Broad likely to be included in England squad for Boxing Day Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:09

England paceman Stuart Broad is reportedly likely to be included in the squad for the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) despite being struck on the foot by a searing Mitch Johnson delivery in Perth.

Alastair Cook wants England to come out fighting on Boxing Day

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 13:47

England captain Alastair Cook believes the fourth Ashes test starting in Melbourne on Thursday is the perfect stage for his battered side to salvage some pride and work towards ending what has been a miserable series on a high.

2nd Test: South Africa seek better fortunes at Kingsmead

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 09:16

South Africa will seek to arrest a dismal Durban run of four straight defeats at Kingsmead when they host India in the second and final test on Thursday, four days after their epic draw in Johannesburg.

Lyon says Oz can have `real party` if they whitewash England 5-0

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 14:54

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has said that Australia`s real celebrations would only begin if they can whitewash England 5-0 in the Ashes series.

`Swashbuckling` Warner says Oz batsmen `on their way` to being world`s best

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 14:53

In-form Australian opener David Warner has said that Australian batsmen are on the way to matching their bowlers as the best in the world.

Warne urges Cook to `stand up, take charge` of England for Boxing Day Test

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 12:08

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has urged England captain Alastair Cook to `stand up and take charge` of the England team or face the humiliation of a 5-0 whitewash.

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.

Bailey says `still under pressure` despite `good performances` in first three Ashes Tests

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 13:34

Australian batsman George Bailey won`t need the plane ticket he bought himself a month ago so he could be a spectator at the Boxing Day Test as he still remains a part of the national squad, eager to notch up another good performance.

Bresnan hoping to use Boxing Day Test as `springboard` to bounce back from Ashes low

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 13:50

England bowler Tim Bresnan has said that the tourists will use the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne as a springboard to bounce back from their `lowest point` after losing the Ashes to Australia.

Bell urges England selectors not to make `rash decisions` for final two Ashes Tests

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 10:49

Ian Bell has urged England`s selectors to give the same players a chance to redeem themselves in the final two Tests despite their 3-0 Ashes humiliation, according to reports.

Boycott accuses Pietersen of being in his own world

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 10:47

Former England captain Geoff Boycott has cast doubt on the Test future of a `self-absorbed` Kevin Pietersen as Australia set their sights on taking the lead in a `best-of-10` Ashes marathon in the Boxing Day Test, according to reports.

Lehmann says Boxing Day Test `as glorious` as AFL Grand Final

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 10:42

Australian national cricket team coach Darren Lehmann has said that a Boxing Day Test match is equivalent of the AFL Grand Final and one can never forget it.