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.
Bopara proving a big hit, clinches No.3 spotApril 30th, 2009 LONDON - Indian origin England batsman Ravi Bopara has been preferred for the No.3 position for the first Test against West Indies, beating Michael Vaughan, Ian Bell and Owais Shah to get the coveted spot. Coach Andy Flower spent Monday with the selectors - Miller, James Whitaker and Ashley Giles - at the National Academy in Loughborough.
Bopara eyes England recall in injured Flintoff's absenceApril 28th, 2009 LONDON - England and Essex all-rounder Ravi Bopara fancies his chances of making it to the national squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies in the wake of Andrew Flintoff decision to go for knee surgery. When Bopara walks out to open the innings for Kings XI Punjab against Mumbai Indians at Kingsmead on Wednesday, he will have a better idea of the selectors' plans for his future.
Ian Bell may not be in England squad against WindiesApril 23rd, 2009 LONDON - England 's cricket selectors are likely to show the door to Warwickshire batsman Ian Bell for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies, though as of now, there is nothing official about it. Apart from Bell, three contenders are in the running for the number three spot in the England squad - Michael Vaughan of Yorkshire, Ravi Bopara of Essex and Owais Shah of Middlesex, The Independent reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pietersen and Flintoff cleared to play in last ODIMarch 31st, 2009 LONDON - Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen have been cleared to rejoin England's One-day squad ahead of the final One-day international against West Indies. Both players stayed behind in Barbados Monday to have further scans on injuries sustained during Sunday's nine-wicket triumph at Kensington Oval, which set up Friday's series decider, The Guardian reports.
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.
Unfortunate circumstances forced me to resign: PietersonJanuary 7th, 2009 LONDON - Kevin Pietersen Wednesday confirmed he quit as England cricket team capitan after his relationship with Moores soured to a point of no return, British media reported. 'Contrary to media speculation today (Wednesday), I wish to make it very clear that I did not resign as captain of the England cricket team this morning,' he was quoted as saying in The Times, London.
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.
Moores backs Vaughan's return to the England Test squadDecember 24th, 2008 LONDON - Former England captain Michael Vaughan can make a comeback to the Test side for the West Indian tour, with coach Peter Moores in favour of his return. Vaughan stepped down from captaincy in August and has since not played international cricket.
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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