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“At the moment, Australia have got someone with exceptional skill in Mitchell Johnson, who is bowling exceptionally quickly”
England opening batsman Nick Compton has admitted that Australia left-arm pace bowler Mitchell Johhnson “has been absolutely exceptional” throughout the ongoing Ashes series.
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“Sometimes you have got to look yourself straight in the mirror and know where you are at”
England vice-captain and wicketkeeper Matt Prior has announced that the national team have to be “firing on all cylinders” when they head into the third Test in Perth.
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“It’s hard to see a way right now where England can come back”
Former Australia spin king Shane Warne has announced that the third Ashes Test in Perth will be “a real defining moment” in Alastair Cook’s reign as captain since he has the opportunity to make or break England’s campaign.
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“There are people questioning our desire and hunger and that really hurts because it means we have been giving the wrong impression, but nobody wants to win the Ashes more than us”
England vice-captain and wicketkeeper Matt Prior has admitted that his performance in the ongoing Ashes series has been “embarrassing”.
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England have not beaten Australia in Perth since 1978
England captain Alastair Cook has announced that his side have to “deliver something very special” during the third Test in Perth if they are to have any chance of salvaging the series and retaining the Ashes.
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“In India even on the best of wickets you don’t get the same pace, or even bowlers who can generate similar pace and bounce”
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has admitted that “one of the big challenges” his side face in the upcoming series against South Africa is getting “used to the pace and bounce”.
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The England players have come under fire for their behaviour after retaining the Ashes
England captain Alastair Cook had demanded an apology from Australian broadcaster Channel Nine after they said that the England batsmen were trying to cheat the Hot Spot technology by putting silicon tape around the edges of their bats.
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Swann is ready to take on his role as England’s knight in shining armour
England spinner Graeme Swann has announced his intentions to silence Australia captain Michael Clarke throughout the ongoing Ashes series as he poses the biggest threat to England retaining the coveted urn.
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Vaughan was appalled by the number of domestic Twenty20 matches being played
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has announced that he wants to “punch” the country’s cricket administrators “in the face” over the unbelievable number of domestic Twenty20 games being played during the historic Ashes series.
Cowan is confident Australia can bounce back and end the series as a 2-2 draw
Despite being 2-0 down in the ongoing four-Test series against India, Australia opening batsman Ed Cowan believes his side still have the chance of salvaging a draw and retaining some of their dignity.
