Strauss hopeful of Pietersen's recovery for South African tourOctober 8th, 2009 LONDON - England captain Andrew Strauss has said that he is hopeful of star batsman Kevin Pietersen making a full recovery to be part of the squad for the winter tour of South Africa. Pietersen has been sidelined since July following an Achilles heel surgery, but is expected to be fit for the series which begins on November 20 in Johannesburg.
Anderson urges England team to win the Ashes for FreddieAugust 18th, 2009 LONDON - Fast bowler James Anderson and his England pals are desperate to give all rounder Andrew Flintoff the ultimate farewell - an Ashes victory. Flintoff is fit again, after his chronic knee injury kept him out of the Fourth Test defeat at Headingley, and all set for his last hurrah.
Selector defends Flintoff's exclusion from fourth Ashes TestAugust 10th, 2009 LONDON - Chief selector Geoff Miller has defended Andrew Flintoff's exclusion from fourth Ashes Test at Headingley, despite Flintoff's insistence that he was fit to play. "We had to guarantee that Fred could do the job required to bowl the overs," The Telegraph quoted Miller, as saying
"We'd been monitoring his injury day by day and the selectors felt that it was better that he didn't play in that game.
England needs a hero like Botham in Headingly Test: KPAugust 9th, 2009 LONDON - England needs a hero in the form of Ian Botham to make something of the fourth Ashes Test, which they are sight of losing inside three days, said injured batsman Kevin Pietersen. "This match may have slipped away - although while we're still fighting I'll be praying for a miracle - but there's still the Fifth Test to play and that's when we'll need somebody to stand up and be counted.
Warne was right on Bopara being a 'Test imposter'August 9th, 2009 SYDNEY - Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne said before the Ashes series started that England No. 3 Ravi Bopara was a Test imposter, and according to the Herald Sun, he has been proved dead right.
Prior hopeful of England making a comeback in fourth TestAugust 8th, 2009 LONDON - England wicketkeeper Matt Prior is hopeful that his team will make a comeback in the fourth Ashes Test against Australia, after they were bowled out for 102 and conceded a 94 runs lead on Day 1. Prior said: "We can get out of this.
Ponting still wary about fielding Lee in fourth Ashes TestAugust 7th, 2009 LEEDS - Australian captain Ricky Ponting still appears wary about calling on Brett Lee, his most experienced bowler, to do duty against England in the fourth Ashes Test, which begins here today. "As we know it's not just one day of bowling.
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.
Ponting believes Johnson is a new threat without the new ballAugust 5th, 2009 BIRMINGHAM - Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting believes he has unlocked the secret to pace bowler Mitchell Johnson - keep him away from the new ball. There are encouraging signs that Johnson is starting to turn his horror Ashes tour around.
Breet Lee rules out comeback in third TestJuly 24th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has ruled out his comeback in the third Ashes Test against England next week, reducing the pressure on Mitchell Johnson to retain his place. Lee fears that if he rushes back to try to help Australia level the series and breaks down again, he could ruin the team's Ashes campaign and his tour.
Pietersen doubtful for third Ashes TestJuly 20th, 2009 LONDON - The persistent problem on his Achilles tendon has made England batsman Kevin Pietersen doubtful for the third Ashes Test. The former England skipper will meet a doctor after the end of the second Test at Lord's here Monday for another injection into his problematic Achilles tendon, The Daily Telegraph reported.
First Ashes Test may not go the distance, feels ex-player Dean JonesJuly 7th, 2009 MELBOURNE - If former Australian Test cricketer dean Jones is to be believed, the first Test in Cardiff will probably end before five days. According to Jones, it is a new pitch with a crusty surface and is likely to turn from day one.
Collingwood believes he has Australia's number ahead of AshesJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - England all rounder Paul Collingwood has revealed his double century in the last Ashes convinced him he could cut it against Australia. The 33-year-old goes into his third series against the world's No1 Test side, having played a bit part role in the famous 2005 win.
Hodge, Ferguson favourites to replace injured Watson in Oz Ashes squadJune 24th, 2009 LONDON - Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has said that he is prepared to call up a batting replacement to the Ashes squad because of Shane Watson's knee injury. The injury-hit all rounder was ruled out of the four-day tour match starting on Wednesday against Sussex in Hove after undergoing scans on his knee on Tuesday.
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.
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