Australia's players will be allowed to have wives and girlfriends with them throughout the Ashes series. Full story: Adelaide Advertiser
A Sydney Sunday Telegraph poll reveals 56% of Australian fans believe their side will lose the Ashes on home soil for the first time since 1986-87. Full story: Sydney Daily Telegraph
England batsman Kevin Pietersen says he has taken no interest in Australia's losing run, claiming he has not watched a ball of their recent defeats by Sri Lanka. Full story: Sydney Daily Telegraph
Tasmania wicket-keeper Tim Paine, who some believe should be in Australia's Ashes team instead of Brad Haddin, took five catches and scored 71 as his side beat Queensland. Full story: Brisbane Courier Mail
Listen to the Ashes live on Test Match Special on BBC 5 live sports extra, Radio 4 LW and online (UK users only) - series starts 25 November 2010. Archive: Relive past Ashes series
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