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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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Jadeja rose four spots in the rankings after India’s 5-0 whitewashing of Zimbabwe
India vice-captain Virat Kohli has revealed that he is not surprised by the dramatic rise of spinner Ravindra Jadeja, who joined West Indies spinner Sunil Narine atop the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI bowlers rankings after the national team’s 5-0 whitewashing of Zimbabwe.
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The last seven-match ODI series between India and Australia was played in October-November 2009
Australia are set to return to India after their 4-0 whitewashing in the Test series in February-March to play seven ODIs and a one-off Twenty20 International.
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McCullum believes it will take a miracle for Australia to beat England at home
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has wished Australia good luck for their Ashes series just weeks after stating that it is near impossible to beat England at home.
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Lehmann’s first assignment will be the crucial Ashes series
Cricket Australia have announced that they have decided to terminate Mickey Arthur as the national team’s head coach in favour of Darren Lehmann just days ahead of the pivotal Ashes series.
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Warner has been made to attend a Test training programme
With David Warner having been demoted to the position of waterboy for the next couple of days after earning himself a suspension till the first Ashes Test on July 10 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, former Australia coach Mickey Arthur believes it would be a huge mistake to allow the opening batsman to play in the first Test as he will not have participated in any competitive cricket prior to the highly anticipated series.
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Clarke believes England won’t know what’s hit them until it’s too late
After having endured non-stop criticism in the press after being handed a 4-0 whitewashing at the hands of India, Australia captain Michael Clarke has delivered a warning to England ahead of the back-to-back Ashes series, which is set to begin in July, stating that they should not underestimate the baggy greens’ batting and bowling capabilities.
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Gough believes the rivalry between Clarke and Cook will be one of the most intense the Ashes has ever seen
Having had the experience of playing in the Ashes and knowing the pressures that come with the old rivalry between England and Australia, former England pace bowler Darren Gough has warned the cricketing world not to dismiss Australia as the underdogs during this year’s back-to-back Ashes series.
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There is no doubt in Lee’s mind that Tendulkar will be drafted into the Hall of Fame almost immediately after he retires
Former Australia pace bowler Brett Lee has announced that Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar deserves to play 200 Test matches after having dedicated more than 20 years of his life to the game.
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Woodhill will be reassessed by the PCB after the Champions Trophy
Former New Zealand assistant coach Trent Woodhill has been appointed as Pakistan’s new batting coach for the Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to begin on June 6 in England.
