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Short cuts - Ponting's ace

Plays of the day from the first day of the Brisbane Test

23-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

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

Quick singles: How's the air up there, Trevor?

23-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Warriors pick uncapped bowler to replace Dorey

The fast bowler Tim Macdonald will make his debut for Western Australia in their Pura Cup match against New South Wales at the SCG starting on Friday

23-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

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

The Gabba uncovered

Cricinfo provide an overview of The Gabba, the venue for the first Test of the 2006-07 Ashes

22-Nov-2006•Martin Williamson

Blues win by one run in last-ball thriller

New South Wales scraped home by one run in a thrilling Ford Ranger Cup match against Western Australia at the SCG

22-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

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

Head to head: The key Ashes battles

As both captains have said, it's time for the talking to stop. Tomorrow's eagerly anticipated first Test contains a number of head-to-heads that could prove pivotal in the destination of the Ashes. Here, Cricinfo takes a look at seven of the most importan

22-Nov-2006•Andrew Miller

The experts deliver their tips

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

Johnson flies to Melbourne for Pura Cup match

Mitchell Johnson has made a last-minute trip to Melbourne to play in Queensland's Pura Cup match against Victoria after being named Australia's 12th man for the first Test at the Gabba

22-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Gilchrist prepared for round-the-wicket attack

The pressure of the Ashes is not showing on Adam Gilchrist. Two night from the toss Gilchrist laughed at his misfortune against England in 2005 and spoke of the unusual "new challenge" Australia face

21-Nov-2006•Peter English in Brisbane

Jostling fast men unsure of next step

Shaun Tait expects the next couple of days to count for little, Mitchell Johnson doesn't plan to lift his training intensity above the usual level and Stuart Clark is pretty happy to be in Brisbane after his thigh injury recovered ahead of schedule

20-Nov-2006•Peter English in Brisbane

Warne slams inclusion of Jones

Shane Warne has hit out at England's decision to recall Geraint Jones behind the stumps in place of Chris Read, and believes that Australia will be handed a huge advantage if Ashley Giles is also named in the side that takes the field at Brisbane on Thurs

20-Nov-2006•Andrew Miller in Brisbane

Pietersen to stay down the order

Kevin Pietersen will not bat at No.4 in the first Test despite the absence of Marcus Trescothick at the top of the order

20-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Ponting says age concerns are 'nonsense'

Ricky Ponting has described as "nonsense" suggestions the Australia team for the first Test at Brisbane starting on Thursday is too old

20-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Hair engages leading lawyer

Darrell Hair has hired a leading lawyer from the Marylebone Cricket Club in an effort to restart his international career, according to The Australian

20-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

MacGill to miss one-dayer with nose injury

Stuart MacGill's interrupted start to the season has continued after he injured his nose in a fielding accident on Saturday

20-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Harmison declares himself fit

Steve Harmison is confident he will be fit for the first Test starting at Brisbane on Thursday after missing England's tour match against South Australia with a side strain

20-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

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