Strauss not hitting panic button
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)England captain Andrew Strauss said “It’s a time to be calm and not to panic - if we win at the Oval we win the series." He added: "It's pretty hard to take. We didn't really turn up but we have to take it on ... more
Views: 555"We must find reasons behind defeat"
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"As a group of 11 players we have to stand up and take it on the chin and say that was far below the level where we think we should be playing at. "We need to learn lessons from it and make sure we don't make those mistak... more
Views: 486Ponting buoyant after draw
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"Things went a bit more to plan than they did at other times in the series and with these other guys who have missed out a little bit in the first couple of Tests getting some results in this game, it should probably put u... more
Views: 362"Booing is part and parcel of cricket"
Region: AustraliaMarcus North said: "It is part and parcel of the game now." North said: "A lot of us get booed out there. That is the home ground advantage I guess." "The atmosphere when playing Test cricket here is great even t... more
Views: 465Warne expects Siddle to pave way
Region: Australia"Ben Hilfenhaus and Peter Siddle make a very inexperienced attack first off. I think Brett Lee and Stuart Clark may both be in contention for places," said The spin legend Shane Warne. "It will be interesting to see wheth... more
Views: 469Flower hails improved Anderson
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)England coach Andy Flower said: "Jimmy has become more confident about what he does. He has had injury concerns and injuries can make us all feel a little weak. "But he is strong now, he has conditioned his body well, he'... more
Views: 332Aussies want Freddie to be ready
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)Marcus North said: "We want to play the best side we can play against when we play any other country. "We have already seen the impact that Andrew Flintoff has had on this series. He had a quiet game with the ball but he ... more
Views: 405Broad boosted by England backing
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"He has handled everything that international cricket has thrown at him incredibly well since he came in, I think he is a fantastic young cricketer now and he is going to be even better as he progresses and as the team pro... more
Views: 361North predicts Fred effect
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)Marcus North said: "You've got to be fair to Flintoff. His performance at Lord's was outstanding and one of the best bowling performances he has put in during his career. "It is hard to be critical of how he has bowled in... more
Views: 388Ponting shrugs off boo-boys
Region: Australia"There is never anything untoward," Ricky Ponting said. "It is always good, light-hearted stuff, and when England have a sniff of winning the volume goes up tenfold. They add a lot to the whole experience of the Ashes. "... more
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