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Bumble blogs on Nick Compton's anger and Australia's Ashes issues

By David Lloyd

Monday 8 July 2013 20:09, UK

Image: Compton: spoke of his anger at omission

My thoughts on the Ashes have not changed at all. England will win easily. Australia might have a new coach, but the last time I checked they haven't got any new players. You still need ability to win a Test series.

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And don't forget, my new book 'The Ashes According To Bumble' is out now. It's a better read than my last one. It's funnier and Gibson, the writer, has pulled his finger out and done a proper job! It's packed full of Ashes tales and a whole lot more, including a whole chapter dedicated to Vipers. You'll find out about her welding, roof felting and expertise in all sorts of other areas. She's absolutely delighted! That'll do for now. See you later. Sky Sports Ashes HD will show exclusively live ball-by-ball coverage of the Investec Ashes this summer. Find out more about our coverage and how you can tune in here.

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