Andrew Strauss
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England must be careful with KP: Strauss
Birmingham Former England captain Andrew Strauss warned there are potential dangers in rushing Kevin Pietersen back for the Ashes, despite the star batsman on track to be fit for the first Test at Trent Bridge.
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Agar the probable spin twin
Chloe Saltau Teen spinner Ashton Agar is closing in on the second spinner's berth for the Ashes tour.
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Australia better than many think: Strauss
London Triple Ashes-winning former England captain Andrew Strauss predicts Australia will defy their doubters by putting up a huge fight in the coming series.
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Injured Pietersen still on sidelines
London Star England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy following a repeat MRI scan on his injured right knee on Wednesday.
Injured Pietersen out of final Test
Auckland England batsman will miss final Test against New Zealand and Indian Premier League due to a knee injury.
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Cook backs Compton as England Test opener
Dunedin England cricket captain Alastair Cook says Nick Compton's "intense" approach to batting at the top of the order is worth persevering with.
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England's Ashes hopes on the rise
Chloe Saltau Retirements and selection intrigue in Australia have heightened England's optimism.
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England revel in Australia's 'failings'
Chloe Saltau RETIREMENTS and selection intrigue in Australia have heightened England's Ashes optimism.
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Prior sneaks an Ashes peek
Joe Barton, Sydney England wicketkeeper Matt Prior is officially in Sydney to plug holes for the Sydney Thunder but admits to a reconnaissance mission with next year's blockbuster Ashes series in mind.
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No sweat
Chloe Saltau Captaincy has brought out the best in Australia's Michael Clarke and England's Alastair Cook.
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Captains courageous both on fire for Ashes
Chloe Saltau MICHAEL Clarke's strained hamstring in Hobart gave the first hint this year that he is human. Alastair Cook might not be, given the new England captain doesn't sweat - not even on the subcontinent,...
Malcolm Knox
Fixation on age can't account for Mr Cricket's timeless excellence
Malcolm Knox The Australian who first wore the nickname of Mr Cricket, Bill ''Fergie'' Ferguson, served as the Test team's scorer and baggage handler for almost half a century.
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Pietersen can star in India, says Swann
London Graeme Swann has backed the "polarising" figure of Kevin Pietersen to have a major role in what he believes can be a successful England Test side in India.
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Bell's poor form adds to worries for England
Derek Pringle, Mumbai England is attempting to find an opener since the retirement of Andrew Strauss, while another conundrum has arisen after Ian Bell's second low score of the tour of India was followed by a hundred...
Arthur turns left in search of ways to stop Steyn
Chris Barrett THE words slipped out of Mickey Arthur's lips before he had realised. ''It's no secret that Dale [Steyn] hasn't bowled well to left-handers,'' Australia's coach said, explaining the selection of Rob...
Clarke has qualities to inspire greatness
Phil Lutton Australian coach Mickey Arthur compares leadership credentials of Michael Clarke to those of Graeme Smith.
Mastering Morkel always a tall order
Chloe Saltau MORNE MORKEL poses a very different challenge from his more celebrated pace partner Dale Steyn, but the Australian batsmen's record against one of the giants of the game suggests they have his...
Cook shines in Indian tour match
Mumbai Alastair Cook begins his reign as England's full-time Test captain with an unbeaten century.
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South Africans rubbish text row claims
Johannesburg South Africa cricket officials have rubbished claims their players provoked the text message row that led to England axing batsman Kevin Pietersen.
