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Australia to continue short-pitched attack

Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff will be under even more pressure from short-pitched bowling in the second Test starting at Adelaide on Friday, according to John Buchanan

30-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

The Harmison question

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Steve Harmison? England appeared lost for answers on the second day at the Gabba, after their misfiring spearhead had been treated to a second consecutive day of public chastisement

24-Nov-2006•Andrew Miller at Brisbane

Australia confirm their hunger

Australia have treated England like peas on a dinner plate. In the field they were pushed around, squeezed and skewered before Ricky Ponting eventually decided to end his batsmen's meal. Then it was Glenn McGrath who picked up the fork

24-Nov-2006•Peter English at Brisbane

McGrath double completes Australia's day

Glenn McGrath took two late wickets as England fell to 3 for 53 at the end of the second day at the Gabba after Australia stormed to a huge total

23-Nov-2006•The Bulletin by Andrew Miller at Brisbane

Wayward England miss their mark

It may not have been as bad as it could have been but England can't afford too man more days like Flintoff and Co. experienced at Brisbane on Thursday

23-Nov-2006•Peter English at Brisbane

Ponting century powers Australia

Ricky Ponting launched his quest for Ashes vengeance with a brilliant 136-ball century, as Australia piled on the runs on the opening day of first Test at the Gabba

22-Nov-2006•The Bulletin by Andrew Miller at Brisbane

Quick singles: 10,000 Brits flock to Brisbane

There are so many England supporters in Queensland that Andrew Flintoff feels like he's back in Lancashire. It's not a surprise as Brisbane is currently Little Britain - conservative predictions are for an influx of 10,000 supporters for the Test

22-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Stop the talk, start the Ashes

The local slogan for the Ashes is "It's definitely on!" Finally, after 15 months of build-up, it's definitely here

22-Nov-2006•Peter English

Hussey aims to counter Flintoff curse

Michael Hussey says hard work early in his innings will be the key to halting Andrew Flintoff's dominance against left-hand batsmen

19-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Flintoff pleased with progress

It has been a week of fluctuating fortunes for England as they build up to next week's first Test, but Andrew Flintoff is pleased with the progress of his team after another solid day against South Australia which was led by Ian Bell's 132

18-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

'Bombard Flintoff with short stuff' - Waugh

Steve Waugh wants Australia to say nothing to Kevin Pietersen during the Ashes and has advised Ricky Ponting's side to "prey on Andrew Flintoff's ego"

15-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Anderson and Clarke tune up in draw

James Anderson produced an important spell ahead of the first Test while Michael Clarke made a final push for Australian selection in the drawn tour game at the SCG

14-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

'Flintoff is a complete allrounder' - Sobers

13-Nov-2006•Sam Collins

Pietersen happy with acclimatisation

Kevin Pietersen shrugged off his recent problems against the short-pitched delivery after cracking a swashbuckling unbeaten 80 from 111 balls on the second day of England's warm-up match against New South Wales at Sydney

13-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Pietersen stirs England on day of improvement

Three half-centuries to key batsmen provided England with their first good day of the tour, but there were concerns over Marcus Trescothick after he failed against New South Wales at the SCG

13-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

We know we have to improve - Flintoff

Andrew Flintoff has said that the heavy 166-run loss in Friday's opening Ashes tour match did not suddenly turn England into a bad side.

10-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Mr InFredible

Andrew Flintoff had waited seven years and 48 Tests for his first slice of Ashes action, and when it came it was all too brief. Scores of 0 and 3 in the 2005 series opener at Lord's were the prelude to a thumping 239-run defeat, and suddenly all of Englan

10-Nov-2006•Andrew Miller

England land in Sydney to begin Ashes defence

Andrew Flintoff's England side arrived in Australia early on Sunday morning to signal the start of the most anticipated Ashes series in history

05-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Jayawardene leads World ODI Team of the Year

Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lanka captain, was today named captain of the World ODI Team of the Year at the annual ICC Awards ceremony being held in Mumbai

03-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Dravid named captain of Test Team of the Year

Rahul Dravid has been named captain of the World Team of the Year, an award to recognise the best international players of the last 12 months, at the annual ICC Awards ceremony in Mumbai

03-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

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