Australia’s seemingly forgotten fast bowler Peter Siddle has been thrown a lifeline with Mitchell Starc’s ankle injury which restricted him from mid-match in Cardiff. Siddle has been marooned on 192 Test wickets for some time, but could play in the second Test ahead of Starc whose ankle injury restricted his workload on the third day. […]
For only the second time in his career Mitchell Johnson conceded 100 runs in an innings without taking a wicket during the highscoring opening Ashes Test in Cardiff. The local English supporters stood and applauded as Johnson took his place at fine leg and responded by doffing his cap to the multitudes. On a wicket […]
Despite not having won a a series in England since 2001, the Australians are understandable hot favourites entering the first Test match in Cardiff. The extra pace of Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Johnson is seen as Australia’s trump card, having played key roles in the two lead up games against Kent and Essex. Starc took […]
Those predicting the demise of Chris Rogers as Australia’s opening batsman for the first Test in Cardiff are wrong. Rogers may be the oldest in the party, but in English conditions, he will be one of the first chosen… and at the head of the order ahead of Shaun Marsh. Only injury stopped Rogers from […]
