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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Costly drops bad shots hurt england at start of ashes - The Untold Story

Ashleigh Gardner during an unbeaten 42, aided by a dropped sitter, in Australia's win over England. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

England have conceded Sophie Ecclestone couldn't have dropped an easier catch if she tried, after spilling a crucial chance in their Ashes opener against Australia.

With the hosts 6-183 chasing 205 for victory, Ashleigh Gardner presented Ecclestone with a gift when she hit a Lauren Bell full toss straight to mid off.

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