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Shining achievement: Smith celebrates at the Oval after South Africa seal a  2-1 Series win

A duel to rule

Nass and Athers discuss how England and South Africa are shaping up in the battle to be World No 1.

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In good nick: Pietersen will get on with job, but Athers wonders if Broad will be benched

At the sharp Edge

Kevin Pietersen's Test form will now come under even greater scrutiny, says Michael Atherton.

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Broad: has taken 15 wickets at 16.33 apiece in three Tests at Trent Bridge

Some Broad issues

The Windies must work out how to bolster their attack and negate England's, says Mike Atherton.

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Shot-sure: Darren Bravo's strokeplay makes him one of England's chief targets

Adjust the job

West Indies' batsmen must adapt quickly to English conditions or be swept aside, says Mike Atherton.

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Opening shot: Dravid on the drive during his Test debut at Lord's, in 1996

The Wall of fame

Rahul Dravid was rightly respected as one of the best batsmen of the modern era, says Mike Atherton.

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Space to improve: Strauss and Flower walk out to the middle in Abu Dhabi

Speedy solution

England's batsmen must get to grip with Saeed Ajmal's pace, says Michael Atherton, and quickly.

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Touch of genius: Flower participates in England training ahead of the Oval Test

Hammer it home

Mike Atherton says England must be ruthless at the Oval to swell their lead at the top of the rankings.

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Ashes tour venues guide

Check out the grounds and cities hosting England Down Under this winter

Ashes through the ages

From Bradman to Botham we look at historic matches and colourful characters from series gone by