The Ashes 2009 News

Flintoff set for Ashes finale; Trott to debut

Published: August 17, 2009

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Andrew Flintoff is all set to bid farewell to test cricket in next week’s fifth and final match of the Ashes at the Oval after he was named in the 14-man squad for the match.


Deal with Bopara the appropriate way: Stewart

Published: August 14, 2009

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Former England captain Alec Stewart is afraid that the selectors may turn Ravi Bopara into this generation’s Mark Ramprakash, saying that Bopara must be given more time to establish himself in the team.


Ramprakash ready for the challenge

Published: August 13, 2009

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Mark Ramprakash has said that he would “cherish and savour” the chance to make a dramatic comeback at the Oval and help England reclaim the Ashes.


Clark not a certainty for Oval despite match-winning show

Published: August 12, 2009

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Australian fast bowler Stuart Clark is not a certainty for the fifth Ashes test to be played at the Oval despite his strong performance in the fourth test at Headingley, chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch said.


Ashes pressure got to me: Johnson

Published: August 11, 2009

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Australian speedster Mitchell Johnson has admitted that the main reason for his poor performance in the first three tests was the pressure of leading the attack in such a huge series.


Flintoff boost for England ahead of fifth test

Published: August 11, 2009

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England got a huge boost on Monday ahead of the fifth Ashes test with the news that talismanic all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is fit to play in the series decider.


Ponting ecstatic at “unbelievable” win

Published: August 10, 2009

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Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has said that his side was “unbelievable” in the fourth test where they thrashed England by an innings and 80 runs to win the test and level the series 1-1.


Australia crushes England to level series

Published: August 10, 2009

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Australia romped over England by an innings and 80 runs and won the fourth test at Headingley inside three days to level the series 1-1 and stay in the hunt to retain the Ashes.


Flintoff will not play if unfit: Strauss

Published: August 7, 2009

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England skipper Andrew Strauss has said that he won’t let sentiments come in his way if he has to break the news to all-rounder Andrew Flintoff that he is not fit to play in the fourth test.


We have the momentum: Ponting

Published: August 7, 2009

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Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said on Thursday that the Aussies have the momentum going into the fourth Ashes test of a cracking series so far.


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