Australia v England, second Test
Venue: Adelaide Oval Date: 3-7 December. Match starts 0000 GMT on 3 Dec Coverage: Listen live on Test Match Special on BBC Radio 4 LW and 5 live Sports Extra; text commentary on BBC Sport website and live on Sky Sports 1

Johnson failed to take a wicket in the first Test

Australia captain Ricky Ponting has hinted that he wanted under-fire fast bowler Mitchell Johnson to play in the second Test but was overruled by the selectors.
Full story: Courier Mail

Johnson, 29, has vowed to fight his way back into the side and believes being dropped may be a blessing in disguise.
Full story: Daily Mail

England captain Andrew Strauss says Kevin Pietersen did not break strict guidelines on the use of social networking sites when he criticised Adelaide ground staff over the practice nets. However, he believes Pietersen failed to realise the potential ramifications of his outburst.
Full story: the West Australian

Ryan Harris bowled "six screaming deliveries" at Mike Hussey in the Australia nets that may have secured him a place in starting XI for the second Test.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (Sydney)

Bowling legend Jeff Thomson says Australia's attack is a shambles and the worst in 30 years.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (Sydney)

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