Ed Cowan

Usman Khawaja unlucky to be dropped, says Shane Warne

Australian spin legend Shane Warne said the axing of Usman Khawaja was harsh and a similar fate beckons Mike Hussey and Ricky Ponting if the Aussies lose the eagerly-awaited Test series against India.

Man breaks into Ed Cowan’s family home in Sydney

A man broke into the family home of cricketer Ed Cowan on Thursday, a day after he was named as a potential opener in the first test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Dream Test debut forces Ed Cowan to skip best friend’s wedding

Ed Cowan was to be the groomsman at his best friend's wedding before "a pretty decent excuse" of a dream Test debut against India ensured that the opener would now have to miss the entire ceremony.

Phil Hughes not surprised over his omission from Test team

Axed Australia opener Philip Hughes is not at all surprised on losing his place to Ed Cowan for the first cricket Test against India, but vowed to return soon after sorting out his "technical" issues with personal coach Neil D'Costa.

Bill Lawry predicts high-scoring Test series between India and Australia

Former Australian captain Bill Lawry expects a run feast in the eagerly-anticipated India-Australia Test series and feels the side which scores most number of runs will go on to win the rubber starting December 26.

India sweat over Zaheer Khan’s fitness ahead of Boxing Day Test

By Ashish Shukla

Injury-prone Indian pace spearhead Zaheer Khan's fitness remains a concern ahead of the first cricket Test against Australia next week even though he did not show any discomfort while bowling during a practice match in Canberra.

Ricky Ponting will have to do a ‘Rocky’ in do-or-die Boxing Day Test

The National Selection Panel has named 13-man team for the Boxing Day Test with india

Ed Cowan says Peter Roebuck’s demise triggered his run-scoring spree

Ed Cowan, who on Wednesday won a place in Australia's squad for the opening Test against India, says his mentor and celebrated cricket writer Peter Roebuck's death was a trigger for him to start scoring runs, leading to his breaking into the national team.

Test debut on Boxing Day would be a dream come true: Ed Cowan

By CricketCountry Staff

Ed Cowan’s dream of wearing the baggy green for Australia is on the verge of coming true after being selected for the Boxing Day Test against India at Melbourne.

Michael Clarke says every player will have to perform now

Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke said every member of his team has to deliver in the Test series against India as opener Ed Cowan's inclusion at the expense of an experienced Phil Hughes has made it clear that places cannot be taken for granted.