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ASHES BREAKFAST: A crazy first four overs as Zak Crawley turns heads with new look, Brisbane turns its eyes to the Olympics - and why the journey to the Gabba is among sport's best, writes OLIVER HOLT

Tuck into Daily Mail Sport's Ashes Breakfast, keeping you up to date with all the nuggets you may have missed from the second Test in Brisbane. Here, Oliver Holt brings you the latest from behind the scenes at the Gabba....read

The Ashes DAY ONE RECAP: Joe Root FINALLY hits a century in Australia as England hero and Jofra Archer take fight to the Aussies in enthralling first day in Brisbane

English cricket legend is REFUSED entry to the Gabba just before the second Test

Usman Khawaja's strikes out at 'hate and negativity' over his Ashes disaster with a video of him praying - and the internet has gone nuts

Aussie cricket presenter Grace Hayden debuts stunning new look in the Middle East

Set your alarm, strap on your seat belts - and prepare for a morning of pure Ashes drama at the Gabba - OLIVER HOLT

Ben Stokes issues awkward response when asked by Aussie media if he will apologise for not wearing a helmet while riding an e-scooter

Steve Smith confirms he will debut new NFL-inspired look for the second Ashes Test, but here's why one cricket legend told him he doing it all WRONG

EXCLUSIVEAussie coaching legend John Buchanan: Why England must keep on Bazballing, Ben Stokes's tell-tale reaction in Perth and why Australia are NOT guaranteed to win the Ashes

Ben Stokes hails Robin Smith as 'an absolute belter of a bloke' - as he pays tribute to England legend after his death

Aussie hero could receive a surprise 11th-hour call-up ahead of the second Ashes Test

The Gabba is EVACUATED as fire crews arrive outside Queensland venue, sparking concerns on the eve of the second Ashes Test

Why Ashes villain Stuart Broad wants to 'apologise' to Aussie quick Mitchell Starc

EXCLUSIVETHE JIMMY ANDERSON COLUMN: This is the plan fearless England will use to take down pink-ball wizard Mitchell Starc... and why I'd get rid of day-night Tests in the Ashes - even though it was the most joy I ever had while bowling!

Usman Khawaja's STUNNING post-retirement plans revealed after being ruled out of second Ashes Test

Former England captain Michael Vaughan blasts Ben Stokes' side for lack of pink ball preparation ahead of second Ashes Test - as he calls out the team's 'professionalism'

The 'Gabbatoir' could slice through England's Ashes dreams and future of Bazball if they fail to deal with tactical minefield at Australia's fortress

Robin Smith died 'unexpectedly' at home: Family release statement after 'charismatic' England cricket legend's death at 62 amid battles with alcohol and mental health problems

I met Robin Smith, England's bicep-bulging slayer of fast bowling, days before his tragic death - the real 'Judgey' was crippled by self-doubt after England discarded him

Ben Stokes accuses Australian media of trying to ruin England's tour Down Under after stars were snapped riding scooters without helmets

Robin Smith dead at 62: Former team-mate breaks down in tears on radio as he reveals death of 'The Judge' after struggles with alcohol and depression

Top Aussie politician blasts 'silly Pommy cricketers' after Ben Stokes and his team-mates were busted breaking the law

Ashes body blow for Australia as yet another star is ruled out of the second Test

England's big Ashes gamble: Major team selection call for second Test they cannot afford to lose

Monty Panesar reveals the Barmy Army have a NEW song about one Aussie great who branded 'drunk' English fans 'pork chops' for abusing Steve Smith

The true story behind how an English cricket legend, 65, worried fans on Instagram with a photo of an upside-down plane in the outback

One small act from Usman Khawaja gives cricket fans a HUGE clue about Australia's plan for the second Ashes Test

Fresh punishment for disgraced cricket legend and Channel Nine star Michael Slater after domestic violence reign of terror

Why Mitchell Starc is the king of the pink ball - despite never wanting to play day-night Tests: From high pace to the 'planet' problem, those who've faced him reveal what makes Australia superstar so dangerous

