Ball wants this one to be the greatest series of all

By Joshua Peck
LIKE many cricket fans in their early to mid- 20s, England bowler Jake Ball enjoyed the 2005 Ashes – so much so that he says it was a turning point in his passion for cricket.
Ball was 14 when England won what was arguably the best ever series’ between England and Australia, which the Three Lions famously came from behind in to win 2-1.
The 26-year-old has played just three Tests for England but is part of the squad heading Down Under tomorrow. And now he wants to be part of a series that captures a nation.
Ball said: “The 2005 Ashes is where ...

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