 Watch out Australia...
BREAKING GOSSIP 1300: Former Australia batsman and multiple Ashes winner Mark Waugh says England paceman Stuart Broad "is a great competitor who is prepared to get up people's noses", adding "Broad is probably one of the main danger men for us."
Full story: Daily Mirror 0845: Queensland paceman Ryan Harris has thrown his hat into the ring for Ashes selection in the Bulls' Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania at Bellerive Oval. Harris claimed 5-72 as the Tigers were bowled out for 196 just before lunch. Queensland replied with 254-9, Ben Hilfenhaus snaring 3-82.
Full story: Tasmania Mercury 0840: Australia's New South Wales players enjoyed mixed fortunes on day two of their match against Queensland. Nathan Hauritz again went wicketless, Shane Watson made 20 and Brad Haddin just two. But Michael Clarke struck an unbeaten 71.
Full story: Sydney Morning Herald 0830: Writing in the Sydney Morning Herald, Peter Roebuck believes Kevin Pietersen's meticulous, dedicated preparation for the Ashes could mean an end to his poor run in Test cricket and thus spell bad news for Australia.
Full story: Sydney Morning Herald OTHER GOSSIP Ricky Ponting has warned England that they will find it "hard to come to grips" with the pace and bounce of the Gabba pitch despite their extensive preparation for the Ashes.
Full story: Cricinfo Australia's full-time selector Greg Chappell has given off-spinner Nathan Hauritz some encouragement, declaring that he would not favour an all-pace attack for the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Full story: Cricinfo Australia are attempting to get their own fans onside for the Ashes by unveiling their squad for the first Test at a showbiz-style event at Sydney Harbour, in front of the Opera House, on Monday. Cricket Australia hope for a big turn-out and will ensure eight of the squad are present to meet supporters.
Full story: Daily Mail Mike Hussey is the most striking name on a list of four batsmen who will start the Ashes series with their places under threat, according to the former Australia strokemaker Mark Waugh - who is also worried by the form of Mitchell Johnson and Nathan Hauritz, two members of the Australia attack.
Full story: the Guardian
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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