Strauss insists England has learned lessons from 2005 AshesOctober 12th, 2009 LONDON - England team will not fall into the same Ashes trap that snared Michael Vaughan's men four years ago, claims current skipper Andrew Strauss. Recalling the Ashes glory over Australia in 2005, which was celebrated long and hard for weeks, Strauss said that it was followed by a massive fall from grace in which Vaughan's side lost 11 Tests out of 14 away from home and, rather than fulfil their dream of being the world's No.1 side they dropped down the ranks like a brick.
Flintoff wants England team to stick with HarmisonSeptember 30th, 2009 LONDON - Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff has said that Steve Harmison is the man to spearhead England's Test side following his own retirement. Durham ace Harmison has been mulling over his international future this summer after being denied a central contract.
Harmison must continue with his international career, says OnionsSeptember 15th, 2009 LONDON - England fast bowler Graham Onions believes teammate Steve Harmison should continue with his international career. Harmison is still mulling over his Test future, after missing out on an ECB central contract last week.
Harmison admits that he may have played his last Ashes TestAugust 27th, 2009 LONDON - England fast bowler Steve Harmison has admitted he may have played his last Ashes Test. "I'd love to go to Australia.
'Special to take final Australian wicket to clinch Ashes' says SwannAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - England cricketer Graeme Swann, who took the last Australian wicket to clinch the Ashes, has said that he has never experienced anything like the surge of emotion and happiness he felt after winning the Ashes. Swann said that he would cherish the day and the experience for rest of his life, as he has seen all the phases in his career and the experience on the final day at The Oval beats it all.
Harmison quashes rumors of retirement, hoping for a Test recallAugust 3rd, 2009 WARWICKSHIRE - England fast bowler Steve Harmison has given formal notice that he intends to bowl on in the hope of a Test recall, contrary to reports that he plans to retire at the end of the current Ashes series. "I have no intention of retiring from Test cricket.
England likely to recall Bell for third test, Harmy may retire after AshesJuly 26th, 2009 LONDON - England's cricket selectors are likely to confirm Ian Bell as injured Kevin Pietersen's replacement for the third Ashes Test that gets underway from Thursday (July 30), even as rumors are afloat that fast bowler Steve Harmison is set to announce his retirement from international crcket after this year's Ashes series. Though Harmison and Monty Panesar are in all likelihood to be retained in the national squad, the Daily Mirror reports that Harmison will announce his international retirement after the Ashes.
Harmison to retire after AshesJuly 25th, 2009 LONDON - England fast bowler Steve Harmison will retire from Test cricket after the ongoing Ashes series. Harmison, 30, is said to be tired of the treadmill and will apparently also quit one-day international cricket and Twenty20 internationals.
Swann: We won't panic in second Ashes Test on final dayJuly 20th, 2009 LONDON - England off-spinner Graeme Swann is insisting that his team will not panic on the final day of the second Ashes Test being played at Lord's. The Aussies need another 209 with five wickets remaining to complete a historic world record run chase.
Ashes: Strauss warns Aussies of unfinished businessJuly 17th, 2009 LONDON - England captain Andrew Strauss has warned Australia that he has 'unfinished business' and he would try to grind them into the Lord's pitch today. Strauss, who batted through the opening day to reach an unbeaten 161, claimed there was more to come as he set his sights on his first Test double ton.
Haminson vows to have another crack at the AussiesJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - England's most expendable fast bowler Steve Harmison keeps coming back after being discarded, and is hoping to win his 62nd cap in the Second Npower Ashes Test against Australia. "Every time I get knocked down, I'll fight hard to win my place back for the simple reason that I love playing for England, and I love earning the right to put on an England cap by playing for Durham," he said.
Hughes ready for Harmison's bouncer barrageJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - Australian opener Phillip Hughes has said that he is eyeing off another showdown with giant England quick Steve Harmison, who has been drafted into the host squad for the second Test, beginning at Lord's tomorrow. Harmison twice bounced out Hughes in a tour match at Worcester and England insists the 20-year-old opener has a clear weakness against extreme bounce.
Cardiff will be hell for Aussies, says Simon JonesJuly 7th, 2009 GLAMORGAN - England fast bowler Simon Jones has warned the Australian squad to prepare for five horrendous days at Cardiff, where the first test match of the Ashes series will begin on Wednesday. Jones, one of England's 2005 Ashes heroes, said that the crowd at Glamorgan's 10 million pounds Swalec stadium will be supporting the England team.
Spin caused Aussies downfall in World T20: WarneJune 11th, 2009 SYDNEY - Shane Warne feels that the inability of Australians to play spin resulted in their early exit from the World Twenty20. The former Australian leg spinner said the England team must have noted the team's weakness against spin and used it to their advantage ahead of the Ashes series that begin July 8.
Shane warns MontyMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - Australian spin wizard Shane Warne has warned England's left-arm spinner Monty Panesar that his career will be in danger if he doesn't learn some new tricks. Warne, who has been England's nemesis with 195 wickets from 36 Ashes Test, feels that Panesar is a jewel but is not able to grow.
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