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3rd May, 2013
‘We’re going to England to win’
“We've had our doubters, but we'll go over to win and we'll compete very strongly.”
“We've had our doubters, but we'll go over to win and we'll compete very strongly.”
1st May, 2013
Bailey gets vice-captain nod for Champions Trophy
Bailey was named vice-captain while Coulter-Nile was called up for Australia's defence of the Champions Trophy.
Bailey was named vice-captain while Coulter-Nile was called up for Australia's defence of the Champions Trophy.
24th April, 2013
Australia — for once the underdogs
Despite their horror show in India, former captains are backing Clarke's side to shock England, come the Ashes.
Despite their horror show in India, former captains are backing Clarke's side to shock England, come the Ashes.
24th April, 2013
Haddin recalled for Ashes as Australia opt for experience
Haddin replaced Watson as vice-captain for the upcoming Ashes.
Haddin replaced Watson as vice-captain for the upcoming Ashes.
20th April, 2013
Watson steps down as Australia vice-captain
Watson said he had been “wrestling with the decision” for a while but it was the right time for a change.
Watson said he had been “wrestling with the decision” for a while but it was the right time for a change.
10th April, 2013
Wisden turns 150, warns of ‘Ashes overkill’
“Ten straight Tests will be less of an occasion, more of a routine.”
“Ten straight Tests will be less of an occasion, more of a routine.”
4th April, 2013
Australia paceman Pattinson a doubt for Champions Trophy
Pattinson will need abdominal surgery for an existing condition.
Pattinson will need abdominal surgery for an existing condition.
3rd April, 2013
Rising Australian star Starc hits contract jackpot
CA unveiled a list of 20 contracted players amid reports that Starc is celebrating a million dollar pay-day.
CA unveiled a list of 20 contracted players amid reports that Starc is celebrating a million dollar pay-day.
2nd April, 2013
Two years on, Clarke still has the stomach for the fight
While his personal stock has risen inexorably on the back of a torrent of runs, Clarke's Australia could hardly be said to be looking ready to contest back-to-back Test series against England this year.
While his personal stock has risen inexorably on the back of a torrent of runs, Clarke's Australia could hardly be said to be looking ready to contest back-to-back Test series against England this year.
20th March, 2013
‘Unfit’ Clarke backs Watson to lead in final Test
"I haven’t spoken to the selectors, but I would imagine that Watto will be the captain, that’s for sure,” Clarke said.
"I haven’t spoken to the selectors, but I would imagine that Watto will be the captain, that’s for sure,” Clarke said.
18th March, 2013
Watson to rejoin Australia for fourth Test in India
“I've a burning ambition to be an Australian Test player for as long as I can be," Watson said.
“I've a burning ambition to be an Australian Test player for as long as I can be," Watson said.
13th March, 2013
Fat, late and lazy: Aussie backlash turning against banned players
“This day has been coming for some time.”
“This day has been coming for some time.”
13th March, 2013
Tide turns against Watson in Australia’s ‘homework-gate’
Watson, the most senior of the players and the team's vice captain, dubbed the punishment “extremely severe”.
Watson, the most senior of the players and the team's vice captain, dubbed the punishment “extremely severe”.
13th March, 2013
Sacking won’t ruin our friendship, says Clarke
"I’ve got the respect of those guys and they know how much I respect them."
"I’ve got the respect of those guys and they know how much I respect them."
12th March, 2013
Suspended Watson wants to play for Australia again
“I feel like I've worked my absolute bum off to have an opportunity to represent my country.”
“I feel like I've worked my absolute bum off to have an opportunity to represent my country.”
12th March, 2013
Australia in crisis after axings
Australia's preparations for their Ashes double-header against England have been plunged into turmoil after four players were axed for not doing a homework assignment during the tour of India.
Australia's preparations for their Ashes double-header against England have been plunged into turmoil after four players were axed for not doing a homework assignment during the tour of India.
12th March, 2013
‘Watson must act in the interests of the team’
I think he acts in the best interests of the team, sometimes: Pat Howard
I think he acts in the best interests of the team, sometimes: Pat Howard
12th March, 2013
Shattered Watson returns home, contemplates retirement
“I am at a stage where I am sort of weighing up my future.”
“I am at a stage where I am sort of weighing up my future.”
12th March, 2013
They disrespected the coach: Clarke
“I want the public and the media to understand...it’s not just about one incident.”
“I want the public and the media to understand...it’s not just about one incident.”
11th March, 2013
Fawad Ahmed’s journey from graveyard to Baggy Green
“Cricket was his passion. When he was not selected for the national team, he told me 'I will play international cricket at any cost'.”
“Cricket was his passion. When he was not selected for the national team, he told me 'I will play international cricket at any cost'.”
