WHY THIS FIGHT FOR THE ASHES IS ALWAYS SUCH A LENGTHY BUSINESS

Derek Pringle identifies an aspect of the game in England that has been a problem for Aussie pace attacks despite their success at home

Change required: Pat Cummins will have to bowl a fuller length this summer
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Australia hold the Ashes after winning the last series Down Under, but they have been unable to get their hands on the urn over here since 2001.
Home advantage has proved a powerful asset for the hosts but even so, for a team that nearly always boasts a potent bowling unit, it has been a long drought for the Aussies to bear and one the current crop, led by...

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