‘My relationships were outstanding, except with Watson’, reveals Mickey Arthur

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Arthur and Watson’s relationship started deteriorating during Australia’s tour of India in February

Former Australia coach Mickey Arthur, who was fired just two days prior to the Ashes, has revealed that he had an “outstanding” working relationship with all the players, except for all-rounder Shane Watson.

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Andrew Strauss backs England to win Ashes

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Strauss wants England to take full advantage of Australia’s troubles

Former England captain Andrew Strauss has become the latest cricketer to join the ‘England are going to win the Ashes’ bandwagon after he himself noted that Australia are struggling to pick themselves up after the numerous amount of controversies the side have been involved in over the past six months.

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Mickey Arthur instilled fear in the Australian team, reveals Ricky Ponting

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Arthur put many of the players under too much pressure

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has revealed that ex-coach Mickey Arthur instilled fear into the heart of the team during his tenure, but also added that his successor Darren Lehmann will inject a new and much-needed calm into the squad.

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The tour of India was by far the lowest point in my international career, admits Shane Watson

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Watson admitted the ‘homework-gate’ controversy could have been avoided

Australia batsman Shane Watson has admitted that the lowest point of his international career came during the national team’s recent four-Test tour of India, where they were shown no mercy by being whitewashed 4-0.

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