Showing posts with label Ashes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ashes. Show all posts
December 29, 2013
September 24, 2013
England announce 17-man Ashes squad
England selectors named a 17-man squad for the Ashes Test series in Australia including three players uncapped at Test level – Yorkshire batsman Gary Ballance, Warwickshire pace bowler Boyd Rankin and Durham all rounder Ben Stokes.
England squad
Alastair Cook (Capt)
Matt Prior (VC)
James Anderson
Jonathan Bairstow
Gary BallanceIan Bell
Stuart Broad
Michael Carberry
Steven Finn
Monty Panesar
Kevin Pietersen
Boyd Rankin
Joe Root
Ben Stokes
Graeme Swann
Chris Tremlett
Jonathan Trott
August 06, 2013
England call Graham Onions and Chris Tremlett for fourth Test of Ashes
Just hours after England had retained the Ashes courtesy of a
rain-affected draw in the third Test at Old Trafford on Monday, the
selectors unveiled their squad for the fourth match of the series, which
starts on Friday.
Fast bowler Chris Tremlett and Graham Onion was also selected, with all 11 players who took the field at Old Trafford. England look for a series victory after winning the first Test at Trent Bridge by 14 and the second, at Lord's, by a colossal 347 runs.
"While the players should be congratulated on retaining the Ashes there is still a lot of cricket left in this series and it is important that the players recover and refocus ahead of another crucial week of Test cricket," said England national selector Geoff Miller.
"The inclusion of Graham Onions and Chris Tremlett gives (coach) Andy Flower and (captain) Alastair Cook an opportunity to assess both the fitness of the bowling attack following the third Test as well as the conditions at Durham," he added.
England squad:
Alastair Cook (capt), Joe Root, Jonathan Trott, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, Jonny Bairstow, Matt Prior (wkt), Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, James Anderson, Graham Onions, Chris Tremlett.
Fast bowler Chris Tremlett and Graham Onion was also selected, with all 11 players who took the field at Old Trafford. England look for a series victory after winning the first Test at Trent Bridge by 14 and the second, at Lord's, by a colossal 347 runs.
"While the players should be congratulated on retaining the Ashes there is still a lot of cricket left in this series and it is important that the players recover and refocus ahead of another crucial week of Test cricket," said England national selector Geoff Miller.
"The inclusion of Graham Onions and Chris Tremlett gives (coach) Andy Flower and (captain) Alastair Cook an opportunity to assess both the fitness of the bowling attack following the third Test as well as the conditions at Durham," he added.
England squad:
Alastair Cook (capt), Joe Root, Jonathan Trott, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, Jonny Bairstow, Matt Prior (wkt), Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, James Anderson, Graham Onions, Chris Tremlett.
Twitter Reactions
Stuart Broad on Twitter :
"We have retained the Ashes and it feels magnificent!!!"
Kevin Pietersen on Twitter :
"Ashes retained.. Wow! What a feeling.. Outstanding by this team to do it in 3 Tests"
"And.. Thank you for being so nice during this Test! It was an incredibly proud moment when I found out about the record.. More runs to come!"
Steven Finn on Twitter :
"Congrats to the guys retaining the ashes. Great effort!!"
Tim Bresnan on Twitter :
"Ashes retained.#5pmsomewhereintheworld "
Matt Prior on Twitter :
"Everyone's waiting for the#5pmsomewhereintheworld well it's 5.40pm in the UK thats close enough for me!!! #ashesretained #proud "
Graeme Swann on Twitter :
"Many times I have cursed the rain in Manchester, but today I would take it home to meet my grandma and marry it. "
Alec Stewart on Twitter :
"Congrats to England on retaining The Ashes#Ashes2013 #RISE "
Paul Collingwood on Twitter :
"I love days like this. Never get bored of beating the Aussies. Ashes retained#Ashes #RISE "
Damien Martyn on Twitter :
"We have retained the Ashes and it feels magnificent!!!"
