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Bopara: We Are Ready For Wednesday

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:08:05 BST

Ravi Bopara believes England will approach the opening Ashes Test with confidence after drawing their match against Warwickshire.

Gavaskar Bemoans The Lure Of The IPL

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:48:27 BST

Young Indian cricketers should focus on representing their country instead of being lured by the cash-rich IPL, Sunil Gavaskar has warned.

Good Week, Bad Week

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:41:48 BST

Peter May reckons it was a good week for Michael Vaughan and the England Lions, but not for Andy Flower the disciplinarian or Test cricket for that matter.

Russell Backs Foster

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:38:03 BST

Jack Russell told Sky Sports News that James Foster deserves an England Ashes place.

Patel Injury Not Serious

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:32:03 BST

The knee injury suffered by New Zealand spinner Jeetan Patel will not rule him out of the Black Caps' upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.

ECB-Employed Buchanan Backs Punter

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:29:27 BST

Former Australia coach John Buchanan may be working with the ECB right now, but he definitely has no split loyalties for the Ashes.

Stewart: Prior The Best Bet

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:27:16 BST

Matt Prior's catching will be reliable in the Ashes, says Alec Stewart, as his style is less contrived now.

Colly Heralds 'Element Of Revenge'

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:15:54 BST

Paul Collingwood heads into next week's Ashes thirsty for revenge against Australia for the 5-0 whitewash Down Under back in 2006-07.

Musing The Week's Media

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:43:28 BST

Freddie Flintoff's misdemeanor, how to beat those pesky Aussies and some bloke by the name of Michael Jackson all feature in this week's media column...

Referee Bennett Handed ECB Role

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:21:20 BST

Premier League referee Steve Bennett has been appointed by the England and Wales Cricket Board as an independent director of their new association of cricket officials.

Prior Confident Of Keeping Ability

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:04:46 BST

Matt Prior is ready for his wicket-keeping to go under the microscope once again during the Ashes.

Pace Quartet Seam In Frame

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:02:59 BST

SkySports pundit Mike Atherton expects Australia to play a fourth seamer ahead of Nathan Hauritz in the opening Ashes Test in Cardiff.

Thursday's County Champs Wrap

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:52:46 BST

LV County Championship Division One leaders moved to within striking distance of victory in their match against Worcestershire at Chester-le-Street.

Murali To Miss First Test

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:22:15 BST

Muttiah Muralitharan has been ruled out of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at Galle due to a knee injury.

Lee Looking To McGrath For Inspiration

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:03:16 BST

Brett Lee is hoping a dinner date with bowling legend Glenn McGrath can inspire Australia to Ashes glory once again this summer.

Anderson Raring To Go

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:52:44 BST

James Anderson cannot wait for the Ashes to start after claiming a timely five-wicket haul in England's practice match against Warwickshire.

Moore Thankful For Selectors Faith

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:28:14 BST

Stephen Moore saluted the England Lions selectors for keeping faith in his ability after scoring a century against Australia.

Asif Fined By PCB

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:56:50 BST

The Pakistan Cricket Board has fined Mohammad Asif one million rupees (£7,500) for bringing his country into disrepute.

Gilly Predicts 2-1 Win For Aussies

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:27:14 BST

Adam Gilchrist has backed paceman Brett Lee to turn around his woeful record in England in a predicted 2-1 Ashes victory for Australia.

Pakistan Unhappy With FTP Schedule

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:11:31 BST

Pakistan are unhappy with the lack of matches allocated to it under the International Cricket Council's Future Tours Program beginning in 2012, a top Pakistan Cricket Board official said on Thursday.

Sweating On His Spot

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:55:27 BST

Nathan Hauritz is a man under pressure, says Sky Sports columnist David Lloyd, as things hot up ahead of the first Ashes Test.

Ashes Countdown: Six Days To Cardiff

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:29:00 BST

It's day two of the final warm-up games for England, Australia and the hopefuls in the England Lions team. Get all the latest news here...

Martyn Joins Anti-Buchanan Chorus

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:46:44 BST

Damien Martyn has backed criticism of former coach John Buchanan, insisting Australia were poorly prepared for the 2005 Ashes series.

Morton Puts Best Foot Forward

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:23:25 BST

Opener Runako Morton hopes to continue his good form when the West Indies square up against India in the third one-dayer in St Lucia on Friday.

Hussey Happy To Find His Touch

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:54:00 BST

If Michael Hussey's Ashes place was in any lingering doubt, he surely cemented his spot with a ton against England Lions at New Road.