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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rory Dollard

HISTORICAL FACTS: Matthew potts set for ashes opportunity and england mull shoaib bashir option - The Untold Story

England are expected to award Matthew Potts an Ashes debut in the fifth and final Test against Australia, but spinner Shoaib Bashir could make a dramatic return to the side after making the 12-man squad for Sydney.

The tourists have already lost the series, surrendering the urn in record time, but a consolation win in Melbourne has reduced the deficit to 3-1, with the two-day shootout setting up the prospect of a morale-boosting 3-2 scoreline.

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