Kevin Pietersen on Twitter :
"Ashes retained.. Wow! What a feeling.. Outstanding by this team to do it in 3 Tests"
"And.. Thank you for being so nice during this Test! It was an incredibly proud moment when I found out about the record.. More runs to come!"
Steven Finn on Twitter :
"Congrats to the guys retaining the ashes. Great effort!!"
Tim Bresnan on Twitter :
"Ashes retained.
Matt Prior on Twitter :
"Everyone's waiting for the
Graeme Swann on Twitter :
"Many times I have cursed the rain in Manchester, but today I would take it home to meet my grandma and marry it. "
Alec Stewart on Twitter :
"Congrats to England on retaining The Ashes
Paul Collingwood on Twitter :
"I love days like this. Never get bored of beating the Aussies. Ashes retained
Damien Martyn on Twitter :
"Well done England on retaining the Ashes #ashes "
Captains Says...
The Ashes-holders went into the match on the back of wins by 14 and 347
runs in the first two Tests at Trent Bridge and Lord's respectively.
"It's obviously a great feeling if a slightly strange feeling today,"
Cook said. "We were behind the eight ball for quite a lot of this game,
but we fought hard today and had a little bit of luck with the weather.
"It's certainly nice to retain the Ashes."
"I think it's been a really good series," Cook added. "At Lord's we played really well. Trent Bridge was a nailbiting game and we were glad to get on the right side of that result."
"This game, it was an important toss to win but fair play to Australia, the way they played put us under a lot of pressure, getting 500 and plenty in that first innings, but we responded pretty well with the bat and fought hard," Cook said of an England first innings 368 featuring Kevin Pietersen's 113.
"Obviously the weather hasn't been ideal today but you can't predict that. It hasn't quite got the atmosphere because of that, but the feeling in the dressing room now is a very pleasant one," Cook, out for nought on Monday, added.
"We set out to retain the Ashes and we've done that. After three Test matches I would have snapped your hand off to be in this position," he said. "Now we want to go and win the series."
Australian captain Clarke said. "I don't want to take anything away from England, they played good cricket and deserved to be 2-0 up,"
"That's the price you pay if you go 2-0 down in England, there's always a chance of a bit of rain and we've paid the price.
"But I'm proud of the way we've fought in this Test match."
As for his century, Clarke said: "I'd rather make a duck and have won the Test match."
"It's obviously a great feeling if a slightly strange feeling today,"
Cook said. "We were behind the eight ball for quite a lot of this game,
but we fought hard today and had a little bit of luck with the weather."It's certainly nice to retain the Ashes."
"I think it's been a really good series," Cook added. "At Lord's we played really well. Trent Bridge was a nailbiting game and we were glad to get on the right side of that result."
"This game, it was an important toss to win but fair play to Australia, the way they played put us under a lot of pressure, getting 500 and plenty in that first innings, but we responded pretty well with the bat and fought hard," Cook said of an England first innings 368 featuring Kevin Pietersen's 113.
"Obviously the weather hasn't been ideal today but you can't predict that. It hasn't quite got the atmosphere because of that, but the feeling in the dressing room now is a very pleasant one," Cook, out for nought on Monday, added.
"We set out to retain the Ashes and we've done that. After three Test matches I would have snapped your hand off to be in this position," he said. "Now we want to go and win the series."
Australian captain Clarke said. "I don't want to take anything away from England, they played good cricket and deserved to be 2-0 up,"
"That's the price you pay if you go 2-0 down in England, there's always a chance of a bit of rain and we've paid the price.
"But I'm proud of the way we've fought in this Test match."
As for his century, Clarke said: "I'd rather make a duck and have won the Test match."
