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Ponting's done well to keep the team afloat - Chappell

Ponting's done well to keep the team afloat - Chappell

The former Australian captain has backed captain Ricky Ponting to stay on as captain, saying that he was impressed with his leadership of a team still in a rebuilding phase

24-Aug-2009•Cricinfo staff
'Sacking Ponting would be completely unfair' - Sutherland

'Sacking Ponting would be completely unfair' - Sutherland

Cricket Australia's chief executive has said sacking Ricky Ponting from the captaincy would be "completely unfair" and has praised his leadership through the Ashes

24-Aug-2009•Cricinfo staff
Menacing Harmison kills off Australia

Menacing Harmison kills off Australia

Harmison's second stint was the money shot, as he filleted Australia's tail with three breakthroughs in 13 balls but his first stint made the difference

24-Aug-2009•Andrew Miller at The Oval
'This is just a stepping stone' - Strauss

'This is just a stepping stone' - Strauss

Andrew Strauss insists England have learned from their post-2005 mistakes and will use their stunning Ashes victory as a springboard to higher honours

23-Aug-2009•Alex Brown at The Oval
Australia admit Hauritz error

Australia admit Hauritz error

Ricky Ponting and Tim Nielsen, the coach, have admitted they got Australia's XI wrong and should have picked the offspinner Nathan Hauritz for The Oval

23-Aug-2009•Cricinfo staff
Hurt Ponting may return to England

Hurt Ponting may return to England

So acute is the pain of a second Ashes defeat that Ricky Ponting, the Australian captain, has declared himself amenable to the idea of a fifth tour of England in 2013

23-Aug-2009•Alex Brown at The Oval
Hussey breaks out of his rut

Hussey breaks out of his rut

Ricky Ponting knew from the moment he spotted Michael Hussey on the final morning he was in the mood to break out of an extended form slump

23-Aug-2009•Peter English at The Oval
Australia fall to No. 4 in Test rankings

Australia fall to No. 4 in Test rankings

Australia's 2-1 Ashes defeat, which culminated in a heavy 197-run loss at The Oval on Sunday, has cost them their No.1 spot in the ICC Test rankings

23-Aug-2009•Cricinfo staff
We love you really, Ricky

We love you really, Ricky

Peter English presents the final plays of the Ashes summer

23-Aug-2009•Peter English at The Oval
Flintoff's fling inspires England Ashes glory

Flintoff's fling inspires England Ashes glory

England have regained the Ashes with a crushing 197-run victory amid jubilant scenes at The Oval

23-Aug-2009•The Bulletin by Andrew Miller at The Oval
Bopara vows to return stronger

Bopara vows to return stronger

Ravi Bopara has vowed to return to the England Test side a better player after being dropped for the Ashes decider following a torrid series

23-Aug-2009•Cricinfo staff
Trott destroys Australian hopes

Trott destroys Australian hopes

What had been billed a farewell bash for Andrew Flintoff became a debutant ball for Jonathan Trott

22-Aug-2009•Alex Brown at The Oval
Is there cause for English pessimism?

Is there cause for English pessimism?

Six sessions remain in which the destination of the Ashes will be decided, and England must surely believe that the litany of surprises that have been strung out across this summer have finally run their course

22-Aug-2009•Andrew Miller at The Oval
Pitch hasn't changed - North

Pitch hasn't changed - North

Despite the team management discussing how bare the surface was in the lead-up, the selectors relied on four fast bowlers instead of calling on Nathan Hauritz's offspin

22-Aug-2009•Peter English at The Oval
Another Ashes scar for Ponting

Another Ashes scar for Ponting

Peter English presents the plays of the day from the third day of the deciding Test

22-Aug-2009•Peter English at The Oval
Trott buries Australia with debut ton

Trott buries Australia with debut ton

Jonathan Trott produced a debut hundred of the highest class to set Australia a huge 546 for victory, but they aren't about to give up without a fight

22-Aug-2009•The Bulletin by Andrew Miller at The Oval
Australia's heads left spinning

Australia's heads left spinning

Australia tried to talk a good game after their second-day collapse, but even their confidence seemed to have a hit as they face a massive challenge to retain the Ashes

21-Aug-2009•Andrew Miller at The Oval
Pitch causes a dust storm

Pitch causes a dust storm

There's nothing quite like a pitch imbroglio to stir the passions, and even moreso when that strip is playing host to an Ashes decider

21-Aug-2009•Alex Brown at The Oval
Strauss on song, Ponting not

Strauss on song, Ponting not

Australia's openers stood firm during a torrid 20.2-over session on the second morning at The Oval, employing luck and skill in equal measures to chisel their way to 61 for 0

21-Aug-2009•Peter English at The Oval
ECB quiet on Flintoff surgery report

ECB quiet on Flintoff surgery report

The ECB has refused to comment on a newspaper report that Andrew Flintoff will undergo major knee surgery straight after the final Ashes Test and be out of action until next season

21-Aug-2009•Cricinfo staff
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