Sydney, June 22 (IANS) Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie feels that Brett Lee can become a formidable force against England in the Ashes series if he can get his length right. "The key to Brett's success is the length he bowls. When he gets his length right he is one ...

London, June 14 (IANS) Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar feels England's challenge in the Ashes this summer lies heavily on the shoulders of Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen. The eagerly-awaited series between England and Australia begins in Cardiff July 8, with the home side seen as the underdogs to regain ...

London, June 14 (IANS) England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has been struggling with an achilles injury, might not play in all the Ashes Tests this summer. The star batsman said the problem could recur at any time. "I'm taking the best medical advice and I'm doing everything I can to face ...

London, June 12 (IANS) England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff Friday made a comeback to competitive cricket for Lancashire and is upbeat about his performance in the Ashes. Flintoff, surprisingly handed a starting slot by coach Peter Moores just six weeks after surgery on a troublesome knee forced him out of the ...

Sydney, June 12 (IANS) Australian opener Phillip Hughes feels that his quick stint with Middlesex will help him to adjust well to the English conditions for the Ashes series starting next month. "It was different, but not overly different," Hughes was quoted as saying by The Australian. "The big thing was the ...

Sydney, June 12 (IANS) Former Australian spin wizard Shane Warne has taken a swipe at his former coach John Buchanan saying that his presence in the England team will create more chances for Australia to win the Ashes. Buchanan will work with England and Wales Cricket Board's elite coaching programmes ...

Sydney, June 12 (IANS) Australian coach Tim Nielsen isn't losing his sleep over his predecessor John Buchanan's decision to joining the England cricket board ahead of the Ashes. Buchanan surprised everyone by joining England's elite cricket set-up before the Ashes and will work with their under-19 and second-string Lions teams. ...

Sydney, June 12 (IANS) After helping Simon Katich sharpen his batting skills for the last Ashes tour, former Australian captain and coach Bob Simpson can again be seen helping the left-handed batsmen improve his leg spin for this year's series starting next month. Katich, Marcus North and vice-captain Michael Clarke have ...

London, June 11 (IANS) 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 ...

London, June 10 (IANS) Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has backed Michael Hussey and Brett Lee to perform in the Ashes after their mediocre stint in World Twenty20. Australia made an early exit from the World Twenty20 after losing both their league matches. Ponting, however, said he was satisfied with Hussey's ...