October10 Aussie backup seamers struggling by: James Nixon Michael Kasprowicz, Stuart Clark, and Shaun Tait are all in doubt for the upcoming Ashes series after picking up injuries.
October10 Fleming confident of 2000 repeat by: Richard Edmunds New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming in the rare position of having a full-strength bowling attack at his disposal.
October10 Bond will not sacrifice speed by: Richard Edmunds Not even the prospect of prolonging his career will force Shane Bond to sacrifice his pace.
October10 Harmison denies Flintoff rumour by: Matt Pitt Steve Harmison has dismissed claims that Andrew Flintoff was given the England captaincy because of his relationship with the paceman.
October10 Mahmood ‘can be next star’ by: Matt Pitt Former England captain Mike Gatting has backed Sajid Mahmood to have a strong Ashes series this winter.
October09 Pietersen or Flintoff to open? by: James Nixon England’s chairman of selectors David Graveney has told media that they are considering opening the batting with Pietersen or Flintoff.
October09 “Play me less” says Shoaib by: James Nixon Shoaib Akhtar has come out saying he wants to play less one-day internationals to try and extend his Test career.
October09 Internal squabbles hurt Aussies by: James Nixon Former England captain Mike Gatting has come out saying internal squabbles and the lack of a settled eleven are hurting Australia.
October09 Ashes terror plot revealed by: Richard Edmunds It has been revealed that the England and Australia cricket teams were potential terror targets last year.
October08 “We must crush England”: Ponting by: James Nixon Ricky Ponting has told his team that its vital they crush England in the Champions Trophy to get the mental edge leading into the Ashes