England avoids White wash - England vs Austraia - Ashes Series

England avoids White wash - England vs Austraia - Ashes Series

At last England won the first match against the mighty Australians, but Australia have the won the series by 6-1.

Graeme Swann took five wickets as England got a four-wicket win over Australia at the Riverside.

England would have suffered the indignity of becoming the first international side to lose a one-day series 7-0 but spared their blushes with victory at Chester-le-Street.

Match Summary
England won the toss (Elected To Field)
Umpires: Asad Rauf and Nigel Llong
Third Umpire: Peter Hartley
Match Referee: Roshan Mahanama

Australia Batting: 176/10 in 45.5
England Batting: 177/6 in 40.0 6 wickets

England won by 4 wickets

England Vs Australia Series - Ponting Slams Century - Ashes Series Update

England Vs Australia Series - Ponting Slams Century - Ashes Series Update

Australia are leading the Series 5-0 and still two matches are to go, Anyhow Australia have won the Series.

Australia Skipper Ricky Ponting knocked brilliant century which helped the Aussie to win five consecutive one-day international.

Ponting in his 317th One Day International smashed 27century.

Australia will be looking to white wash the series by winning the sixth and seventh ODI.

Match Summary
England won the toss (Elected To Bat)
Umpires: Asad Rauf and Richard Kettleborough
Third Umpire: Nigel Llong
Match Referee: Roshan Mahanama

England Batting 299/10
Australia Batting 302/6 in 48.2 overs

Australia won by 4 wickets

Australia won the Series - England Vs Australia - Ashes Cricket Update

Australia won the Series - England Vs Australia - Ashes Cricket Update

England lost the series. Australia are leading the series by 4-0.

England displayed another poor performance from the bat, Top order again failed miserably, England made 220 All out in 46.3 Overs

Australia on the other hand reached the target in 43.4 Overs, With Return of Ricky Ponting Australia are getting in the Best form.

Bret Lee showed why he is the most dangerous bowler in the Australian Side, Bret Lee took five wickets at the bottom of the England Innings.

Match Summary
England won the toss (Elected To Bat)
Umpires: Asad Rauf and Nigel Llong
Third Umpire: Ian Gould
Match Referee: Roshan Mahanama

England Batting 220/10 in 46.3overs
Australia Batting 221/3 in 43.4overs

Australia won by 7 wickets

Live 4th ODI England Vs Australia - Collingwood Rested

Live 4th ODI England Vs Australia - Collingwood Rested

Australia are at its best, Australia are Leading the Series 3-0. England are in do or die situation, they have to win the Fourth one day to keep the series alive.

Australia Skipper Ricky Ponting back in the Squad after a few days gap. Were as England have rested their Star player Paul Collingwood and James Anderson.

Collingwood will return to squad return for the final match of the campaign at Chester-le-Street next weekend.

Squad for Australia for 4th ODI against England
Ricky Ponting (captain),Michael Clarke, Stuart Clark, Brad Haddin, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, Phillip Hughes, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Simon Katich, Brett Lee, Graham Manou, Andrew McDonald, Marcus North, Peter Siddle, Shane Watson

Squad for England for 4th ODI against Australia
Andrew Strauss (captain), Ian Bell, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan,Alastair Cook, Graham Onions, Monty Panesar, Matt Prior, Adil Rashid, Ryan Sidebottom, Graeme Swann.

Australia Defeated England by 6 Wickets - Australia Lead 3-0

Australia Defeated England by 6 Wickets - Australia Lead 3-0

Australia made a hat trick by defeating England by 6wickets.

Earlier England won the Toss and elected to bat, But the England top order once again fail to give England a flying start, but at the end England managed to score 228 with the help of tailender batsman.

Australia on other lost early wickets but Cameron White's maiden century helped Aussies to six-wicket win against England as they went 3-0 up in the seven-match series.

Match Summary
England won the toss (Elected To Bat)
* Umpires: Peter Hartley and Tony Hill
* Third Umpire: Richard Kettleborough
* Match Referee: Roshan Mahanama

England Batting: 228/9
Australia Batting: 230/4

Australia won by 6 wickets

Fourth ODI will played on 12th September at Lord's

Live 3rd ODI - England Vs Australia - Ashes Series Update

Live 3rd ODI - England Vs Australia - Ashes Series Update

Australia are leading the series by 2-0, England have to win the Third one Day Series to keep the series alive.

England Skipper Andrew Strauss have asked his team mates to contribute more with bat. In the Second one day England were 74 without loss but lost quick wickets.

Strauss added "We have been in the game at the halfway point and at times in the batting phase we have looked favourites to win both games but all credit to Australia, they kept coming at us, created chances and took wickets."

