North could hardly breathe before centurySYDNEY - Australian all-rounder Marcus North was so nervous in the moments before his first Ashes century that he could barely breathe. Eamon Sullivan out of Rome world swim titles with a virusSYDNEY — Former sprint world record holder Eamon Sullivan has pulled out of the world championships in Rome because of a virus, Swimming Australia said Sunday. Branson’s publicity stunt in Sydney riles Australians ahead of Ashes
“Racist” OZ Davis Cup star banned for calling Opponent “f***ing kaffir”
‘Winning toss and batting crucial for win in Cardiff’, says Rodney HoggSYDNEY - Former Australian fast bowler Rodney Hogg has said that the toss will be crucial in the first test of the Ashes series that begins in Cardiff on Wednesday. McGrath predicts 5-0 series whitewash for AustraliaSYDNEY - Former Australian star Glenn McGrath has predicted that the current Australian squad has the potential of cleaning out England 5-0 in the Ashes series which begins in Cardiff on Wednesday. Hot-shot Aussies to ascend Africa’s highest peakSYDNEY - Several high profile Australians, including Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s wife Therese Rein and Shadow treasurer Joe Hockey, are set to climb Africa’s highest peak. Mitchell Johnson - Baseball’s loss and cricket’s gainSYDNEY - If Australian pace bowler Mitchell Johnson was not spearheading Australia’s pace attack, possibilities would have been high that he could have been a pitcher in any major baseball league. Warne rates Australian squadSYDNEY - With the Ashes series scheduled to begin in less than a week’s time, former Australian spin legend Shane Warne has rated each player of the Australian squad. Ashes 2009, a series too close to call, says RoebuckSYDNEY - This year’s Ashes series between Australia and England promises to be a ripper because the two sides possess both experience and freshness to deliver what is asked of them, feels noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck. Australians warned to beware of Rashid’s spinning talentSYDNEY - Australians have been warned of a rare talent, an exciting young leg spinner on the verge of Test selection. The tourists are to be introduced to Adil Rashid in their final tour game at Worcester on Wednesday. Evert concerned about grunting women tennis playersSYDNEY - Former tennis great Chris Evert has admitted that she’d have trouble playing with the “louder, shriller” grunting now emitted by some leading women tennis players. Researchers unravel mystique of great footballersSYDNEY - Wonder how star soccer players like Ronaldo and Beckham dazzle fans with their intricate footwork and amazing ball control? Their skill is just as important, if not more important, than athletic ability, according to a recent study. Australian fans ask cricketers to behave wellSYDNEY - Australian cricket fans have asked Ricky Ponting’s team not to sledge, swear, cheat and spit during the Ashes series starting next month in England. Johnson ready with deadly ‘chin music’ to curb Pietersen’s natural flourishSYDNEY - Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson has promised to maintain his newfound aggression and will be aiming for the badge just above the ribcage England batsman Kevin Pietersen. Only reducing number of matches can save Test cricket from extinction: GilchristSYDNEY - Fomer Australian vice captain Adam Gilchrist has called for a drastic reduction in the number of Test matches in a bid to help preserve the five-day format from the Twenty20 challenge. Border reveals his All Stars Ashes team over last 30-yearsSYDNEY - Former Australian cricket captain Allan Border has named Australia’s best players to have played against England in the past 30 years in July’s special Ashes issue of Alpha magazine. Mark Waugh confident of Australia retaining AshesSYDNEY - Former Australian star, Mark Waugh, has expressed confidence in the Australian squad ahead of the historic Ashes series, saying that Australia is well placed to retain the trophy in England. New South Wales to bid for ‘boom boom’ AfridiSYDNEY - New South Wales is planning to target Pakistani batsman Shahid Afridi as its foreign import for next season’s domestic Twenty20 competition. CA to experiment with coloured balls for day-night TestsSYDNEY - In its attempt to pioneer day-night Tests, Cricket Australia (CA) will set a mock Test with different coloured balls under lights. At right length, Lee’s formidable, says GillespieSYDNEY - Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie feels that Brett Lee can become a formidable force against England in the Ashes series if he can get his length right. Symonds takes to rugby leagueSYDNEY - Andrew Symonds swapped the green and gold jersey of the Australia cricket team for the green and red of Wynnum-Manly to fulfil his dream of playing a senior rugby league match. Lee can be a formidable force in England: GillespieSYDNEY - Retired Australian bowler Jason Gillespie cannot be sure of Brett Lee’s form, but believes his former new-ball partner can be a formidable force in England if he gets his length right. North conquers territories once seemed impossibleSYDNEY - Australian cricketer Marcus North, who scored a century on debut against South Africa, during Australia’s tour of South Africa in February this year, has expressed his views on how he conquered territories which once seemed impossible. Hauritz relishing attacking a dancing Pietersen on a spinning trackSYDNEY - Australia’s only specialist spinner for Ashes series, Nathan Hauritz, is thinking of England’s batsmen, and how they might treat him. Hewitt fired up for Wimbledon after beating Nadal in warm up friendlySYDNEY - Former Australian world No.1 Lleyton Hewitt is fired up for Wimbledon after beating world No.1 Rafael Nadal at an exhibition match in London. Hughes, North waiting for their Ashes debutSYDNEY - Australian Test opening batsman Phillip Hughes and Marcus North are eagerly counting their days to become part of the historic Ashes series. Oz opener Hughes looking forward to stepping on the Ashes pedalSYDNEY - For Cricket Australia’s boy wonder, Phillip Hughes, the only aim before him is to push the pedal of batting form down harder and take the Poms on at full throttle during next month’s Ashes series. ‘Rebuked’ Symonds to play in IPL as T20 specialistSYDNEY - Troubled all rounder Andrew Symonds, whose international career was dissolved after Cricket Australia withdrew its contract, will now play as a Twenty20 specialist, as he has a lucrative deal with IPL franchise Deccan Chargers and is getting offers from teams in England and South Africa. Middlsex stint will give Hughes confidence ahead of AshesSYDNEY - Australian opener Phillip Hughes feels that his quick stint with Middlesex will help him to adjust well to the English conditions for the Ashes series starting next month. Buchanan will complicate things for England, says WarneSYDNEY - Former Australian spin wizard Shane Warne has taken a swipe at his former coach John Buchanan saying that his presence in the England team will create more chances for Australia to win the Ashes. Nielsen not worried with Buchanan’s England assignmentSYDNEY - Australian coach Tim Nielsen isn’t losing his sleep over his predecessor John Buchanan’s decision to joining the England cricket board ahead of the Ashes. Simpson to help Katich improve his tweakersSYDNEY - After helping Simon Katich sharpen his batting skills for the last Ashes tour, former Australian captain and coach Bob Simpson can again be seen helping the left-handed batsmen improve his leg spin for this year’s series starting next month. Symonds’ CA contract loss is Tait’s gainSYDNEY - Cricket Australia (CA) announced Friday that South Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait will be given a contract that was taken away from Queensland all-rounder Andrew Symonds. Symonds not too keen on Queensland contractSYDNEY - Queensland cricket might have found itself a little extra money to offer to Andrew Symonds for 2009-10 but it seems that the all-rounder is no mood to play serious cricket any more. |
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SYDNEY - A publicity stunt that saw a 100-foot image of Virgin Group boss Sir Richard Branson’s face beamed on to Sydney Harbour Bridge has riled Australians.
Aussies show their skins again as Brydan Klein abuses his South African counterpart.
