Global Test batting skills being `eroded` by `lucrative` T20 tournaments, says Gooch

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 10:10

England batting coach Graham Gooch has said that the skills of Test match batting are being eroded by Twenty20 and one-day cricket following Australia`s dismal batting show at the Lord`s Ashes Test.

Girl faints at Alastair Cook`s PC

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 13:51

England captain Alastair Cook was left wide-eyed and stunned after a girl fainted in the room where he was addressing a press conference here, prompting him to quip about the "impact" he would make in the ongoing Ashes series.

Lehmann wants more from Australia`s batsmen

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 18:04

Australia coach Darren Lehmann has told his top order batsmen to up their game in time for the second Test against England at Lord`s starting on Thursday.

Clarke`s men taking inspiration from Brits for Ashes due to lack of Aussie sport heroes

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 14:16

The Australian squad going into the Ashes is reportedly looking for inspiration from British sports heroes, especially Andy Murray, as their country runs short on sports icons with heavy failures in the field.