England Squad for Third ODI against Australia
Andrew Strauss (captain), Ian Bell, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, Paul Collingwood, Alastair Cook, Graham Onions, Monty Panesar, Matt Prior, Adil Rashid, Ryan Sidebottom, Graeme Swann.

Australia Squad for Third ODI against England
Michael Clarke (captain), Stuart Clark, Brad Haddin, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, Phillip Hughes, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Simon Katich, Brett Lee, Graham Manou, Andrew McDonald, Marcus North, Peter Siddle, Shane Watson

England Lost 2ODI - Australia won by 39runs - Ashes Series Update

England Lost 2ODI - Australia won by 39runs - Ashes Series Update

England lost the 2nd ODI. Australia are leading the series by 2-0.

Johnson played splendid well he made 43 of just 23balls and took 2 crucial wickets. he was awarded man of the match.

Match Summary
England won the toss (Elected To Field)
Umpires: Ian Gould and Tony Hill
Third Umpire: Nigel Llong
Match Referee: Roshan Mahanama

Australia Batting 249/8
England Batting 210/10

Australia won by 39 runs

3rd ODI will be played on 9th September 2009

2009 England Vs Australia Squad 7 ODI Series - Aus - Eng Teams

2009 England Vs Australia Squad 7 ODI Series - Aus - Eng Teams

After the win in the Ashes Test Series, England Skipper Andrew Strauss will be looking to ODI Series with more positive approach, as Australia will be with out Ricky Ponting, Ponting will join the Australia after the Fourth One Day.

7ODI will start from 4th September 2009 to 20th September 2009.

Squad for England against Australia for One Day Series
Andrew Strauss (captain), Ian Bell, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, Paul Collingwood, Alastair Cook, Graham Onions, Monty Panesar, Matt Prior, Adil Rashid, Ryan Sidebottom, Graeme Swann.

Squad for Australia against England for One Day Series
Michael Clarke (captain), Stuart Clark, Brad Haddin, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, Phillip Hughes, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Simon Katich, Brett Lee, Graham Manou, Andrew McDonald, Marcus North, Peter Siddle, Shane Watson

Live England Vs Australia ODI Schedule - Fixture - Time Table Seven

Live England Vs Australia ODI Schedule - Fixture - Time Table Seven

Australia lost the Ashes Test Series and T20 washed out, Australia will be looking to 7ODI series against England.

Seven One Day series will began from 4th September 2009 to 20th September 2009

1st ODI Day/Night
4th September, 2009, Friday
Australia Vs England
Kennington Oval, London
Timing: 13:00 local, 12:00 GMT, 5.30 PM IST

2nd ODI
6th September, 2009, Sunday
Australia Vs England
Lord's, London
Timing: 10:15 local, 09:15 GMT, 2.15 PM IST

3rd ODI Day/Night
9th September, 2009, Wednesday
Australia Vs England
The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Timing: 14:30 local, 13:30 GMT, 7.00 PM IST

4th ODI
12th September, 2009, Saturday
Australia Vs England
Lord's, London
Timing: 10:15 local, 09:15 GMT, 2.15 PM IST

5th ODI Day/Night
15th September, 2009, Tuesday
Australia Vs England
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Timing: 14:30 local, 13:30 GMT, 7.00 PM IST

6th ODI Day/Night
17th September, 2009, Thursday
Australia Vs England
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Timing: 14:30 local, 13:30 GMT, 7.00 PM IST

7th ODI
20th September, 2009, Tuesday
Australia Vs England
Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Timing: 10:15 local, 09:15 GMT, 2.15 PM IST

Live England Vs Australia T20 - England Squad - Australia Squad for T20 Match

Live England Vs Australia T20 - England Squad - Australia Squad for T20 Match

England have won the most Prestigious THE ASHES Test Series by 2-1. Australia's 197-run loss in the deciding fifth test at the Oval.

Australia's most successful captain Ricky Ponting has led this team down after the retirement of star bowlers Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne and wicket-keeper batsman Adam Gilchrist.

Twenty20 Game is a different ball game as both the side skipper have been changed. England under Paul Collingwood will lead the Twenty20 were as Australia will lead by Michael Clarke

England Twenty20 Squad
Paul Collingwood,Ravi Bopara,Stuart Broad,Eoin Morgan,Adil Rashid,Ryan Sidebottom,Jonathan Trott,Andrew Flintoff,Luke Wright,Graeme Swann,Owais Shah,Matt Prior,Joe Denly,Tim Bresnan,James Anderson

Australia Twenty20 Squad
Michael Clarke,Callum Ferguson,Nathan Hauritz,Ben Hilfenhaus,David Hussey,Mitchell Johnson,Brett Lee,Graham Manou,Dirk Nannes,Tim Paine,Adam Voges,David Warner,Shane Watson,Cameron White,Brad Haddin

First Twenty20 Match
30 Aug,2009
07:00 PM IST
Old Trafford, Manchester

Second Twenty20Match
1 Sep,2009
11:30 PM IST
Old Trafford, Manchester

Final Ashes For Flintoff - Ashes Test Series - Final Ashes Test Series

Final Ashes For Flintoff - Ashes Test Series - Final Ashes Test Series

According to ECB, All Rounder Andrew Flintoff will be fit for the Final Ashes Test Match. It would be decider Ashes Test match as series is level by 1-1.

