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Hayden the complete opener, says Bill Brown

Hayden the complete opener, says Bill Brown

Matthew Hayden has become the "complete opener" but not even his extended purple patch deserves comparison with Sir Donald Bradman

11-Nov-2002•Doug Conway

England crushed by Australian juggernaut

England crushed by Australian juggernaut

Australia destroyed England in just four days in the first Ashes Test at the Gabba

10-Nov-2002•Claire Killeen

The buck stops with me - Hussain

The buck stops with me - Hussain

England captain Nasser Hussain admitted that he had been mistaken to put Australia in on the opening day of the first Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane.

10-Nov-2002•CricInfo

Australia in commanding position at close of day three at the Gabba

Australia have opened up a 278-run lead after a day of hard-fought Test cricket in the best traditions of the Ashes

09-Nov-2002•Claire Killeen

England face struggle in Brisbane

England face struggle in Brisbane

Australia have opened up a 278-run lead after a day of hard-fought Test cricket in the best traditions of the Ashes

09-Nov-2002•Claire Killeen

England back in contention after brave fightback

England back in contention after brave fightback

England have staged a remarkable fightback on the second day of the first Test at the Gabba, dismissing Australia for 492 and ending the day in the relatively strong position of 158 for the loss of just one wicket

08-Nov-2002•Claire Killeen

Matthew Hayden rules supreme on opening day of Ashes series

Matthew Hayden rules supreme on opening day of Ashes series

Australia have made the most of being sent into bat by England skipper Nasser Hussain on day one of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba

07-Nov-2002•Claire Killeen

England left to rue missed chances in Brisbane Test

England left to rue missed chances in Brisbane Test

Australia made the most of being sent in to bat by English skipper, Nasser Hussain on day one of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba

07-Nov-2002•Claire Killeen

Duncan Fletcher points to missed chances in Brisbane

Duncan Fletcher points to missed chances in Brisbane

When England coach Duncan Fletcher spoke to the press at the end of the first day's play in the Brisbane Test, he blamed missed opportunities for the fact that his side found themselves on the wrong end of a commanding Australian batting display.

07-Nov-2002•CricInfo

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