Strauss vows that England will shine in Australia in 2010October 8th, 2009 LONDON - Andrew Strauss has already started to plot England's defence of the Ashes Down Under. After waiting 16 years to regain the urn under Michael Vaughan in 2005, England held it on loan for 463 days before they were whitewashed 5-0 in Australia in 2006-07.
Stuart Broad can fill my boots, says Freddie FlintoffAugust 24th, 2009 LONDON - Andrew Flintoff signed off from Test cricket with Ashes glory and declared that Stuart Broad would adequately make up for his absence. The 31-year-old said: "What a Test for Stuart Broad - I think once I've gone, they're not going to be missing me.
Winning The Ashes would be the greatest feat of my career, says FlintoffAugust 19th, 2009 LONDON - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has said that winning The Ashes this summer would be the greatest feat of his career. Recalling England's epic 2005 Ashes triumph, Flintoff, who scored 402 runs, took 24 wickets and was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year, said the difference back then was England believed they would win.
Flintoff not to play fourth Ashes TestAugust 7th, 2009 LEEDS - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has been ruled out of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia that begins here from today. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting last night with captain Andrew Strauss and head coach Andy Flower.
England can win Ashes without Flintoff, says StraussAugust 4th, 2009 LONDON - Captain Andrew Strauss said that England can win the Ashes series without their maverick all-rounder Andrew Flintoff. Flintoff, who will retire after the series, has been on pain killers to ease the inflamation on his troublesome right knee.
'Ashes banter will not sour cricketing relations', says FlintoffAugust 3rd, 2009 EDGBASTON - England cricketer Andrew Flintoff has expressed confidence that the cricketing relations between England and Australia would not turn sour following the verbal exchanges between both sides during the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston. The 31 year-old all rounder reckoned that the exchange is a part of the competitive nature of the prestigious Ashes cricket, and said, that neither side had over-stepped boundaries of acceptable behaviour.
Flintoff out of field with knee injuryJuly 19th, 2009 LONDON - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has sparked speculation over his ability to last in the Ashes series as he had to leave the field due to his troublesome knee on the fourth day of the ongoing second Test Sunday. Flintoff, who has announced retirement from the Test cricket after the Ashes series, claimed two wickets in the new ball spell before calling for treatment on his suspect knee, The Times reported.
Flintoff set to quit Test cricket after AshesJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - England all rounder Andrew Flintoff is ready to quit Test cricket at the end of this Ashes series. Flintoff, who has been afflicted with constant injuries, wants to quit five-day matches to prolong his career for England as an ODI and Twenty20 player.
Ponting himself violated spirit of cricket: FletcherJuly 14th, 2009 LONDON - Former England coach Duncan Fletcher has blasted Ricky Ponting for doubting the integrity of Andrew Strauss in the drawn Test at Cardiff, saying the Australian captain himself violated the spirit of cricket during the 2005 Ashes series. He said England captain Strauss would have been amused at Ponting's criticism of England's time-wasting tactics, sending a physiotherapist out with gloves in the tense final minutes.
Flintoff warns team-mates to avoid milking 2005 Ashes victoryJune 30th, 2009 LONDON - All rounder Andrew Flintoff has warned his England team-mates to avoid basking in the memory of their 2005 Ashes triumph. Flintoff, fit again after a knee operation, insists England must look forward as they bid to beat the Australians this summer.
Freddie says he is on course to play the AshesJune 12th, 2009 LONDON - England all rounder Andrew Flintoff has said that he is confident about making it to the Ashes squad, and he proved it by knocking over former Aussie opener Michael De Venuto with his second ball. According to The Sun, Flintoff was included at the last minute by Lancashire for the four-day match against Durham after seamer Tom Smith was injured in the warm-ups.
Flintoff back in action, says reserving best for AshesJune 12th, 2009 LONDON - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff Friday made a comeback to competitive cricket for Lancashire and is upbeat about his performance in the Ashes. Flintoff, surprisingly handed a starting slot by coach Peter Moores just six weeks after surgery on a troublesome knee forced him out of the IPL, claimed a wicket in just two balls of his comeback.
Flintoff confident of playing in AshesJune 11th, 2009 LONDON - Injured all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has brightened England's chances in the forthcoming Ashes series against Australia by announcing he will be fit for the tournament. Flintoff has made a quick recovery from a knee operation and has revealed that he has suffered no ill-effects from strenuous bowling sessions over the past few days, adding he could return to playing for Lancashire against Durham by Friday.
Freddie Flintoff may not be a success in Ashes: PontingMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - The war for Ashes 2009 has begun with Australian captain Ricky Ponting firing the first salvo, questioning whether England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff will be any good this summer. Flintoff underwent knee surgery in April and has not yet started running properly.
Flintoff says his Ashes dream is still aliveMay 29th, 2009 LONDON - England all rounder Andrew Flintoff believes his Ashes dream is still alive, despite being ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup due to injury. England pulled their talismanic all-rounder out of the tournament, which starts from June 5, as he continues his recovery from knee surgery.
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