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.

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.

Siddle relishes maintaining stranglehold over Pietersen

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 11:02

Australian paceman Peter Siddle has said that maintaining a `stranglehold` over England batsman Kevin Pietersen gives him a `great deal` of personal pleasure.

The Ashes: England`s seniors face tough questions

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 16:59

England`s senior players are facing tough questions over their international careers after flopping badly in the embarrassing Ashes defeat to Australia.

England must make Pietersen decision following flop Ashes show: Agnew

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 15:15

Kevin Pietersen`s dismissal on the fourth day of the third Test showed that England has a decision to make on his future, broadcaster Jonathan Agnew said.

Boycott rebukes `selfish` KP after Ashes defeat

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 15:14

Former England batsman Geoff Boycott has described Kevin Pietersen as `selfish`.

Brit media says `time` for Pietersen to decide about Test future

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 14:49

The time has come for Kevin Pietersen to decide whether he wants to carry on playing Test cricket after he fell victim to Peter Siddle for the 10th time on Saturday, according to UK media reports.

McDermott says Siddle`s dominance `playing on mind` of Kevin Pietersen

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 14:48

Australia`s bowling coach Craig McDermott has said that Peter Siddle`s dominance over Kevin Pietersen is playing on the mind of England`s rock star batsman.

Boycott says Pietersen `bottles it` when required

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 14:47

England cricket legend Geoffrey Boycott has said that Kevin Pietersen `bottles it` when required to play innings of patience and concentration.

KP, Anderson, Swann rested from ODI series to prepare for 2015 World Cup

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 19:04

England has decided to rest Test regulars Kevin Pietersen, James Anderson and Graeme Swann from the five ODIs and three T20s against Australia to prepare them for 2015 World Cup.

Boycott slams England batsmen for dismal Ashes collapse

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 11:38

England great Geoffrey Boycott has slammed his country`s current crop of batsmen after yet another dismal collapse against Australia, according to reports.

England reacts coolly to Pietersen, Broad`s late-night booze bender

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 13:30

The Australian media`s latest attempt to unsettle England`s bid to retain the Ashes has been rebuffed by the England and Wales Cricket Board as coach Graham Gooch called on Alastair Cook`s side to rise to the challenge in the second Test, which starts in Adelaide this week, according to reports.