Swann has taken 11 wickets in three Tests so far

The fourth Test will be played on a bouncier, faster strip on the MCG square after Australia's success on a similar surface in Perth. The original pitch was deemed too dry and likely to play into England spinner Graeme Swann's hands.
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Quick bowler Steven Finn is the likeliest to miss out in an England reshuffle with Tim Bresnan poised to replace him for the Melbourne Test.
Full story: the Sun

Cricket Victoria chief executive Tony Dobemaide believes the MCG crowd could be the biggest for a Boxing Day Test as the two sides head to Melbourne with the series level. The current record is 90,800 for the 1961 match against West Indies.
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Finding a way to get Mike Hussey out is part of a five-point plan for England to regain the momentum in this Ashes series.
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Former England coach Duncan Fletcher believes Andrew Strauss's side suffer from the same problem his teams did - a lack of ruthlessness in putting together back-to-back wins.
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Australia's Ryan Harris has warned England that he was not happy with the way he bowled in the second innings in Perth despite figures of 6-47. The 31-year-old was rewarded for his efforts with a declaration of love from skipper Ricky Ponting. "I love you mate, I love what you do," said his captain.
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Former Australia captain Ian Chappell believes Ricky Ponting's leadership is starting to hurt his team. Chappell says Ponting's continual tinkering with field positions show he is trying too hard.
Full story: ESPN Cricinfo

Batsman Michael Clarke will make his debut as Test captain should Ponting's broken finger rule him out of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
Full story: Herald Sun

Former Australia batsman Matthew Hayden is part of an all-star sporting crew taking part in the Sydney to Hobart sailing race on Boxing Day. Former Wallaby Phil Waugh, swimmer Geoff Huegill and boxer Danny Green will join him aboard the Investec Loyal.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (Sydney)

England spinner Graeme Swann has joked that he will move to Switzerland after missing out on the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
Full story: Graeme Swann's Twitter

New South Wales batsman Nic Maddinson has established himself as a potential future Ashes star after hitting his second first-class century at the age of 18.
Full story: ESPN Cricinfo

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