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The Ashes 2013
Sun, March 17 2013
John Buchanan says move to drop players could be ‘masterstroke’ by Mickey Arthur
Former Australia coach John Buchanan believes that the sacking of four players was a hard-line strategy, which could either make Mickey Arthur an Ashes hero or finish his career as an Aussie coach.
Fri, March 15 2013
Graeme Swann undergoes successful surgery, hopeful of playing in Ashes
England off-spinner Graeme Swann faces up to two months' rehabilitation after surgery on his injured elbow, officials said on Friday, raising hopes he will be fit for this year's Ashes double-header.
Thu, March 14 2013
Australian cricketers may attend two-day boot camp ahead of Ashes
A former Special Forces soldier, who was involved in John Buchanan's controversial 2006 boot camp, has offered to help the current Australian wayward team before the Ashes series, to be held in England in July.
Mon, March 11 2013
From graveyard to Ashes – Fawad Ahmed takes giant strides in cricket
Fawad Ahmed's cricketing journey began in a graveyard in his village in northwest Pakistan but could yet culminate in an Ashes Test for Australia at the home of cricket, Lord's.
Wed, March 06 2013
Fawad Ahmed hopes to play in Ashes for Australia
Pakistani asylum-seeker Fawad Ahmed, who was granted a permanent Australia visa in November, wants to play in the Ashes against England, and his state coach believes he is good enough.
Wed, March 06 2013
Injured Graeme Swann in doubt for Ashes
England off-spinner Graeme Swann faces a race against time to be fit for this year's Ashes double-header after injury forced him out of the Test series against New Zealand.
Thu, February 28 2013
Playing in the Ashes would be a dream come true: Fawad Ahmed
Pakistan-born leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed, who played 10 First-Class matches in the country, was working in a warehouse and trying to make his way playing cricket in Australia whilst waiting for a verdict regarding his asylum application. Here he is in an interview with Saj Sadiq of PakPassion.net:
Wed, February 13 2013
We should dominate the Australians during The Ashes, says Matt Prior
England wicketkeeper Matt Prior believes Alastair Cook's men are ready to "bully" old rivals Australia in this year's back-to-back Ashes series.
Thu, January 24 2013
IPL 2013: Michael Clarke’s IPL commitments an area of concern for Cricket Australia
Cricket Australia will be worried by their captain Michael Clarke’s commitment to the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament, Indian Premier League.
Tue, August 19 2014
Is Australia over-indulging in the rotation policy?
Less than 24 hours after defending it, skipper Michael Clarke went on to concede that there were too many changes and the constant shuffling led to the poor performance in Brisbane. If the captain of the side is unsure of the policy, then it surely needs to be revisited.