Hughes is not coming into Australia's Ashes squad in the peak of form

Australia opener Phillip Hughes marked his recall for the third Ashes Test in Perth by getting out for a duck for New South Wales against South Australia. He had scored four in the first innings.

Hughes insists he is not worried at facing a barrage of short-pitched balls which england are expected to pepper him with following their success with that strategy in the 2009 Ashes series.
Full story: Sydney Telegraph

New South Wales all-rounder Steve Smith has also been called up by Australia and he fared better by taking match figures of 8-169 with the ball while scoring 46 not out with the bat in the second innings to help his side beat South Australia in the Sheffield Shield.
Full story: Sydney Telegraph

Dr Paul Hawkins has questioned the accuracy of Virtual Eye technology being used when it comes to referrals in the Ashes series compared to his Hawkeye system.
Full story: Daily Mail

Former England fast bowler Darren Gough is revelling in Australia getting a taste of their own medicine as they are humbled by the tourists - in stark contrast to the fortunes he had to endure when he played in the Ashes.
Full story: Daily Star

Mike Gatting, the last England captain to taste victory in an Ashes series down under, believes Ricky Ponting could prolong his batting career if he gave up the Australia captaincy.
Full story: Sydney Telegraph

Shane Warne may have missed out on a shock recall by Australia, but he has planned another way to help his country. On his Twitter feed, he wrote: "Trying to steal the urn from Lord's for the Aussie boys."
Read more: Shane Warne's Twitter feed

Kevin Pietersen might feel a bit better about his speeding fine after learning that England bowling coach David Saker, who is from Melbourne, left the team bus badly scratched after getting it jammed under a height restriction bar. (Press Association)

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