Australia tour of England and Scotland, 2013 news from Cricinfo.com

'As a nation, we're not comfortable with winning'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shortly before he left for the tour to Australia, Graeme Swann talked about playing for England, the Ashes rivalry, and retirement

Captain cautious

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Michael Clarke's Ashes diary is guarded - as is to be expected from a book written at this stage of his career

Old hand Carberry fights for chance

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Michael Carberry came to international cricket late and endured a tough induction but was able to draw on a well of experience to prove his ability

Time 50-over cricket is nurtured and sustained

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

All cricket's skills are on view in the 50-overs game. If the format is to retain its importance, it must be in the spotlight

Dice fall favourably for Fawad

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia's new legspinner found favourable conditions to make his first ODI appearance against a major nation and he produced an encouraging display

Fawad's choice opens cultural faultlines

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Hurried in as the legspinning saviour of Australian cricket, Fawad Ahmed's choice to not wear the Australian shirt bearing their beer-company sponsors has sparked a wider debate on immigration

The Morgan-Bopara impetus to England's line-up

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The presence of these two batsmen has made England's lower middle order more explosive, and given the team a more formidable look in ODIs

Anatomy of a maverick

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

How Pietersen's unique batting style makes him one of the most difficult batsmen to bowl to

Records galore for Finch and Australia

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Stats highlights from an incredible Twenty20 game in Southampton, where 457 runs were scored in 40 overs and seven bowlers conceded 40 or more

Ashes heroes in series defeats

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Only six bowlers have done better than Ryan Harris' 24 wickets at 19.58 in a losing Ashes campaign

Inspiring Haddin a positive for Australia

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia's record-breaking wicketkeeper has overcome personal challenges to play an anchoring role for the team

The fulfilment of a boyhood dream

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

To go unbeaten for the first time in an Ashes series since 1977, alongside players whose records will stand the test of time, is an achievement to cherish

Cooky's mistake, and the turning points of the series

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Plus the inevitable obligatory urine jokes, natch

Australia's hale and hearty hero

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Troubled by injuries, Ryan Harris was not a member of the Australia attack at the start of the series. By the end, he had forever written himself into Ashes lore

Bell, Swann and Harris take the honours

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Stats highlights from the five-Test series, which England won 3-0 despite their overall numbers being pretty similar to Australia's

Signs of development but much to do

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia's Ashes performance wasn't far off what was expected: a wholehearted, often impressive, bowling attack but an inconsistent batting order, although there are signs of promise

Not their best, but good enough from England

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo assesses the performances of the England players who appeared in the Ashes series

Clarke makes a game out of it

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Over 440 runs in a day that included a daring declaration, a dramatic chase, lovely weather, fading light, an anticlimax, a presentation, fireworks and champagne - not a bad way to end the Ashes

Succour for Clarke and joy for Cook

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England take a 3-0 victory but know they had more in the tank, while Australia showed gradual improvement after Lord's. Expect both sides to be at the limit of their game in Brisbane

Winning three consecutive Ashes series at home and fastest Test fifties

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Stats highlights from the exciting final day's action at The Oval

Light fades on Oval party

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

It was a celebration of England. A celebration for Test cricket. It was loud. It was fun. It was nonsensical.

Adventure almost vindicated for gambler Clarke

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A few more runs on the board more quickly and a few more overs to bowl England out and Australia might almost have had a sniff of victory at The Oval

Haddin's provides some Australian success

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo present the plays of the day from day five at The Oval

The power of three

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The importance of Shane Watson's belligerent century at The Oval can't be overstated

Australia's era of decline

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Fundamental issues remain with how the game is run in Australia, although the country's sporting problems are not restricted to cricket

An Aussie spy at The Oval

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Who wouldn't want to see KP and Ian Bell blazing away on a balmy summer's day? Apparently the England team

Count the drinks, not the runs

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

It was a day where patience was tested all round; the batsmen showed, the bowlers used and the crowd had to find it

Root's sweep, Woakes' drive

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the third day at The Oval

The Ashes dossiers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

If England and Australia have been compiling intelligence files ahead of the return series, what have each of the teams learned?

Drizzle followed by Smith's sizzle

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The allrounder lit up a day that was marred by some above-average rains and below-average bowling

Kerrigan's dream turned nightmare

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Why does a cricketer's long-cherished hope of performing on the biggest stage often crumble on the big day?

