Watto hits back in true Aussie style
SHANE Watson has retaliated to bouncer warnings from an England fast bowler in a way that would make the Australian team proud.
The Ashes
Watson hits back at unmemorable rival
SHANE Watson shrugged off bouncer taunts from England fast bowler Mark Wood and retaliated by issuing his own Ashes warning to the Durham quick.
McGrath’s bold Ashes prediction
GLENN McGrath was famous for his big predictions during his legendary playing career. Nothing has changed in retirement.
Watson in all-round battle against Marsh
AUSTALIAN coach Darren Lehmann admits the selection battle between all-rounders Shane Watson and Mitchell Marsh ahead of the first Ashes Test could come down to the wire.
Sledge behind Watto’s new Ashes rivalry
SHANE Watson wants to hurt one particular English fast bowler and the feeling is mutual. A recent heated incident between the pair explains why.
Why England’s not worried about Smith
ASHES villain Stuart Broad says his team has cooked up a simple recipe to break down No. 1-ranked batsman Steve Smith.
‘Are you for real, Jimmy? Seriously!’
AUSTRALIA great Shane Warne has provided England fast man James Anderson with an ominous warning ahead of the Ashes.
Young bull Marsh chasing underdone Watto
“SORE points” have ruled Shane Watson out of bowling in Australia’s opening tour match against Kent leaving the door open for Mitchell Marsh.
Johnson knew he’d return to full speed
MITCHELL Johnson says he never had any doubt his searing pace would return on cue for an Ashes series, and is confident past torments in England are a thing of the past.
Watson to be let loose in final tour match
SHANE Watson, rested from bowling against Kent, will play at full capacity in Australia’s final warm-up as he tries to find rhythm for the first Ashes Test.
‘I don’t get paid enough to face him’
A FIRED up Mitchell Johnson bowling against an English county side was always going to be a bit of a mismatch. It proved that way.
Australia’s problem spot exposed again
AUSTRALIA has an abundance of talent in their bowling ranks and enough quality batters but there is a glaring weakness that could cost them dearly in the Ashes.
‘It will be all 11 going for Stokes’
MICHAEL Vaughan has warned England to prepare for a verbal barrage from Australia, saying a “vulnerable” Ben Stokes will be the main target.
‘Haydos is naked on the roof’
MATTHEW Hayden has been involved in some incredible Australian cricket stories. But this one is by far the most embarrassing.
Smith’s old club raise a glass to returning star
STEVE Smith’s old league club in Kent, where he celebrated his 18th birthday with a single pint, not surprised he has returned as world’s best batsman.
Cricket’s most bizarre pitch invasion
PITCH invasions don’t get any weirder than what the Australians confronted in Canterbury — a streaking spectator actually pitched a tent in the outfield.
Marsh outshines Rogers in fight for opener’s slot
SHAUN Marsh makes a case to retain his place at the top of the Australian order at Chris Rogers’ expense, posting a fine century in a tour match against Kent.
Cook avoiding Aussies at all costs
ENGLAND captain Alastair Cook will bypass the option for a pre-Ashes hit out against his biggest rival to avoid Australia’s bowlers getting the wood on him.
‘Naive’ Aussie star in $40,000 Ashes scam
IN ONE of the stranger scandals to hit cricket, Australian opener Chris Rogers has been forced to apologise over an illegal Ashes ticket rort.
Is Swann just trying to get square?
STEVE Smith was behind the game plan that forced Graeme Swann into premature retirement — does that explain his criticism of the world’s No. 1 batsman?
Hussey wishes Bayliss well … after the winter
WITH the Ashes looming, former Test star Michael Hussey hopes Trevor Bayliss gets off to a slow start as head coach of England.
‘He could be one of England’s greats’
AUSTRALIA think they have a good chance of securing victory in England for the first time since 2001, but they’ll need to overcome a considerable obstacle first.
Clarke’s knighthood knock back
MICHAEL Clarke says he would knock back a knighthood even if Australia retains the Ashes in England because it wouldn’t “suit him”.
Marsh up for fight to make Ashes side
OF ALL the challenges Australian batsman Shaun Marsh will face on his first Ashes tour, he knows the toughest will be getting to play a Test.
‘Too old’: Clarke hits back at criticism
THE Ashes cold war has heated up with Michael Clarke hitting back at criticism from Aussie Jason Gillespie and ex-England spinner Graeme Swann.
Clarke responds to Warner sledge claims
DAVID Warner has revelled in his role as the Australian cricket team’s on-field enforcer — but was he put up to the job?
Warne’s surprise Ashes omission
SHANE Warne has offered his opinion on the number one selection decision facing Australia ahead of the Ashes next month.
The Ashes Files: Warner all quiet, Dizzy talks up Poms
NEWS and nonsense ahead of the Ashes: the UK view, how scared are the Poms, Kevin Pietersen’s diary and the series explained in bad Venn diagrams.
Bayliss picks surprise player for Ashes camp
TREVOR Bayliss has sprung his first surprise as England coach — calling up uncapped left-arm seamer Mark Footitt for a pre-Ashes training camp.
Torn between two epic feuds
STATE of Origin decider for the ages, or day one of the Ashes? That’s the dilemma for sports fans on July 8 when the Nine Network airs both epic contests.
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