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The England team failed yet again at the last and final test of the Ashes series against Australia. They were bowled out for only 159 runs in the first innings while the Aussies went on to make a massive 419 spearheaded by Matthew Hayden and Andrew Symonds. The second innings (follow-on) didn’t look too good for the Englishmen either as they got bowled out only for a petty 159 runs with all of their key batsmen failing to perform once again. As a result, Australia went on to win the 4th test along with the Ashes series with a score of 4-0. The Aussies are also looking to change the score to a massive 5-0 series win with the next & final test starting on Tuesday at Sydney.

karan45 :: Dec.27.2006 :: Australia, England :: 1 Comment »

The retirement season continues as England’s Steve Harmison makes his way out from ODI cricket.

“After careful consideration and having taken advice from several people who have been close to me throughout my career, I have decided to retire from one-day international cricket with immediate effect,” said Harmison in a statement. “This has been a difficult decision but I want to play at the highest level for as long as I can and believe that concentrating solely on Test cricket is the best way forward for me during the next phase of what will hopefully be a long England career.”

England selectors announced the 16 man ODI cricket squad in which Harmison’s name was not included.

Dealing with bad form in the limited overs game, The England fast bowler has made a decision which cannot be argued upon by many. According to him, he is keen on concentrating on the longer version of the game.

karan45 :: Dec.22.2006 :: England :: No Comments »