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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.
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.”
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.
26th March, 2013
Clarke to miss IPL but fit for Ashes: CA
CA said after a medical assessment that Clarke was several weeks away from returning.
CA said after a medical assessment that Clarke was several weeks away from returning.
24th March, 2013
Clarke confident of being fit for Ashes
"It's very unlikely I'll miss the Champions Trophy and the Ashes,” Clarke said.
"It's very unlikely I'll miss the Champions Trophy and the Ashes,” Clarke said.
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.
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
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.”
8th March, 2013
Steyn to miss first Pakistan ODI
S. Africa are likely to go into the first ODI without both their strike bowlers, Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel.
S. Africa are likely to go into the first ODI without both their strike bowlers, Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel.
12th February, 2013
First Test lineup for India ‘very open’: Clarke
“There are 17 guys in the squad, we're all fighting for a spot – unfortunately, you can only pick 11.”
“There are 17 guys in the squad, we're all fighting for a spot – unfortunately, you can only pick 11.”
4th February, 2013
Clarke wins fourth Allan Border Medal
Clarke won his fourth Allan Border Medal as the nation's cricketer of the year at a gala ceremony in Melbourne.
Clarke won his fourth Allan Border Medal as the nation's cricketer of the year at a gala ceremony in Melbourne.
2nd February, 2013
‘Daunting task for Australia to win the Ashes’
They deserve to start favourites, England, no doubt about it: Jason Gillespie
They deserve to start favourites, England, no doubt about it: Jason Gillespie
19th December, 2012
Australia go into ‘quarantine’ before Boxing Day Test
“We feel the Test is massively important, we want to quarantine the 13 players.”
“We feel the Test is massively important, we want to quarantine the 13 players.”
13th December, 2012
Australia focused on beating Sri Lanka: Clarke
“I'm sure that if we improve on the series against South Africa, we'll continue to have success.”
“I'm sure that if we improve on the series against South Africa, we'll continue to have success.”
