Bell reveals was boosted by Warne`s `Sherminator` dig to become Oz`s `chief tormentor`

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 15:01

Elegant England batsman Ian Bell has revealed that he started to take on the role of Australia`s chief tormentor after spin legend Shane Warne poked fun at him, calling him `the Sherminator` during the 2006/2007 Ashes series, which Australia won 5-0.

ICC considers using `Snicko` for next Ashes series

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 19:34

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering using "Snicko" technology in the next Ashes series in Australia, the ruling body`s chief executive Dave Richardson told the BBC on Sunday.

Di Venuto urges critics to be patient with `young` Ashes battling squad

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 14:43

Australian batting coach Michael Di Venuto has said that it is necessary to be patient with the young players following repeated calls to replace the current crop playing in the Ashes series, in which England leads 3-0.

Harmison says Durham ground `tailor-made` for Oz pacer Bird

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 10:59

Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison has said that the Durham ground is `tailor-made` for Australian seam bowler Jackson Bird, adding that if Bird is going to play anywhere in this Ashes series it should be at the site of the fourth Test.

Flower wants more from Ashes-holders England

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 09:26

England will bid to complete the second half of their Ashes mission when they face arch-rivals Australia in the fourth Test at Chester-le-Street starting from Friday.

ICC denies players investigated over silicone on bats

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 08:28

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has denied it is investigating players in the Ashes series over alleged attempts by some batsmen to use silicone tape on the edge of their bats to confuse Hotspot technology.

`Dumped` Bowden may be recalled for Ashes to stem series` `umpiring horror show`

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 10:27

New Zealand umpire Billy Bowden may reportedly be recalled for the back-to-back Ashes series in England and Australia to take the pressure off the four over-stretched and error-prone Ashes officials during the next seven Tests.

`Dominant` Oz women`s team set to battle England in Ashes as elite men`s side struggles

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 16:31

The Australian women`s cricket team is reportedly set for battle in England for the women`s Ashes series, even as the elite men`s team struggle to remain in contention to win the same goal.

Harmison urges England to `keep firm foot on Oz throat` to keep Ashes whitewash hopes alive

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 11:33

Former England Test cricketer Steve Harmison has urged captain Alastair Cook to keep alive their 5-0 `whitewash of Australia` hopes in the Ashes series.

Clarke says Ashes hype `should not define him` as captain

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 15:38

Australian captain Michael Clarke has expressed his fear for the hype surrounding the Ashes series, starting from Wednesday at Trent Bridge, and insisted that whatever happens in England over the next six weeks should not define him.

Flintoff backs Pietersen to power England to 3-1 Ashes victory

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 14:30

Former England captain Andrew Flintoff has said that he believes that star batsman Kevin Pietersen can lead his side to a 3-1 victory in the summer Ashes series, which is set to start from Wednesday at Trent Bridge.

Martyn says Australia would miss legend Hussey during Ashes

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 15:49

Former Australian batsman Damien Martyn has said that the Australian team would miss the services of batsman Mike Hussey, who has retired from all forms of international cricket.