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.

Pietersen will not change `risk-taking` batting style

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:33

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has said that he would not change his risk-taking batting style, despite a run of failures resulting in England legend Geoffrey Boycott branding him a `mug`.

Haddin says `motivated` Oz to press for 5-0 Ashes sweep

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:16

Australian vice-captain Brad Haddin said that his team is determined to press for a five-nil sweep of the Ashes series which will lift them from fifth to third on world Test rankings and to further avenge its recent defeats at England`s hands.

Cook says Graeme Swann made `brave decision` to retire `in middle of Ashes series`

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 12:45

England captain Alastair Cook has said that spinner Graeme Swann made a brave decision to quit cricket in the middle of an Ashes series and he respects it.

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.

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.

Broadcasters show little interest in inaugural Test championship

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 20:09

Lack of interest from the broadcasters due to England`s slump has raised doubts on the future of the inaugural Test World Championships that will be replacing the popular 50-over Champions Trophy in 2017.

Siddle backs impressive Oz to achieve Ashes whitewash

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 13:59

Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle has backed Australia to win all five Ashes Tests against England and `keep building` from those wins.

Hussain says Cook`s biggest challenge will be to come out of Ashes slump

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 10:33

Leading England out of their Ashes slump will be the biggest challenge of captain Alastair Cook`s career, according to former skipper Nasser Hussain, a report said.

McDermott among Australian probables for U-19 World Cup

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 16:07

Ben McDermott, son of former Australian Test pacer and current bowling coach Craig, has found a place among the 30 probables for the U-19 World Cup to be held in Dubai from Feb 14, Cricket Australia (CA) announced Tuesday.

The Ashes: Bailey equals Lara record

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 23:57

Australian batsman George Bailey equalled Brian Lara`s Test record for most runs off an over against England in Perth on Monday.

Botham says England team having worst days ever after horror show in Ashes

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 14:39

England cricket legend Ian Botham has said that he has seen some bad days as a watcher of the England cricket team and this one was right up there with some of the worst.