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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

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

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

We can cause Australia problems - Strauss

Andrew Strauss believes it is time to "start walking and stop talking", as England and Australia enter the final straight ahead of Thursday's Ashes opener at Brisbane

21-Nov-2006•Andrew Miller in Brisbane

Jones surprised at recall

For the second time in his career Geraint Jones has stolen England's wicketkeeping spot out of Chris Read's gloves

20-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

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

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

Bell ready for round two against Australia

Ian Bell says he is ready to bat at No.3 during the Ashes, despite the fact that he struggled against Australia last year in England

20-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Lee and Tait should bowl together - Chappell

Brett Lee and Shaun Tait should be unleashed on the England batsmen in a fast-bowling partnership reminiscent of Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson, according to Ian Chappell

20-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Warne threatens England with flipper

Shane Warne has given England notice that his flipper is well and truly back

19-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

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

England batsmen too inexperienced, says McGrath

Glenn McGrath is licking his lips at the prospect of bowling to an inexperienced England top order after Marcus Trescothick returned home

19-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Test greats push for Clarke

Several Australian Test greats have urged the selectors to play Michael Clarke in Thursday's first Ashes Test even if Shane Watson is declared fit

19-Nov-2006•AFP

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