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| Bell hands England fitness boost | |
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| England batsman Ian Bell is set to play in the first Ashes Test after testing his bruised left wrist in a lengthy net session in Brisbane on Wednesday. | England batsman Ian Bell is set to play in the first Ashes Test after testing his bruised left wrist in a lengthy net session in Brisbane on Wednesday. |
| The 24-year-old was doubtful after being hit by a delivery from seamer James Anderson during practice. | The 24-year-old was doubtful after being hit by a delivery from seamer James Anderson during practice. |
| But unless there is an adverse reaction to his workout the in-form right-hander looks set to start on Thursday. | But unless there is an adverse reaction to his workout the in-form right-hander looks set to start on Thursday. |
| Irish-born Ed Joyce was standing by to make his Test debut at the Gabba but that now looks unlikely to happen. | Irish-born Ed Joyce was standing by to make his Test debut at the Gabba but that now looks unlikely to happen. |
| Interview: England skipper Andrew Flintoff Interview: Australian all-rounder Shane Watson | |
| The loss of Bell would have been a blow to England and forced another batting rethink. | The loss of Bell would have been a blow to England and forced another batting rethink. |
| After Marcus Trescothick's withdrawal following a recurrence of his stress-related illness, he was lined up for a promotion to three, the position from which he made 132 in the last warm-up match against South Australia. | After Marcus Trescothick's withdrawal following a recurrence of his stress-related illness, he was lined up for a promotion to three, the position from which he made 132 in the last warm-up match against South Australia. |
| The Warwickshire youngster struggled against the Aussies in 2005 but he has since re-established himself in the middle order. | The Warwickshire youngster struggled against the Aussies in 2005 but he has since re-established himself in the middle order. |
| He made three centuries in as many Tests against Pakistan this summer to take his total of runs to 1,287 in 18 Tests at an impressive average of 47.66. | He made three centuries in as many Tests against Pakistan this summer to take his total of runs to 1,287 in 18 Tests at an impressive average of 47.66. |