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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 WatsonInterview: 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.
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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.