Chappell: Ponting still the best captain
Region: Australia"Not only did they (selectors) handcuff Ponting at The Oval with four pacemen on a palpably dry pitch, but they also, once again, resorted to the failed ploy of expecting part-time spinners to do a specialist task. This is... more
Views: 565KP: Broad can fill Flintoff void
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)Kevin Pietersen said: "Freddie (Flintoff) has struggled with too many injuries this summer and maybe hasn't made the impact he would have liked in this thrilling series. "His retirement would leave a void in any side. But... more
Views: 641Strauss hails team efforts
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"We had to work so hard for it today," England captain Andrew Strauss said. "These things never come easy. "It's been hard work by the XI on the field and the backroom staff as well. It's a massive moment and I'm determin... more
Views: 534Ponting ready for Ashes fallout
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"I'll be answering some questions. You always do when you lose a game or a series like this. It's part of the job, what leaders are expected to do." said Ricky Ponting. "I've never doubted myself on anything I've ever don... more
Views: 650Miller: We were right not to gamble
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)National selector Geoff Miller said: "It's always easy to gamble. We're not in the throes of gambling. We've set out the way we want to go forward - the word we use so often and it's important now is 'consistency'. "We'll... more
Views: 593"Leaving out Hauritz was a blunder"
Region: Australia"After all the hype, I think the final match was decided by one spell, from Stuart Broad after lunch on Friday. In fact, I'd say the series has boiled down to two spells, with Broad following Andrew Flintoff's great effort... more
Views: 603KP: It was nerve-wracking
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"Test matches against Australia, watching them is unbelievable. When you're participating you feel a lot more in control," Kevin Pietersen said. "When you're watching, it's so nerve-wracking because you can't do anything.... more
Views: 664Ponting: England have distractions
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)Australia captain Ricky Ponting said: "That's one thing that they are going to have to worry about I guess over the next few days. "There will be some distractions there, even if you read the papers today it's all about A... more
Views: 762Ricky Ponting: The heat is on
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"It's fair to say he's got a few more things on his plate at the moment than we have," said the Australia captain, Ricky Ponting. "But it's only a couple of weeks ago I was sitting around answering all those questions." ... more
Views: 549Warne tells Colly to stop hiding
Region: AustraliaThe former Australia spinner, Shane Warne said: "Up to now, Collingwood has been looking after himself rather than the interests of his team by staying at five, while Ravi Bopara and Ian Bell have been taking the flak abov... more
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