Winning despite a misfiring top order

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England's top three wickets have averaged 23.75 per partnership in Ashes 2013, which is their lowest in a series win in over 100 years

Smith shows a ton of learning

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Steven Smith has shown more development than any other young Australia batsmen this year and after missing out at Old Trafford now has a hundred to show for it

What's next for England?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The nucleus of this England side is not going to change overnight, but some key players are now the wrong side of 30 and will leave tough holes to fill when the time comes

An odd series in so many ways

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

For the most part, the tension of a contest has been lacking, and listlessness has been a recurring feature

Whoa Watto!

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A big hundred by Australia's No. 3 even warmed England hearts

Kerrigan suffers on nightmare debut

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Thrown in at the deep end and despite a promising record, Simon Kerrigan produced as wretched a performance as a specialist bowler has in Test cricket for many years

Talent frustrated no longer?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shane Watson's innings was encouraging for Australia but its timing means the questions will remain for now

Watson plot most intriguing of many

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England surprised everyone with their selections but the success of Australia's new No. 3 trumped even that

Australia celebrate Shane Watson Day

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shane Watson has appeared in several guises as an Australia player - they need him to stick with this one

End of a barren spell for Australia's No.3s

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Stats highlights from the first day's action at The Oval

Watson takes it firmly in the neck

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the first day at The Oval

Lehmann fires, but misses the point

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Instead of trying to rattle the England players, Australia's coach should focus on the issues in his own team

Most memorable Ashes moments

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Vote on our shortlist of classic Ashes moments that have taken place in England since 1981

What Australia have done right

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Their batsmen may have flopped but their bowlers have done their homework and stuck to their plans

Why Australia are in pieces

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

There's a fair few reasons, and this column will take you through them all

Why Ryan Harris should play at The Oval

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

He and Chris Rogers have been Australia's sole positives in the latter half of this Ashes series

Much closer than 3-0

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Despite the series scoreline, England's batting average is only 3.66 more than Australia's, which is the lowest since 1970 in a series with a margin of three of more Tests

First drop or first dropped?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Usman Khawaja was not the reason for Australia's defeat in Chester-le-Street, but he hasn't solved the team's No. 3 problem either

Twenty Test hundreds makes my head spin

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The satisfaction of being up on the charts with England's heroes and win the series

England's Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

For all their blatant differences, Bell and Pietersen are a duet as melodious in deed as in sound

What next for England?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

They're playing fine cricket, but they're a way off the 2011 pace, and as the expectations pile up, their goals have been shrinking

How England turned the tables

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

At 109 for 0 and then 147 for 1, Australia were well in command at Chester-le-Street but Stuart Broad, Tim Bresnan and Graeme Swann had other ideas

Australia forget how to win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Few of Australia's recent losses will hurt like the one at Chester-le-Street, because they know - they know - they should have won it

A magical session, but England can get better

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Nine wickets in a dramatic session saw England surge to a series victory, but that should not be allowed to gloss over the issues raised against Australia

Australia's roadrunner out of reach

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia have got close to England a few times in the series only to be unable to quite catch them and when they have let chances slip they have done so in style

Warner can make a difference

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

For the duration of his innings it appeared David Warner would get the better of England, but it wasn't meant to be. However, it confirmed that Australia can't afford for his talent to be wasted

Rogers the master of the DRS

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the fourth day at Chester-le-Street

England getting ahead 3-0 in the Ashes and Broad's best

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Stats highlights from England's win over Australia at Durham in the Ashes

Bell creates his Ashes legacy

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

With his side in trouble again, Ian Bell produced another innings to transcend the situation and write his name in the Ashes history books

Ashes Highlights: Durham, Day 3

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Watch highlights as England won the toss and chose to bat first on the third Day of the 4th Ashes Test

English ascendency not going to plan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Their top three are having the kind of series that usually sees England lose - and yet they are winning

Prior's tremendous tumble

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from day three at Chester-le-Street

Clarke doesn't fear defeat

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia's captain sets aggressive fields and isn't afraid to take a gamble, unlike Alastair Cook, who is typically conservative

Second oldest maiden centurion ends long wait

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Stats highlights from the second day of the fourth Ashes Test at Durham

Rogers waits no more

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The 19 balls that Chris Rogers spent on 96 felt almost as long as the 35 years and 344 days he had to wait to become a Test centurion

Fitting, fortunate and deserved

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Chris Rogers scored a century that was scratchy, ugly and lucky. It was also the equal of any made by an Australian in the past 18 months

