Ashes 2009 Australia v England, 1st Test, Day 1 Summary

Morning Session: England got off to a solid start with Andrew Strauss looking in good form but not so for Alistair Cook. Cook looked out of sorts right from the start and gave his wicket away 10 runs (off 25 balls), courtesy of an athletic catch by Michael Hussey. Ravi...

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Cheney To Hospital Today Due To Irregular Heart Rhythm

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GOP crooks allowed Ayers to go free

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Meet Anonymous

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The Rum Diaries

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The Media's Love Affair with Senator Barack Obama

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Madeleine McCann: Police investigation actually not 'over'

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