on England in Adelaide in 2006, winning on the fifth day by six wickets.
2010-11 Ashes Series
- 1st Test: 25 - 29 November 2010, Gabba, QLD
Match drawn - 2nd Test: 3 - 7 December 2010, Adelaide Oval, SA
Purchase Tickets - 3rd Test: 16 - 20 December 2010, WACA, WA
Purchase Tickets - 4th Test: 26 - 30 December 2010, MCG, VIC
Purchase Tickets - 5th Test: 3 - 7 Janurary 2011, SCG, NSW
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Aussie bid dumped in first round
A DESPONDENT Frank Lowy was this morning digesting Australia’s failed campaign filled with broken promises.
Mitch's sacking not my call: Punter
RICKY Ponting is at loggerheads with chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch over the sacking of Mitchell Johnson.
Griffin rises as stars stagger
MATT Griffin isn't one to look back - and that's a good thing now on so many levels.
