Cowan taking cues from Cook to play spin

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 14:11

Australia Test opener Ed Cowan has claimed he has taken notes from England captain Alastair Cook’s successful batting approach against India on their spin-friendly pitches.

Hussey leaves Test cricket on winning note as Oz trounce Lankans at SCG

Last Updated: Sunday, January 6, 2013, 13:11

Michael Hussey ended his Test career on a winning note after guiding Australia to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka on day four of the final Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Oz opening batsman Cowan needs to grab opportunities like Warner

Last Updated: Saturday, January 5, 2013, 16:28

Australian Test opener Ed Cowan needs to grab the opportunities, which are coming his way, just like David Warner, following a mild start to his career that has seen him score just one century in 13 matches, according to cricket writer, Malcolm Conn.

‘Improved’ Cowan says ‘consistent big scores’ not too far

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 16:20

Australia opener Ed Cowan has claimed he is a better player right now than what he was when he earned his first baggy green a year ago, and believes it is just matter of time when he starts scoring big runs consistently.

Ed Cowan says newcomers need to lift game for upcoming challenges

Last Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012, 13:22

Opener Ed Cowan believes the new batsmen in the Test Australian Test team will need to raise their game for the upcoming away series against India and the Ashes.

Warner in awe of opening partner Cowan’s ‘calmness’

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 25, 2012, 15:09

Australia batsman David Warner has praised his opening partner Ed Cowan, branding him as a smart cricketer, who helps him play his natural game in a Test match as well as stay calm during the course of a match.

‘Cleared’ Siddle slams ‘ridiculous’ ball-tampering accusations

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 14:51

Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle has blasted ball-tampering allegations on him as ridiculous after he along with opener Ed Cowan were embroiled in controversy following persistent complaints from Sri Lankan hierarchy.

Cowan hits back at Chappell for suggesting Warner-Watson Test opening partnership

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 14:53

Ed Cowan has hit back at Ian Chappell and defended his right to wear the baggy green after being snubbed by the former Test skipper in his choice of Australia`s premier Test XI.

Cowan hails Sri Lanka cricket team as ‘great example’ of cross-cultural unity

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 14:13

Australia opener Ed Cowan has hailed Sri Lanka cricket team as an example of cross-cultural unity in the midst of calls for its matches to be boycotted because of the actions of its government.