Ponting believes England will field Harmison, Vaughan in AshesMay 14th, 2009 SYDNEY - Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting believes both Michael Vaughan and Steve Harmison will find a spot in the England squad during the upcoming Ashes series. Vaughan, who captained England to Ashes glory in 2005, and pace bowler Harmison, who was one of the stars of that series, are currently out of an England squad which won the first of a two-Test series against the West Indies in convincing fashion last week.
Steve Waugh says Aussies just ahead for AshesApril 30th, 2009 SYDNEY - Former captain Steve Waugh believes Australia are entitled to be slight favorites in this year's Ashes series, but feels bowling selections will be crucial to the outcome. Waugh was part of four triumphant Ashes tours between 1989 and 2001, leading Australia to victory in his last series in England.
Strauss will be an outstanding England skipper: VaughanApril 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan is convinced that current incumbent Andrew Strauss will become an outstanding England captain, but has warned him not to read too much into or about Ashes fever. "Andrew Strauss will be a great captain, with stability, consistency and maturity," The Sun quoted Vaughan, as saying.
Vaughan says he's as hungry as ever to play top-level cricketApril 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has said that he is as hungry as ever to return to top flight cricket. Anyone who thought Vaughan would be consumed by regret and self-doubt since tearfully resigning from the England captaincy last summer, needs to think again.
ECB tells new coach Flower to win AshesApril 15th, 2009 LONDON - Andy Flower, who is set to become the new permanent coach of the England cricket team, has been told to win back the Ashes this summer. Flower has been elevated to the full-time position of England team director, after filling in during the three-month tour of the West Indies.
Vaughan's return will be a bonus for the team: StraussApril 8th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Vaughan's return to form will be crucial to England in the forthcoming Ashes series, feels captain Andrew Strauss. 'If Vaughan is scoring runs and -playing well it will be a massive bonus for us to have him in the side, there is no doubt about that,' Strauss said.
Captanincy took a toll on me: Michael VaughanApril 7th, 2009 LONDON - Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has said the demands of the captaincy have taken a toll on his performance. Vaughan said he could not raise his game since leaving the captaincy because he could not move on and reflected on his decision to quit the captaincy.
Vaughan creates 'batting art works'March 21st, 2009 LONDON - Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has demonstrated the art of batting off the pitch with a series of paintings created with cricket balls. he "Artballing" series of paintings involved the batsman hitting paint covered balls at a stencil over a canvas to create a unique set of 60 images.
Vaughan tipped to be pushing hard for England team recallMarch 17th, 2009 LONDON - Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan appears to be quite serious about making a comeback to the national squad, if Yorkshire team mate and former England fast bowler Mathew Hoggard is to be believed. Vaughan, 34, has not played Test cricket since giving up the captaincy last August but is desperate to play in The Ashes.
Vaughan should play in the Ashes: WarneMarch 1st, 2009 LONDON - Former Australian spinner Shane Warne said Michael Vaughan must play for England this summer if they wish to repeat their 2005 Ashes success. Vaughan, who was England captain for five years, stepped down from the position in August last year after the team's dismal performance at home against South Africa.
Pietersen, Moores shouldn't have made strife public: VaughanJanuary 7th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Vaughan, touted to be the man behind the fall-out of Kevin Pietersen and Peter Moores, said the two should not have taken their strife to public. Pietersen disagreed with Moores on many issues and their relationship reached a point of no return after Vaughan's exclusion from the West Indies tour.
Andrew Strauss named England captainJanuary 7th, 2009 LONDON - Andrew Strauss will captain England cricket team on the tour to West Indies next month after Kevin Pietersen resigned Wednesday morning. Strauss, 31, led England in five Tests in 2006, with an impressive series win against Pakistan.
Giles likely to fill in if Moores loses his jobJanuary 3rd, 2009 LONDON - As England cricket coach Peter Moores fights to save his job, Ashley Giles is in line for a stop-gap role for the West Indies series till a permanent successor is appointed. Moores and captain Kevin Pietersen are at loggerheads over the selection of Michael Vaughan for the West Indies tour.
Mumbai terror attack cost me a recall: VaughanDecember 29th, 2008 LONDON - Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels last month's Mumbai terror attacks robbed him of a chance to press his claims to the national side. Vaughan, who stepped down as England captain in August, went to India with the Elite Performance Squad but terror attack in Mumbai led to the cancellation of England Lions games, which he hoped to use to show that he can still deliver.
Recalling Vaughan would be a mistake, says HussainDecember 24th, 2008 LONDON - Former England cricket captain Nasser Hussain feels that his successor Michael Vaughan has not yet proved himself worthy of a recall in the national team. After stepping down as the captain in August, Vaughan retained his central contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) though he played no international cricket and tasted little success in domestic games.
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