Flintoff asks teammates to recall Ashes 2005 spiritCARDIFF - All-rounder Andrew Flintoff has called on his teammates to recall the Ashes spirit of 2005 and lift themselves to combat the Australians more aggressively in the ongoing first Test here. ‘We mean business this time’, says Kevin Pietersen
Ponting asks his inexperienced squad to create its own Ashes legendLONDON - Australian captain Ricky Ponting has asked his inexperienced squad to create its own Ashes legend following the upheaval of several retirements and injuries to senior men, including Brett Lee. Five ex-England captains back Strauss to lift AshesCARDIFF - Andrew Strauss has been backed for Ashes glory by the only five England captains still alive who have lifted the urn. Ex-Oz PM Howard in Cardiff to support Australia in first Ashes Test
Ashes: Australia’s attack not ready for the real thing: Border
Ponting Into Politics rather than Cricket Before Ashes Opener
Did the KKR Experience Prompted ECB to Recruit Buchanan?
Our boys have the character to win the Ashes, says StraussLONDON - England captain Andrew Strauss is confident that his boys have the ability to handle the pressure of playing in the Ashes. Aussie Strategy On as Pidgy Tries to Knock off English with Verbies
Ponting challenges his bowlers to become Ashes heroesLONDON - In the absence of an injured Brett Lee, Australian captain Ricky Ponting has asked his inexperienced fast bowlers to become Ashes heroes. ‘Winning toss and batting crucial for win in Cardiff’, says Rodney HoggSYDNEY - Former Australian fast bowler Rodney Hogg has said that the toss will be crucial in the first test of the Ashes series that begins in Cardiff on Wednesday. Cardiff will be hell for Aussies, says Simon Jones
Australia needs to win Ashes to retain number-one ranking in TestsDUBAI - Australia and England go head to head in the mouth-watering Ashes series in Cardiff on Wednesday with Ricky Ponting’s side needing to win the series to retain its number-one ranking in the Reliance Mobile ICC Test Championship table. McGrath predicts 5-0 series whitewash for AustraliaSYDNEY - Former Australian star Glenn McGrath has predicted that the current Australian squad has the potential of cleaning out England 5-0 in the Ashes series which begins in Cardiff on Wednesday. Ashes 2009 is a battle of the new kids: Thorpe
For Katich, the Ashes is about fighting backC First Ashes Test may not go the distance, feels ex-player Dean JonesMELBOURNE - If former Australian Test cricketer dean Jones is to be believed, the first Test in Cardiff will probably end before five days. Lee ‘gutted’ about missing out on two Ashes Tests
Hughes will come up trumps in Ashes series: LangerPERTH - Former Australian opener Justin Langer believes that current opener Phillip Hughes will come up trumps during the Ashes series that gets underway from Wednesday. England are underdogs and confident, says FlowerLONDON - With just three days left to the start of the first Ashes Test at Cardiff, England’s team director Andy Flower said the hosts are confident of winning the series. Handling star players will be challenge for Strauss: GowerLONDON - Former England captain David Gower feels that the challenge for Andrew Strauss in the Ashes series will be how to handle his star players. Ashes’ rivals will be happy to drink with FlintoffLONDON - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has found one place where he can still sneak a pint ahead of the Ashes series. Oz cricket WAGs won’t back down over Ashes tour controversyMELBOURNE - Australian bowler Mitchell Johnson’s fiancee has hit back at the controversy surrounding the inclusion of WAGs in Ashes Tour. Humiliating loss in 2007 behind Strauss’ bid to regain AshesLONDON - England captain Andrew Strauss has revealed that humiliation of the last Ashes defeat is the primary force behind his bid to regain the urn. Warne rates Australian squadSYDNEY - With the Ashes series scheduled to begin in less than a week’s time, former Australian spin legend Shane Warne has rated each player of the Australian squad. Ashes 2009, a series too close to call, says RoebuckSYDNEY - This year’s Ashes series between Australia and England promises to be a ripper because the two sides possess both experience and freshness to deliver what is asked of them, feels noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck. New Ball Bowlers Will be Key for Ashes 2009
Cricket’s leading Test wicket taker Swann has forgotten how to smileLONDON - England off-spinner Graeme Swann, who has emerged as the leading Test wicket-taker in the world in 2009 with 26 victims, says that he has learnt from his errors, but has lost the ability to smile along the way. 2005 Ashes destroyer Jones says Lee will swing momentumWORCESTER - Former England pacer Simon Jones believes Australia’s Brett Lee will swing the momentum in this year’s Ashes series. Australian cricketers feel KP is ‘the world’s best’WORCESTER - A majority of the players contracted to Cricket Australia have described England’s Kevin Pietersen as the best batsman in the world outside Australia. Don’t want to see John with an England jumper on, says PontingLONDON - With just five days left for the Ashes, Australian captain Ricky Ponting again made it clear that he is not happy with John Buchanan’s decision to join the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as an adviser. Buchanan denies split loyalties; will be backing PontingLONDON - Ricky Ponting might be disappointed with John Buchanan’s new job as an advisor in the English board, but the former Australian coach will be backing Ponting to win the Ashes. Harmison warns of body targeting Aussies in AshesWORCESTER - Fast bowler Steve Harmison has warned that England’s quicks plan to target the body of young Australian batting sensation Phillip Hughes during the Ashes series. Lee unlocks secret of reverse swing; stakes claim for Ashes selectionMELBOURNE - Australian speedster Brett Lee boosted his selection chances for the first Ashes Test starting Wednesday at Cardiff with a burst of five for 21 in 40 balls in a practice match against Englad Lions at Worcester. |
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CARDIFF -Is KP serious about what he speaks?
CARDIFF - Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has arrived in Cardiff to support Australia as the Ashes commences today.
BRISBANE - Former Australian cricket captain Allan Border has said that he is a bit worried about Australia’s preparation for the Ashes series.
CARDIFF - Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has urged Welsh fans to support his team as the Ashes series starts in Cardiff today.
LONDON - Even after the worthless performance in Kolkata Knight RIder in IPL, Buchanan is still trusted by the ECB to appoint him for a responsible post.
MELBOURNE - Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath has predicted a whitewash for Australia against England in the Ashes series starting at Cardiff Wednesday.
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.
CARDIFF - Former England star Graham Thorpe believes this summer’s Ashes could shape up to be the battle of the new kids.
ARDIFF - For Australian opener Simon Katich, participating in an Ashes tour is all about fighting back.
CARDIFF - Australian fast bowler Brett Lee, who claimed seven wickets with his reverse swing in a tour game against the England Lions last week, is “gutted” that he will miss the first fortnight of the Ashes after straining an abdominal muscle.