Broad shoulders the burden

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Weighed down by impossibly high expectations, Stuart Broad again produced a performance to hint at greatness

Umpire's call, decision overturned

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Plays of the day from the second day of the Chester-le-Street Test

Australia's economy brings great value

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ryan Harris and Peter Siddle have led Australia's bowling in this series, but it was their other three team-mates who stole the show in an opening day battle of patience and discipline

Lyon's simple ploy that foxed England

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Nathan Lyon is not a "modern" offspinner but his old-school values have served him well

England's self-inflicted wounds

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England's batsmen did not appear to know whether to stick or twist on the opening day, but should have followed the lead of their captain

Ashes Highlights: Durham, Day 1

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Watch highlights as England won the toss and chose to bat first on the first Day of the 4th Ashes Test

Please, Australia, stop searching for the saviour

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Nathan Lyon is not the saviour of Australia cricket but he is a very solid offspinner who should not have been dropped. It is time to stop searching for something that doesn't exist and trust what does

Polyhedral dice decide Starc's fate?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the opening day at Chester-le-Street

The Siddle riddle

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia's quintessential workhorse doesn't get much swing but there's enough movement to keep everyone guessing

Australia's pace attack their one saving grace

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England have dominated most aspects of the Ashes so far, but the one area where Australia have trumped them is fast bowling

Lyon seeks turn in fortunes

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

With the identity of Australia's specialist spinner still undecided, Nathan Lyon has much to gain - or lose - in the next two Tests

Villainy the need of the hour

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

How good are Cooky and the boys at looking evil and stroking cats while laughing sinisterly? Not very, is the sad truth

I'm feeling as good as in 2011

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Retaining the Ashes in 14 days was an outstanding effort by us, but we are fully focused on the remaining two Tests

Watson must open for long-term gains

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

That's where he wants to play and he knows he will be judged on his results at the top of the order

England's magnificent seven

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

They may not possess Botham-standard superstars, but more than half their team consists of formidable players

Most memorable Ashes innings

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Vote on our shortlist of classic Ashes moments that have taken place in England since 1981

Damn the weather, but Australia turn a corner

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

After the humiliation of Lord's, Australia refocused their game and, if it hadn't been for the weather, would probably have won in Manchester. That bodes well for the remainder of the Ashes

Australia show their truer colours

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The recent run of defeats has made people think Australia are worse than they are. Old Trafford was a fairer reflection on their standing, but they must continue to improve over the rest of this series

Underwhelming way to secure glorious prize

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Having been outplayed at Old Trafford, England retaining the Ashes was met with a subdued atmospshere

Still reasons for Clarke to smile

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia were always going to lose this Ashes. A victory in this Test wouldn't change that. But just by winning this Test they could have proved something to themselves

How England retained the Ashes

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo charts England's 14-day journey to maintaining their grip on the urn

Review it again, Kumar

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Plays of the day as England retained the Ashes with a watery draw

Cricket retreats to dark ages

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

An arbitrary decision about when it is safe to play has endangered Australia's chances of reclaiming the urn

Good but not great

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Although the Ashes are almost within their grasp, there are obvious areas in which this England side can improve

Declare and be damned

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

There is nothing like poor weather and trying to gauge a declaration to mess with a cricketer's mind - just for once Michael Clarke should have asked the journalists instead

Australia still don't make much sense

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

If the rain holds off Australia could still win this Test and keep the Ashes alive, but a lot of their decisions continue to suggest confused thinking

Australia's Pratt moment

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Plays of the day from the fourth day at Old Trafford

Where is the knowledgeable Old Trafford crowd?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

It was a monumental struggle from KP but he eventually constructed a classic. You couldn't have said the same about the beer-snake builders in the stands

Pietersen restates value to England

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In the process of becoming England's most prolific run-scorer in international cricket, Kevin Pietersen re-emphasised his singular talent

Bowlers ready for some heavy lifting

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Michael Clarke may have a tricky decision to make over the follow-on but, after an impressive day and with the Ashes at stake, the attack must continue to front up

KP stocks still on the rise

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Old Trafford bars emptied to witness some Kevin Pietersen magic - let us hope there is still more to come

Nathan, meet Kevin

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Nathan Lyon stayed relatively cool in the face of a typical Kevin Pietersen assault but it led to his removal from the attack

Pietersen England's most prolific

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the third day at Old Trafford