Ian Bell: Decider finely poised
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"After day one, it's pretty much 50-50," said Ian Bell. "I guess with the starts we've had we could have been in a slightly better position," he admitted. "But it was quite a hard day. It didn't feel quite like your usua... more
Views: 603Siddle insists Ashes still even
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"I think we are in a pretty good position," Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle said. "To get eight wickets at the end of day and they are 300-odd, it's pretty even. "With the new ball, there was plenty of pace but the pit... more
Views: 789Ponting not seeking revenge
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"Let's make one thing clear. I am not going into this series-deciding Test at The Oval seeking revenge for 2005.” said Ricky Ponting It's never been unfinished business for me," Ricky Ponting said. "There's bee... more
Views: 639Clarke tips side for greatness
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"The mood in the camp is very positive. We know it's going to be a really hard Test, but we're in a confident position at the moment," said Michael Clarke. "As an Australian team, there's a lot less experience in our team... more
Views: 679"Freddie as phenomenal as Sachin"
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"At Cardiff, on the first day of the Ashes series, the atmosphere was dead for the first few hours but then all of a sudden Freddie came to the crease and the whole ground was lifted. It was phenomenal and no other player ... more
Views: 617Ponting relishing pressure clash
Region: United Kingdom (Great Britain)"I spoke to the other players before the first Test and told them I was excited about the whole series and how much it meant to me," Australia captain Ricky Ponting said. "But this game now, I don't remember being this ex... more
Views: 494Strauss '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
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