Strauss 'encouraged' by Flintoff form
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"I've spoken to 'Fred' about the whole situation. We both know where each other stands on it - and it's just not an issue between us," Captain Andrew Strauss insists. "At this stage of a tour, maybe people try to create t... more
Views: 497"Ponting's legacy as captain at stake"
Region: Australia"In Ricky's captaincy journey, having been a losing captain in 2005, it's a chance for redemption," former Australian skipper Allan Border said. "Ponting has overseen a couple of different periods as captain: the end of a... more
Views: 665Flintoff focused on Ashes prize
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)Andrew Flintoff said: "The occasion - 1-1 in an Ashes series, having a chance to win the Ashes at The Oval - is huge. "It's my last Test, but I'm not too fussed about that. It's more the chance to win the Ashes again. "I... more
Views: 713Clarke rules out Oval caution
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"In the 50-odd Tests I've played we've never played for a draw, I'm pretty confident we won't be out there trying for draw," the batsman, Michael Clarke said. "If we have no choice then we have no choice. I'd rather 1-1 t... more
Views: 687Clarke eager for Freddie finale
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)Michael Clarke said, "It depends what's going on inside their camp. "Freddie is an amazing player. If we were in that position and it was Ricky (Ponting, the Australia captain), we'd be that keen to have him back in the t... more
Views: 634Flintoff confident of being fit
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"It's my last Test, but I'm not too fussed about that," Andrew Flintoff said. "It's more the chance to win the Ashes again. "I'm probably in a better state than I was going into the last test," Flintoff said. "I think I'm... more
Views: 648Freddie ready for D-Day
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)England's lynchpin all-rounder, Andrew Flintoff said "With the injuries and going through the rehab, at times it has been tough. "But the thought of putting on an England shirt and cap again is the one thing that ge... more
Views: 647Atherton endorses Langer's dossier
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"Aggressive batting, running and body language will soon have them (England players) staring at their bootlaces," Former England captain Mike Atherton said. "One thing this Australia team have in common with their predece... more
Views: 700Katich: Pressure on England
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"It's nice at this point in time to be going 1-1 into the final Test, given that we have won the last Test and played so convincingly," Australia opener Simon Katich said. "Now the pressure is on them to pick a team first... more
Views: 546"Michael Hussey now Mr Average"
Region: Australia"He has got an excellent record; he has been a top player for quite a while. In the last year his average hasn't been great, way below what his Test average is. We know he's a good player, but everyone needs runs. No one h... more
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