'Death, taxes and whiny Poms!': Australian media lash out at Joe Root's pink-ball comments ahead of second Ashes Test

Why these photos could get England skipper Ben Stokes into trouble with police just DAYS before second Ashes Test

See why Australia's brightest young cricket star has become the butt of fans' jokes after shocking performance

EXCLUSIVEHowzat for a body! Cricket presenter Grace Hayden flaunts her jaw-dropping figure at the beach with boyfriend from a very wealthy family

Steve Smith debuts new NFL-inspired look ahead of day-night Test at The Gabba

Joe Root questions need for pink-ball Ashes clash as England bid to end 40-year Gabba curse

New drama for Usman Khawaja after his unhinged NSFW Ashes rant

Aussie cricket great David Boon drank 52 cans of beer on a flight to London. Now, 36 years later, his teammate reveals the REAL story of how he created a sporting legend

Usman Khawaja became an Ashes villain with his own Aussie fans. Now a cricket legend says one of his teammates can end his career with four simple words

Graham Thorpe 'left a five-figure sum to his widow Amanda in one-page will' after cricket legend tragically took his own life

Ben Stokes delivers bullish response to Aussie claims his England side are 'arrogant' after humiliating first Test defeat

Cricket star goes viral for hilarious celebrations after FINALLY scoring a maiden first class century

EXCLUSIVEWhy England openers fail in Australia - as the rare few who have succeeded reveal their secrets (and tips for Zak Crawley) to LAWRENCE BOOTH

Usman Khawaja's unhinged and X-rated Ashes rant as the Aussie opener hangs onto his place in the team by his fingernails

Australian batsman Usman Khawaja labels first Ashes Test pitch a 'piece of s***' as he sweats over his place in the team after Travis Head's stunning match-winning innings

Aussie Test great Ricky Ponting SLAMS England for defending the Bazball approach that cost them 'the unlosable Test match'

Aussie airline manages to achieve something the Test cricket side could not - they made Stuart Broad walk

Australia captain Pat Cummins set to MISS second Ashes Test in Brisbane in major boost for England after dismal two-day defeat in Perth

EXCLUSIVEEMILIO GAY INTERVIEW: Playing Test cricket for England is my dream... after I've played AGAINST them at the World Cup with Italy

Aussie Ashes hero Travis Head reveals his driving motivation to beat England - and Bazball fans will NOT be happy

Travis Head makes bizarre revelation on why he didn't enjoy slogging 90mph bowler Jofra Archer for six in Perth - as he lifts the lid on whether he'll open in the second Ashes Test

Aussie cricket great claims England coach Brendon McCullum could be SACKED if the Bazballers continue to do one thing

Aussie cricket fans get the news they want to hear seven days out from the second Ashes Test

Ian Botham slams England's stubborn stars after 'horrendous' performance in Perth - and calls for 'Bazball' tactics to end ahead of second Ashes Test

EXCLUSIVEJASON GILLESPIE: I know the glaring mistake England's bowlers are making - and Travis Head told me he couldn't believe what he was seeing either. But here's how they can fix it to get back in the Ashes fight

How Pat Cummins and his Aussie teammates are set to be $10millon richer post the Ashes

English cricket fanatic, 18, reveals he 'fractured his skull' in a horror motorbike accident as he travels to Australia for the Ashes - WITHOUT catching a single plane

Usman Khawaja gets a VERY unlikely ally as he battles to avoid being axed from Ashes Test

Ben Stokes issues blunt response to Aussie reporter as England skipper defends decision to opt out of pink-ball warm-up match

Watch the bizarre moment a Channel Nine reporter dropped the F-bomb on live TV

England's Ashes disaster cost Aussie cricket millions. Now a heartwarming bright side has been revealed in a stunning video - but fans have used it to slam Ben Stokes's team

ROBIN SMITH: I twice came within minutes of ending my life. Then last year the doctors gave me a 5% chance of survival after drinking a bottle of vodka a day for 12 years
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