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Bell averaged just 32 in 18 Ashes Tests before the current series and became something of a whipping boy for the Australians, with Shane Warne taking several opportunities to taunt him.
But the Warwickshire star has finally matured into England’s middle-order lynchpin and Australia have been unable to extend their dominance against him.
Bell has scored a century in the last three Ashes Tests, including vital innings in the victories at Trent Bridge and Lord’s.
“From my first couple of Ashes series I knew I had to improve,” said Bell. “The Australia team I started against was pretty good, so it is nice to be putting my hand up now as a senior player when we’ve needed it.
“I feel confident and it is good to be putting it together in an Ashes series.”
Published in The Express Tribune, July 27th, 2013.
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