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The Ashes: Mystery men defy Australia’s bowlers
THEY’RE the “Who’s that?” not the “Who’s who?” of English cricket but two rookie batsmen have provided an encouraging start to the Ashes, writes RON REED. More »
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Why the Ashes heat is on like never before
WHEN THE ASHES take block on the cricket calendar, everyone is in the hot seat – never more so, perhaps, than when the latest edition fires up at the Gabba, writes RON REED. More »
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Gabba is a graveyard for English visitors
THE VENUE for the first Ashes Test, the Brisbane Cricket Ground, or The Gabba as it is more commonly known, has been an unshakeable citadel for Australian cricket since 1988, says KEN PIESSE: EVEN A DRAW IN THE First Test at The Gabba will be a massive bonus f... More »
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Extras can mount up on the England Ashes tours
SENDING an SOS back home for replacements has become commonplace on Ashes campaigns Downunder. KEN PIESSE recalls the most famous occasion when veteran Colin Cowdrey was summoned to face the chin music from Lillee and Thommo. More »
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Oops, my mistakes – by Test captain Steve Smith
THERE IS NO bigger job in Australian sport than captaining the Test cricket team, especially against England – and the incumbent Steve Smith does not deny he is a work in progress. Chief Writer RON REED delves into Smith’s newly-published autobiography. More »
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Why Glenn Maxwell might be better off batting down the list
Everyone associated with Victorian cricket would love to see colourful all-rounder Glenn Maxwell retain his tenuous grip on his spot in the Test team for the Ashes and will give him all the help they can – but are they going about it the right way? Chief write... More »
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Quicks hold the keys to the Ashes
JOE ROOT’S Englishmen are intent on a successful Ashes defence, but as KEN PIESSE reports, the form of the fast bowlers on both sides will be pivotal. More »
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Phony bravado fools no-one
DAVE WARNER’S mindless spruiking for this summer’s Ashes series threatens merely to reinforce the old ugly Aussie tag, says GEOFF POULTER. More »
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Money keeps pouring in for Dusty Martin
RICHMOND CHAMP Dustin Martin is making millions. KEN PIESSE reports on Dusty’s signing spree and other moves in the world of sport. More »
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Thommo wasn’t the only terror at Lord’s
The old enemy will soon be on their way here to defend the Ashes and GRAHAM BICKNELL opens the batting with memories of a history-making day at Lord’s. More »
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England’s pace attack has a few question marks
ENGLAND HAVE not yet named their team for the Ashes and cricket expert IAN CALLEN – himself a former Test fast bowler – is wondering whether they have a surprise weapon among their all-important but ageing pace bowling artillery: AUSTRALIA’S LOSS of the Ashes ... More »
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Bang goes Aussie cricket’s pride
FORGET THE upcoming Ashes for a moment – both Australia and England have suffered humiliating defeats by long-shot outsiders in quick succession. Chief writer RON REED found some reasons to enjoy watching it: More »
