Australia squad not as weak as first seems

May 07 2013 Leave a comment Elliot

There has been a lot of discussion regarding the strength of Australia’s Ashes squad, which was announced last week, and prompted many betting enthusiasts to brand it Australia’s weakest ever touring Ashes side of all time. Of the 16 men …

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Starc a dead cert for Ashes selection after passing South Africa Test

Dec 06 2012 Leave a comment Elliot

There was very little for Australia to boast about in Perth as they fell to a humiliating 309-run defeat in the third Test to South Africa. Having drawn the previous two Tests, many fans in the world of cricket bets …

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Swashbuckling batsmen – which bat will hit the opposition for six?

Sep 18 2012 Leave a comment Elliot

When it comes to batting there are players with very different techniques and attitudes. There are steady batsmen who like to focus on defence and will push a few runs here and there to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Then …

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Shane Warne sponsored by 888.com

Jul 31 2012 Leave a comment Elliot

The hugely successful Australian cricketer Shane Warne has teamed up with poker site 888.com. Warne has signed an exclusive sponsorship to be captain of the 888.com Australian Poker Team, and is also slated to participate in several poker tournament events …

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Ashes Series 2013/2014

Apr 20 2012 Leave a comment Alex

The Olympic Games in London is Sceduled to Start on the 27th of July and end on the 12th August 2012. Due to this there will be two ashes series tests in 2013. This is an unprecedented turn of events …

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World Cup & Olympics sees England & Australia play 11 Tests in 7 months

Apr 20 2012 Leave a comment Alex

Under the usual arrangements of The Ashes there is normally a two year gap between ashes series and England would have been due to go to Australia in the winter of 2014-15. However with Australia likely to host the ICC …

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England win in Melbourne to retain Ashes

Dec 29 2010 2 Comments Elliot

England required just 3 wickets on Day 4 to retain the Ashes for the first time down under since the famous Ashes series in 1985/86. Ryan Harris is due to have surgery on the stress fracture of his ankle and …

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England on the brink of Ashes victory

Dec 28 2010 1 Comment Elliot

England resume Day 3 in commanding position knowing that a good day here could well see them retain the Ashes. Starting the day 346 runs ahead the plan is likely to have been score as many as you can as …

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England build as Ponting crumbles

Dec 28 2010 1 Comment Elliot

With England closing Day 1 on 157 – 0 already 59 ahead of the Australian’s having bowled them out for 98, England would be looking to press home their advantage on Day 2 to setup a winning position. Australia were …

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England dominate opening day to setup Ashes win

Dec 27 2010 1 Comment Elliot

With both teams having won one game each in the series the fourth test at Melbourne was a vital test in the series. The first session of the fourth test would set the scene for the remainder of the test …

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Ashes Player Watch

Andrew Strauss (Eng) – Left Hand Batsman

England’s Captain and rock of the last 12 months is sure to come under intense pressure opening the batting for England. Can he overcome the force of Australia’s bowling attack to keep the ashes?

Ricky Ponting (Aus) – Right Hand Batsman

Ricky Ponting is a key player for Australia as he is the Captain and most experienced batsman in the line up, however he has a big point to prove after some recent lackluster performances.

Mitchell Johnson (Aus) – Left Arm Seam Bowler

After a promising start to his test career with the ball and showing some good promise with the bat can Mitchell Johnson lead the Australian team to victory down under?

Kevin Pietersen (Eng) – Right Hand Batsman

Having being left out the ODI matches against Pakistan to play 4 day cricket for his new County Surrey, can Kevin Pietersen rediscover his form of 2005 and help England retain the ashes.

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