Peter Siddle says Oz pace bowlers need rest to keep fresh for Ashes

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 14:07

Australian bowler Peter Siddle has defended the resting of fast bowlers before a busy Ashes schedule, saying that modern pace bowlers should be kept fresh given the demands on them.

In-form George Bailey the bolter in Australia Ashes squad

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 09:44

Uncapped batsman George Bailey was included in Australia`s 12-man squad for next week`s first Ashes test against England, which was announced in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Ahmed out of Ashes contention following poor domestic show

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 14:47

Former Pakistani refugee-turned Australian leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed is reportedly out of contention for the Test squad for the winter Ashes series.

Pietersen insists `will be fine` for first Ashes Test in Brisbane

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 14:14

England`s star batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has flown to Melbourne for treatment on his knee injury, has said that he is fine and fans should relax.

England not too old, says Graeme Swann

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 12:54

Ageing off-spinner Graeme Swann insisted on Monday that England are not too old to defend the Ashes, saying the team`s mix of youth and experience is an asset.

Phil Hughes, Usman Khawaja out of final England warm-up

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 11:36

Usman Khawaja and Phil Hughes were on Monday withdrawn from the Cricket Australia Invitational XI to play England in the tourists` final warm-up match before the Test series.

Ashes 2013: Michael Clarke says Test team a `no-brainer`

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 10:26

Confident captain Michael Clarke said Monday there will be no surprises in Australia`s team for the first Ashes Test with players in such good form they were "no brainer" selections.

Michael Clarke, Ryan Harris, Peter Siddle to miss Shield game

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 14:10

Skipper Michael Clarke and pacemen Ryan Harris and Peter Siddle will miss this week`s Sheffield Shield matches ahead of the Ashes opener against England, Cricket Australia said Sunday.

Warner says `mistakes helped him recover`, seal possible Ashes berth

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 11:59

David Warner has said that a return to the bold tactics he relied on when entering Test cricket two years ago has been responsible for his excellent current form in the lead-up to the Ashes.

England sweat on Pietersen, Prior ahead of Ashes

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 09:12

England batsman Kevin Pietersen will travel to Melbourne for a cortisone injection on his troublesome knee on Sunday.

‘Injury-prone’ Marsh says has got over `demons` of two years ago

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 12:20

Injury-prone Australian batsman Shaun Marsh has said he is confident that he has got over his `demons` of two years ago and is now in a better mental shape than before.

Injured Watson could recover in time for first Ashes Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 09:09

All-rounder Shane Watson could recover from a hamstring injury in time to face England in the first Ashes Test starting in two weeks, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Wednesday.