London: Former Australian cricketer Jeff Thomson has said that Australian captain Ricky Ponting, who is flying home for a rest, should not abandon his “sinking ship” but rather stay back and clear up the mess in England. Thomson said that unless
London: Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has said that Ricky Ponting’s captaincy isn’t “crap”, and told critics to lay off.Responding to comments made by former fast bowler Jeff Thomson, Gillespie told Sun Sport: "I find the questioning of his captaincy
It maybe suddenly in vogue, thanks to 'Lage Raho Munnabhai', but according to an author, ''Gandhigiri'' has been an age-old weapon in cricket where spinners have been practitioners of the non-violent means - getting the better of their willow-wielding rivals without really hurting them.
Dubai:Dismayed at the widespread sledging that plagues modern day cricket, former Australia stumper Rodney Marsh urged all stakeholders in the game to get together and clean up their act.
Sydney:Glenn McGrath might have declared himself on track for the Ashes but former pacer Jeff Thomson has raised doubts about the veteran medium pacer being at his best for the much-anticipated series and has called on the Australians to look beyond the 'champion' bowler.
Sydney:Australian fast bowling great Dennis Lillee says everything is falling into place for his protege Mitchell Johnson to make an Ashes impact against England this year.
Kuala Lumpur: Irfan Pathan today sought the help of none other than Jeff Thomson and the former Aussie pace spearhead spent time and gave tips to the beleaguered Indian left-arm seamer on his run-up and bowling action.
Johannesburg: Zimbabwe will be rank outsiders when it takes on reigning champions and tournament favourite Australia in a World Cup Group 'A' match in Bulawayo on Monday.
Johannesburg: Zimbabwe will be rank outsiders when it takes on reigning champions and tournament favourite Australia in a World Cup Group 'A' match in Bulawayo on Monday.
Johannesburg: Cricket came late to the concept of a World Cup. It was not until 1975, 98 years after the first Test match, that the inaugural World Cup took place.
