Watson-Rogers opening combination comes good in tour match

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 11:12

The new Australian opening combination of former vice captain Shane Watson and batsman Chris Rogers have revitalised their team`s hopes ahead of next week`s first Test at Trent Bridge with an impressive performance in a rain curtailed opening day of the four day match against Worcester.

Chris Rogers to open with Shane Watson in first Ashes Test

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 19:14

Ending all the speculations, newly appointed Australian coach Darren Lehmann on Monday confirmed that left-handed batsman Chris Rogers will open the innings with Shane Watson in the first Ashes Test against England.

Border calls for `hard-nosed` Siddle, Rogers to galvanise Oz for `unlikely` Ashes win

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 15:20

Former Australian captain Allan Border has said that the experience and talent provided by senior players like Peter Siddle and Chris Rogers could be the key to the Aussies producing an unlikely victory in the Ashes series.

Finch backs Rogers` inclusion in Ashes squad to counter inexperience among Oz batsmen

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 14:49

Australian cricketer Aaron Finch has said that the inclusion of veteran Chris Rogers in Australia`s Ashes squad will be a vital tool to countering the lack of experience among its batsmen.

Australian cricketers to train on Thames

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 15:21

Australian cricketers will participate in a unique training session on the Thames River here for a promotional event.

Oz media says `controversial` Warner `in serious danger` of jeopardizing Ashes hopes

Last Updated: Friday, June 14, 2013, 10:32

Controversial Australian opener David Warner is in serious danger of jeopardizing his future for the Ashes, despite being spared an early flight home from England, according to the Australian media.

`Frustrated` Warne says Oz selectors `still don`t know best XI`

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 13:01

Former Australia spinner Shane Warne has expressed his frustration with the selectors, saying that he believes that the number of opening batsmen in their Ashes squad suggested that the selectors still could not figure out the best XI.

Rogers' English experience asset for Oz in Ashes: Hussey

Last Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013, 17:14

Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey has given his blessing to the surprising Ashes selection of veteran player Chris Rogers, saying that his vast experience in English conditions will be an asset for Australia.

Early declaration of Oz Ashes squad may be `pitch` advantage for England

Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 13:40

The premature unveiling of the Australian squad for the Ashes has given England a free kick and a head-start to prepare their pitches and players accordingly, according to Australian cricket sources.

Ashes Squad: Haddin made Australian vice-captain; Rogers recalled

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 09:35

Veteran wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was recalled to the Australian squad Wednesday and made vice-captain for their upcoming Ashes tour to England with Chris Rogers and Ryan Harris also making the grade.