July 3, 2009
Lee swings into XI for Cardiff
Brett Lee demonstrated perfectly how to deliver searing reverse-swing in preparation for what the Australians expect will be similar conditions in Cardiff
Brett Lee demonstrated perfectly how to deliver searing reverse-swing in preparation for what the Australians expect will be similar conditions in Cardiff
James Anderson signalled his determination to be England’s leading pace bowler in the Ashes by taking five wickets in their warm-up match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston.
Brett Lee guaranteed his immediate Test future with a five-wicket haul that came in a stunning spell of reverse-swing against the England Lions
Brett Lee resuscitated his Test career with a devastating five-wicket haul against the England Lions in a promising sign the veteran had finally worked out how to bowl in English conditions.
Andrew Hilditch has warned the out-of-form Marcus North he must secure the No. 6 spot to hold his Test place
We continue our 30-day countdown to the first Ashes Test with Dennis Lillee, and the five wickets he took on debut in the sixth Ashes Test of 1971.
Pakistani cricket authorities on Thursday fined Mohammad Asif one million rupees ($A15,443) over the fast bowler’s 19-day detention at Dubai airport for alleged drug possession.
Lasith Malinga has joined Tasmania for the 2009-10 Australian domestic Twenty20 competition
Steve Harmison followed up his hostile performance for England Lions at Worcester on Wednesday by questioning the mental resolve of the Australian tourists
Lasith Malinga has joined Tasmania for the 2009-10 Australian domestic Twenty20 competition
Retired Test wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has predicted a 2-1 Ashes victory for Australia and backed a “hungry” Brett Lee to turn around his woeful record in England.
Chris Gayle has signed with Western Australia and Tasmania is close to securing the services of Lasith Malinga for next season’s domestic Twenty20 tournament
Lasith Malinga has joined Tasmania for the 2009-10 Australian domestic Twenty20 competition
Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga will play for Tasmania in this summer’s domestic Twenty20 competition.
Former Australia batsman Damien Martyn has finally revealed the whole truth behind his shock retirement midway through the last Ashes series, saying he had wanted to finish his time earlier in 2006 against South Africa.
The International Cricket Council is considering the option of shortening Test matches from five days to four in a bid to revamp the game’s traditional format.
Damien Martyn has slammed his former coach John Buchanan over what he believes was poor preparation for the 2005 Ashes
Damien Martyn has slammed his former coach John Buchanan over what he believes was poor preparation for the 2005 Ashes
An unscheduled break has refreshed Michael Hussey and helped him regain the form that made him one of the game’s most prolific batsmen
Mike Hussey eased one of Australia’s biggest pre-Ashes headaches by returning to his commanding best against the England Lions at Worcester.