August 05, 2013
England Players interacted with fans after a draw in 3rd match,Ashes
 |
| Ian Bell signs autographs |
 |
| Johny Bairstow poses for a picture with fans |
 |
| Joe Root's signing autographs |
 |
| Stuart Broad signs autographs |
 |
| Graeme Swann poses with fans |
 |
| Captain Alastair Cook poses with fans |
 |
| Graeme Swann accepts the offer of a drink |
 |
Graeme Swann poses for a photo with a fan
|
 |
James Anderson (L) and Joe Root of England smile at a cardboard cut-out of Geoffrey Boycott
|
 |
Stuart Broad poses with a fan and her flag
|
 |
Alastair Cook, captain of England celebrates with fans
|
 |
Kevin Pietersen of England celebrates with fans
|
 |
James Anderson with the fans to sign autographs and take pictures
|
 |
Kevin Pietersen meets fans
|
 |
| James Anderson poses with fan |
August 02, 2013
CA seeks clarification on Khawaja dismissal
Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive officer James Sutherland has
sought clarification from the International Cricket Council (ICC) on the
dismissal of Usman Khawaja on Day 1 of the third Ashes Test against
England at Old
Trafford.
Left-handed batsman Khawaja was adjudged caught behind off spinner Graeme Swann for 1 in the first session at Old Trafford Thursday.
“CA has sought an explanation from the ICC on the dismissal of Usman Khawaja. In our view, the on-field decision and referred decision using Decision Review System (DRS) were both incorrect. CA remains a strong supporter of DRS and believes it is important that cricket continues to improve and build confidence in DRS," said Sutherland.
“We understand and accept that from time to time mistakes can be made. However in this instance, on behalf of the player, the team and all cricket fans, we feel duty bound to seek further explanation as to how this decision was arrived at.”
Related Link: http://bit.ly/12KYs1e
Left-handed batsman Khawaja was adjudged caught behind off spinner Graeme Swann for 1 in the first session at Old Trafford Thursday.
“CA has sought an explanation from the ICC on the dismissal of Usman Khawaja. In our view, the on-field decision and referred decision using Decision Review System (DRS) were both incorrect. CA remains a strong supporter of DRS and believes it is important that cricket continues to improve and build confidence in DRS," said Sutherland.
“We understand and accept that from time to time mistakes can be made. However in this instance, on behalf of the player, the team and all cricket fans, we feel duty bound to seek further explanation as to how this decision was arrived at.”
Related Link: http://bit.ly/12KYs1e
 |
Usman Khawaja |
August 01, 2013
Twitter is abuzz condemning the controversial decision:
Umpires protecting each other is the main reason DRS is causing controversy! - Scott Styris
That is a ridiculous decision by both the on & off field umpires. DRS creating yet more controversy. Any wonder players don’t walk! - Alec Stewart
And people say you should Walk …. No chance when you get decisions like that… - Michael Vaughan
Feel for a young player who is trying to make his way in the game…. Really poor decision…. - Michael Vaughan
#ICC please explain the farcical decision of Usman Khawaja, players careers on the line here! - Tom Moody
That is an unbelievable decision what a joke by both on & off field umpires, covering each others backsides! - Tom Moody
DRS was introduced to eradicate the human howlers…humans are out to prove that no technology can eliminate human errors. - Aakash Chopra
I’ve just sat down to watch the test. That was one of the worst cricket umpiring decisions I have ever seen. - Kevin Rudd
Dharmasena was the 3rd umpire.. And he will umpire the next test!! Should be sacked! - Dean Jones
That is a ridiculous decision by both the on & off field umpires. DRS creating yet more controversy. Any wonder players don’t walk! - Alec Stewart
And people say you should Walk …. No chance when you get decisions like that… - Michael Vaughan
Feel for a young player who is trying to make his way in the game…. Really poor decision…. - Michael Vaughan
#ICC please explain the farcical decision of Usman Khawaja, players careers on the line here! - Tom Moody
That is an unbelievable decision what a joke by both on & off field umpires, covering each others backsides! - Tom Moody
DRS was introduced to eradicate the human howlers…humans are out to prove that no technology can eliminate human errors. - Aakash Chopra
I’ve just sat down to watch the test. That was one of the worst cricket umpiring decisions I have ever seen. - Kevin Rudd
Dharmasena was the 3rd umpire.. And he will umpire the next test!! Should be sacked! - Dean Jones
 |
| Usman Khawaja Dismissal |
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)