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`.

I didn`t criticise England players, says Graeme Swann

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 21:35

Former England off-spinner Graeme Swann, who made a shock decision to quit all forms of cricket on Sunday, has denied his criticism of arrogant international players was aimed at his team mates.

Graeme Swann leaves the Ashes, and cricket, with parting shot at teammates

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 11:08

Graeme Swann delivered a full-blooded parting shot at some of his England teammates on Sunday, claiming "they have no idea how far up their own backsides they are".

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.