England’s batsmen need to prove they can be consistent

Dec 17 2010 Leave a comment Thomas

England’s batsmen can hardly be accused of putting a foot wrong so far in the current Ashes series, but with the pressure (and with it the weight of expectation that comes with being favourites in the fixed odds) starting to …

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England win toss and Field first in Third test

Dec 17 2010 Leave a comment Elliot

With England 1 – 0 up in the series a win in Perth would see them retain the Ashes down under, a feat which has not been accomplished by an English side for 25 years. With Australia looking to bounce …

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Prior right to play for draw

Dec 13 2010 Leave a comment Thomas

It was a sterile end to a mixed few days for England but Matt Prior’s dogged determination salvaged the draw England wanted against Victoria and maintained their unbeaten run on tour. Speaking afterwards Prior stressed the importance of maintaining that …

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Hauritz sells kit in outrage

Dec 13 2010 Leave a comment Elliot

Australia’s ex-number one spinner Nathan Haurtiz has been seen selling his Australian Test kit outside his apartment. Hauritz, understandably, is distraught at the way he has been treated by the selectors. Haurtiz who looked to be the one to take …

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Australia ring changes for Third Ashes test

Dec 12 2010 Leave a comment Elliot

Having suffered a crushing defeat in the second Ashes test when England beat Australia by an innings and 71 runs the Australia selectors have been ruthless in their selection for the third Ashes test in Perth. With one enforced change …

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England name ODI and T20 squad

Dec 12 2010 Leave a comment Elliot

England’s 17-man one-day international and Twenty20 squad to face Australia is an obvious template for their World Cup plans. But national selector Geoff Miller insists there is no closed shop for England’s trip to the sub-continent in February. Kevin Pietersen was …

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Hughes in for injured Katich

Dec 12 2010 Leave a comment Elliot

With Simon Katich out for the remainder of the Ashes series after picking up an Achillies injury during the second Ashes test in Adelaide Australia needed to find a replacement opener. Hughes began his international career in style before a …

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Katich likely to miss rest of the series

Dec 07 2010 Leave a comment Elliot

With Australia already under immense pressure to get their team selection right for the third test in Perth their woes were intensified as Simon Katich was ruled out of the remainder of the Ashes series with an Achilles problem. Katich …

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England thrash Aussies to go 1 – 0 up

Dec 07 2010 2 Comments Elliot

In a test match which England have thoroughly dominated throughout they went into the final day needing a further 6 wickets to win the match. With at least 98 overs to be bowled in the day and Australia still more …

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Broad ruled out of remainder of Ashes series

Dec 07 2010 2 Comments Elliot

As England won the second Ashes test of the ashes series to go 1 – 0 up in the series Stuart Broad was left to reflect on how he would be taking no further part in the Ashes series down …

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Ashes Player Watch

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.

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?

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.

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