Chris Rogers likely to secure South Africa tour with Ashes century

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 14:46

Australian opening batsman Chris Rogers is likely to get a ticket for South Africa tour with a match-winning century on his home MCG ground in the Ashes.

Ian Botham blasts England team for becoming laughing stock in Australia

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 14:46

Former England Test cricketer Ian Botham has criticized present group of England players after they succumbed to a fourth straight loss in this Ashes series at the MCG, and said that they have become a laughing stock in Australia.

Bob Simpson to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 13:31

Bob Simpson will be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on the eve of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Clarke seriously eying England whitewash following fourth Ashes Test win

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 13:04

Australian captain Michael Clarke is preparing his team for a 5-0 whitewash in Sydney after another victory over England.

England coach Andy Flower wants to continue contributing in English cricket

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 12:59

England coach Andy Flower has reportedly expressed his willingness to continue contributing to English cricket amidst the team`s defeat in the opening four Tests of the Ashes series.

Cook`s captaincy under scanner as campaign hits new low

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 21:20

In a country whose economy is built on mining, it was difficult to see how England could plumb new depths on this tour of Australia but in defeat at Melbourne they did, leaving question marks over Alastair Cook`s captaincy.

Geoff Lawson says Oz`s `bowling cupboard` looks `decently stocked`

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 18:52

Former Australian cricketer Geoffrey Lawson has said that the Ashes hosts` `bowling cupboard` looks `decently stocked`, and has plenty of `quality reinforcements` if necessary.

Pietersen says England `mentally fragile` after surrendering Ashes to Oz

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 20:54

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has said that he believes England has been `mentally a bit fragile` after surrendering the Ashes in the winter series in Australia.

Winter Ashes on track to become most-watched series ever played in Oz, says CA

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 16:06

Cricket Australia (CA) has said that the ongoing winter Ashes series is on track to be the most-watched and most-followed series ever played in Australia.

McDermott hails Oz bowling attack as `best in world`

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 13:44

Australian bowling coachCraig McDermott has praised his attack as the best in Test cricket.

5-0 Ashes whitewash may boost Oz`s world No.1 chances: Geoff Lawson

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 16:07

Former Australian cricketer Geoff Lawson has said that a 5-0 whitewash of the England team in the ongoing Ashes would give Australia a perfect opportunity to set the standard for a lengthy domination in the world scene.

Oz team`s loyalties questioned after players celebrate Ashes win with Italian beer

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 14:01

Several cricketers were pictured drinking the traditional Italian brew in the Aussie dressing room after the team`s Ashes triumph this week, leading some to question their national loyalty.