'First session of any series is vital', says Stuart BroadJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - England fast bowler Stuart Broad has urged upon the importance of getting stuck into the Aussies and putting pressure on them from the first ball of the Ashes series in Cardiff to have a vital impact. Broad highlighted the example of Steve Harmisson, who got stuck into the Aussies from the first ball of the 2005 series, following which England won the series 2-1, the News of the World reports.
Only Flintoff can help England beat Australia, says Mark WaughMay 24th, 2009 LONDON - Former Australian batting great Mark Waugh has warned England that only Andrew Flintoff can prevent them from an embarrassing Ashes thumping. All-rounder Freddie was inspirational as Michael Vaughan's men won the old urn back in 2005.
England pacer Anderson tells Aussies to get ready to face his heatMay 24th, 2009 LONDON - England pace bowler James Anderson has warned Australia that he is only just beginning to fulfill his potential ahead of the Ashes series later this year. Anderson has taken 22 first-class wickets already this season in just three matches, including nine in a man-of-the-match display in the second Test victory over the West Indies last week, reports Sports24.
Watson reveals how four champs helped to rebuild his careerMay 24th, 2009 SYDNEY - Australian all rounder Shane Watson has revealed how four legends guided him through his darkest days and instilled the self-belief to achieve his dream of an Ashes tour. Watson said the quartet's support and advice helped him to overcome 12 injuries in six years, the latest a groin complaint.
Swann to Aussies: Don't waste your time sledging Mr. Cool StraussMay 20th, 2009 LONDON - England off-spinner Graeme Swann has told the Aussies they will be wasting their breath trying to sledge ice-cool England skipper Andrew Strauss. "The Aussies are past masters at mind games, and there is no surprise they look to unsettle a captain - he's the fulcrum of the team.
Bring on the Aussies, says StraussMay 19th, 2009 LONDON - After handing out a 2-o series defeat to the West Indies, England cricket captain Andrew Straus is ready to take on the Australians in this summer's Ashes series. "Each time I think about the Ashes, I remember what it was like in the past.
Broad eyes Ashes gloryMay 12th, 2009 LONDON - England fast bowler Stuard Broad aims to join James Anderson and fire England to Ashes glory this summer. Pace ace Broad is determined to make the most of being handed the new ball in Test cricket.
Steve Waugh cleans muck in KolkataMay 8th, 2009 KOLKATA - Former Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh cleaned muck from an Indian water body in Kolkata during the cleanliness drive in the city. Wading through the dirty waters of the canal, Waugh took many by surprise as he got his hands and feet dirty while cleaning the waste at Ananadapally region of the city on Thursday.
Wrong to single out Buchanan for KKR failure: WaughMay 6th, 2009 BARRACKPORE - Former Australian captain Steve Waugh Wednesday stood by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) coach John Buchanan, saying it would be wrong to blame him alone for the dismal showing of the side in the Indian Premier League (IPL). 'It's not fair to single out Buchanan.
Steve Waugh hails Indian team's positive approachMay 5th, 2009 MUMBAI - Former Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh said that the present Indian cricket team's aggressive approach towards the game has helped it to win several matches in the recent past. He was interacting with media persons after spending some time with visually-abled enthusiasts of the game here last evening.
No big surprise: former captain Waugh likes Australia over England in AshesApril 30th, 2009 Steve Waugh likes Australia in AshesSYDNEY — Former captain Steve Waugh believes Australia should be slight favorite over England in this year's Ashes cricket series and says bowling selections will be crucial on the two evenly matched teams. Waugh was part of four winning Ashes tours for Australia between 1989 and 2001.
Ashes 'not be all and end all': VaughanApril 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan has made a startling claim that beating Australia in this year's five-Test series isn't the be all and end all for the England team. Vaughan, who is trying to force his way back into the national side, was at the helm when England shocked the cricketing world in 2005 by regaining the Ashes on home soil following a 16-year drought.
Dravid is not a natural catcher: Mark WaughMarch 27th, 2009 SYDNEY - Australian Mark Waugh, whose record of catches is about to be broken by Rahul Dravid, feels the Indian is not a natural catcher but he makes up for it with his high level of concentration. Dravid has edged level with Waugh on 181 catches.
Time for special South Africa-Australia trophy: PontingMarch 3rd, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting feels that the time has arrived for a special trophy whenever they clash with South Africa, just like when they play against England for the Ashes or meet India for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ponting told the Afrikaans weekly Rapport here that winning a test series between Australia and South Africa was just as prestigious as celebrating an Ashes win against England.
Hayden will get a grand farewell at SydneyFebruary 17th, 2009 SYDNEY - Australian opener Matthew Hayden denied himself a worthy farewell after suddenly announcing his retirement last month. But now the burly Queenslander will be given one last hurrah in front of a packed house Sunday night at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
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