Agar`s debut show sign for Oz to capitalise on Ashes attack, says Ian Chappell

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 16:11

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has said that the tourists must capitalize on their resources and attack England with all their might in the Ashes, having seen Test debutant Ashton Agar`s spectacular batting display in the first Test.

Agar`s `loose` style reminiscent of `Calypso cricket` Windies greats, says Langer

Last Updated: Saturday, July 13, 2013, 15:44

Former Australian Test player Justin Langer has praised Ashes debutant Ashton Agar, saying that Agar reminded him of the celebrated ` Calypso cricket` generation of the West Indies players.

Agar thanks bat makers for Ashes-powering willow

Last Updated: Saturday, July 13, 2013, 15:33

Australian Ashes debutant Ashton Agar has expressed his gratitude to the guru bat makers who were responsible for the super-light home-made willow bat that powered his spectacular knock of 98 against England at Trent Bridge.

Umpire to blame for controversial `not out` decision

Last Updated: Saturday, July 13, 2013, 13:00

Cricket legends have backed England bowler Stuart Broad, saying that he is not to blame for the farcical not-out decision on Friday during the third day of the first Ashes Test.

Agar set to earn millions following dream Ashes debut

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 19:57

Teenaged Australian star Ashton Agar is a `marketer`s dream` and is set to earn millions with sponsors knocking on his door following his dream Ashes and Test debut score of 98 in the second day of the Trent Bridge Test, according to the Australian media.

`Axed` Lyon`s head spinning from mixed signals by Oz selectors: Lawson

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 19:22

Former Australian cricketer Geoff Lawson has said that Ashes-axed bowler Nathan Lyon`s head must be spinning from the mixed messages that he is getting from selectors.

Hughes overcomes debut Ashes `heartache` with Trent Bridge performance

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 18:18

Australian batsman Phillip Hughes has managed to break through his debut Ashes heartache after his unbeaten 81 helped steer Australia out of trouble on the second day of the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

Waugh`s 2003 heroics inspired Agar`s dream debut performance

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 17:27

Australian Ashes and Test debutant Ashton Agar was reportedly inspired to make an incredible performance on the second day of the first Ashes Test by Steve Waugh`s Ashes performance ten years ago.

British media stunned by `Agar the Horrible` historic Ashes debut

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 16:02

Teenaged Australian hero Ashton Agar`s historic Ashes debut has stunned the British media, with one paper labeling him as `Agar the Horrible`.

Agar`s `near-miss` century dominated 2nd day of Test: Botham

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 15:47

Former England Test captain Ian Botham has praised young Australian star Ashton Agar, saying that the second day of the Trent Bridge was entirely dominated by the teenager.

Agar apologises to parents for falling short of debut century

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 15:22

Young Australian hero Ashton Agar has reportedly apologised to his proud parents after his debut Ashes and Test innings unfortunately ended just two runs short of a `fairytale` century at Trent Bridge.

Warne`s balancing act between Hurley and Ashes

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 15:13

Legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne is currently in Las Vegas with girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley and has tweeted his support for Australian debutant Ashton Agar, even as the cricketer spent most of his time beside the pools and poker tables of Vegas.