Clarke should relinquish ODI captaincy after the World Cup
It will let him give his best as his Test career winds down and allow Steven Smith to settle into the leadership role in the long run
View ArticleNew Zealand have more self-belief now
They've drawn from their captain's aggressive style, and their crowds will get up Australia's face. Clarke and Co. have their work cut out
View ArticleLack of an explosive batsman hurt England
Relying on bits-and-pieces players, a lack variety in their bowling, and choosing Eoin Morgan as captain contributed to their early exit from the World Cup
View ArticleNo. 1: Matthew Hayden
Opening the batting on the former Australia captain's all-star Ashes XI picked from among his contemporaries: a burly attacker from Queensland
View ArticleNo. 2: Alastair Cook
Joining Matthew Hayden as opening partner in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: an unflappable run-getter from England
View ArticleLoss of Harris will change Australia's bowling plans
Ryan Harris was a bowler for all roles, and his absence makes the Ashes a bit more difficult to call
View ArticleNo. 3: Justin Langer
At one-drop in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: a gritty left-hand batsman who was a handy opener
View ArticleNo. 4: Kevin Pietersen
Leading the middle order in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: a dashing batsman from England (or South Africa)
View ArticleNo. 5: Steve Waugh
At No. 5 in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: his predecessor
View ArticleNo. 6: Michael Hussey
At No. 6 in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: a man they called Mr Cricket
View ArticleNo. 7: Adam Gilchrist
Behind the stumps in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: the greatest wicketkeeper-batsman of all time?
View ArticleNo. 8: Andrew Flintoff
The allrounder in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: the star of England's 2005 Ashes win
View ArticleNo. 9: Jason Gillespie
At No. 9 in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: a fast bowler who scored a Test double-hundred
View ArticleNo. 10: Shane Warne
The specialist spinner in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: a man with over 700 Test wickets
View ArticleEvery player will feel Haddin's absence
Brad Haddin's record in all matches against England is phenomenal, not least during the most recent Ashes. Walking out without him will be a very different experience for the Australians
View ArticleNo. 11: Glenn McGrath
Last batsman in, but opening with the ball in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: a man who bowled with unwavering accuracy
View ArticleTime for Clarke to keep it simple
Michael Clarke is at his best when getting on to the front foot. Against Stuart Broad his weight is now going backwards in anticipation of short stuff, which leaves him vulnerable
View ArticleThe importance of knuckling down
Batsmen don't seem adept at getting through testing spells of bowling these days - as we saw at Edgbaston
View ArticleSteven Smith should continue at No. 3
Australia's new captain looks dominant in that position, even with the pronounced initial movement of his feet
View ArticlePup and I
Sitting back and reflecting on the retirement of Michael Clarke a week or so after the Ashes, I was struck by how much our careers intertwined
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