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.
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.
Strauss says Royal Armed Forces heroics inspired his Ashes chargeOctober 8th, 2009 LONDON - England captain Andrew Strauss has revealed that the Royal Armed Forces had inspired him during England's dramatic 2-1 Ashes victory against the mighty Australians. He also revealed how he wore a 'Help for Heroes' wristband throughout the series, which gave him the strength to lead from the front.On the Saturday, we were five wickets down in our second innings and still miles away from making Australia bat again.
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.
Strauss hails England's big hitters for ensuring Champions Trophy semi-final entrySeptember 28th, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - England cricket captain Andrew Strauss has hailed his big-hitters as the team entered the Champions Trophy semi-finals. After 12 sixes were belted in the 22-run defeat of South Africa, Strauss said: "That's the best I have ever seen England bat."
After losing six of seven one- dayers against Australia, England has now beaten the Aussies, Sri Lanka and South Africa in the space of a week.
Return of The Ashes feels like a dream, says FlintoffAugust 24th, 2009 LONDON - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff says winning the Ashes is "like a dream" after the Aussies were sent packing in dramatic fashion. "It's an amazing feeling.
Ponting says consider returning to England in 2013August 24th, 2009 LONDON - Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has refused to rule out being back in England in 2013 after losing the Ashes here again. Ponting has probably played his last Ashes Test in England however he conceded he could have unfinished business here.
Ashes: Strauss says Poms must play to winAugust 20th, 2009 LONDON - England cricket captain Andrew Strauss has said that he is prepared to risk losing Andy Flintoff's farewell Test to try to win back the Ashes. Asked if he was prepared to risk losing the Ashes to force the pace against Australia, Strauss replied:
"We've got to.
"We are desperate to play Flintoff" - Andrew StraussAugust 6th, 2009 ORKSHIRE - England captain Andrew Strauss says that he is realistic about all-rounder Andrew Flintoff's chances of playing in the fourth Ashes Test starting at the Headingly cricket ground here from tomorrow. "It is the fourth Test of an Ashes series, we are close to the finishing line and although we are all desperate for him to play we need to be realistic enough to realise if he's not fit, he shouldn't play," The Independent quoted Strauss, as saying.
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.
Five ex-England captains back Strauss to lift AshesJuly 8th, 2009 CARDIFF - Andrew Strauss has been backed for Ashes glory by the only five England captains still alive who have lifted the urn. As Strauss leads his side into today's first npower Test against the Aussies in Cardiff, Raymond Illingworth, Mike Brearley, David Gower, Mike Gatting and Michael Vaughan all agreed it will be close - but the five wise men's verdict is for an England triumph.
Our boys have the character to win the Ashes, says StraussJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - England captain Andrew Strauss is confident that his boys have the ability to handle the pressure of playing in the Ashes. Strauss believes that England cricketers have to stay calm even in a tense situation if they want to repeat the success of 2005, when they won the Ashes after 18 years.
Strauss unhappy over choice of Cardiff first Ashes Test venueJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - England skipper Andrew Strauss is unhappy over selection of Cardiff as venue for the first Ashes Test, as he wants to capitalize on the home advantage during the series. Strauss last played a first-class game at Cardiff in 2002, and the ground was known as Sophia Gardens.
Humiliating loss in 2007 behind Strauss' bid to regain AshesJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - England captain Andrew Strauss has revealed that humiliation of the last Ashes defeat is the primary force behind his bid to regain the urn. Michael Vaughan's side in 2005 had reclaimed the Ashes for the first time in 16 years.
Strauss to Freddie: Know when to booze and when to fireJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - England cricket captain Andrew Strauss has said that he has no problem with all-rounder Andrew Flintoff boozing, as long as he knows that he is required to be fit to fire at his opponents on the cricket field. Strauss was speaking after Flintoff, 31, was disciplined for going on a drinking session in Belgium and missing a team bonding visit to the World War I trenches in Flanders.
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.
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