Cricket Australia extends coach Nielsen’s contract

Last Updated: Sunday, January 16, 2011, 00:00

Cricket Australia (CA) has extended the contract of national coach Tim Nielsen by two years.

Sutherland backs Nielsen to continue as Oz coach

Last Updated: Saturday, January 8, 2011, 00:00

Sutherland said that the coach will not be axed in the aftermath of humiliating 3-1 Ashes loss and will remain at the helm until his contract is over.

Hard for Warne to play again, feels Nielsen

Last Updated: Friday, December 10, 2010, 00:00

Australian coach Tim Nielsen has said that leg-spin legend Shane Warne must quickly decide whether to make a sensational comeback in the ongoing Ashes series.

Back injury not behind Clarke’s Gabba flop show: Nielsen

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 00:00

Australian coach Tim Nielsen has denied suggestions that Michael Clarke was hampered by a back injury during his pained innings in the first Ashes Test.

We’re not panicking or fighting, says coach Nielsen

Last Updated: Friday, November 12, 2010, 00:00

There has been no panic or infighting in the Australia camp during the run-up to the Ashes series, according to coach Tim Nielsen.

We have been competitive, says Oz coach Nielsen

Last Updated: Friday, October 22, 2010, 00:00

Australia might be winless so far in India in the ongoing tour, but visiting team coach Tim Nielsen said they have been competitive.

Warne not enough to prepare Hauritz: Nielsen

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 00:00

Australian coach Tim Nielsen has warned that Shane Warne’s help would not be sufficient to turn around spinner Nathan Hauritz’s form and added that it was up to the coaching staff and the spinner to tranform himself during the Ashes.

Australia coach Nielsen goes in to bat for Ponting

Last Updated: Saturday, October 16, 2010, 00:00

Australia coach Tim Nielsen has backed Ricky Ponting amid calls for the Tasmanian to relinquish the test captaincy ahead of the Ashes starting next month.

Oz likely to go for three quicks and spinner Hauritz at Mohali

Last Updated: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 00:00

The Mohali stadium has more grass on its pitch, which may encourage Australia to choose three fast bowlers and spinner Nathan Hauritz.

India series good preparation for Ashes: Nielsen

Last Updated: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 00:00

India is always considered a tough opponent and visiting Australia coach Tim Nielsen feels the Test series would be a nice preparation for Ashes series.