Australia captain Michael Clarke batting during net practice in preparation for the first Ashes Test match, in Cardiff, Wales.
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Australia’s Brad Haddin during net practice in preparation for the first Ashes Test match, in Cardiff, Wales.
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Australia captain Michael Clarke batting alongside Australia’s Shane Watson during net practice in preparation for the first Ashes Test match, in Cardiff, Wales.
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Australia coach Darren Lehmann during net practice in preparation for the first Ashes Test match, against England in Cardiff, Wales.
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Australia's Mitchell Starc catches the ball during the a nets session at The Spitfire Ground, in Canterbury, England.
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Brad Haddin during the a nets session at The Spitfire Ground, in Canterbury, England.
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Australia's head coach Darren Lehmann smiles during the tour during the tour match against Kent at The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury England.
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Australia's cricket coach Darren Lehmann holds a bat during the a nets session at The Spitfire Ground, in Canterbury, England.
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Australian cricketers Nathan Lyon, Mitchel Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Steve Smith, Mitchel March, George Bailey and Peter Siddle, pose for the TV and photographers during a media event in London.