Flintoff announced his retirement from test series as this will be final Ashes Test Series. All rounder missed the fourth Ashes Test and England lost the fourth Test Series by inning and 80runs.

Meanwhile Anderson will be also be fit for the final Ashes Test Series. England have to win the Final Ashes Test series to regain the Ashes.

Final Ashes Test Series will be played on 20th August 2009
5th Test The Oval
August 20-24

Australia Win the Fourth Ashes Test - Level the Series 1-1

Australia Win the Fourth Ashes Test - Level the Series 1-1

Atlast Australia level the series by 1-1. Visitor crushed home town by an inning and 80runs in the fourth Ashes Test Series.

Now the Fifth Test Match will be interesting one as who will win the decider Test Match.

England were all out in the Second inning by 263 only Swann and Broad 100partnership England to escape from the huge defeat.

Johnson took 5wickets were as Hilfenhaus took 4wickets to end the England innings.

Fourth Test Match Summary
England won the toss (Elected To Bat)

• Umpires: Asad Rauf and Billy Bowden
• Third Umpire: Ian Gould
• Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle

England 1st Innings 102/10
Australia 1st Innings 445/10
England 2nd Innings 263/10

Australia won by an innings and 80 runs

England in Trouble in 4th Ashes Test Series - Australia in Commanding Position

England in Trouble in 4th Ashes Test Series - Australia in Commanding Position

England are in deep trouble as Australia are leading the fourth Ashes Test.

England won the toss and elected to bat first but the home team were dismissed when the total was just 102runs.

This was poor performance from the home team. Australia's surprise package was PM siddle who took 5wickets for just 21runs.

Live 4th AshesTest England Vs Australia - England without Flintoff - Ashes Test Series

Live 4th AshesTest England Vs Australia - England without Flintoff - Ashes Test Series

As the 4th Test Ashes Series will start from 7th August 2009. There's another set back for Home team as England will be without All Rounder Andrew Flintoff.

England Skipper Andrew Strauss says his team is confident and can win the Ashes Test Series without Flintoff and Pietersen.

In an interview with England Skipper Strauss have been asked could England win the series without Flintoff, captain Andrew Strauss said "Yes, I think we can - we've had to plenty of times over the last two years so it wouldn't be anything new to us." he further added Generally the bowlers have stepped up when he hasn't played but at the moment he's in great nick with both ball and bat so we don't want to play without him if we can help it.

while Australia needs Flintoff to be fit for the 4th and 5th Ashes test series so that Australia can beat England side at full strength. North said "We want to play the best side we can play against when we play any other country."

4th Test Ashes Series
Fri Aug 7 - Tue Aug 11
England v Australia
11:00 local | 10:00 GMT
Headingley, Leeds

Squad for England against Australia for the 4th Test Ashes Series
Andrew Strauss (captain), Ian Bell, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, Paul Collingwood, Alastair Cook, Graham Onions, Monty Panesar, Matt Prior, Adil Rashid, Ryan Sidebottom, Graeme Swann.

Squad for Australia against England for the 4th Test Ashes Series
Ricky Ponting (captain), Michael Clarke, Stuart Clark, Brad Haddin, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, Phillip Hughes, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Simon Katich, Brett Lee, Graham Manou, Andrew McDonald, Marcus North, Peter Siddle, Shane Watson.

Ashes 3rd Test Draw - Ashes Test Series - Ashes Cricket

Ashes 3rd Test Draw - Ashes Test Series - Ashes Cricket

Ashes 3rd Test have been Drawn thanks to Clarke and North scored brilliant 103 and 96.

England still Leading the Ashes Test Series by 1-0, Two test have already be Drawn remaining two Ashes Test Series will be crucial one for both the sides.

3rd Ashes Test Match Summary
Australia won the toss (Elected To Bat)
Umpires: Aleem Dar and Rudi Koertzen
Third Umpire: Richard Kettleborough
Match Referee: Jeff Crowe

Australia Batting: 263 All out
England Batting: 376 All out
Australia 2nd Innings 375 for 5

Ponting Highest Run Getter for Australia - Ashes Test Series Update

Ponting Highest Run Getter for Australia - Ashes Test Series Update

Ricky Ponting breaks Allan Border record of highest run getter in Test Match.

The most successful captain Ricky Ponting was congratulated by former captain Allan Border for surpassing the record.

He reached the milestone when ponting scored 25runs, the record came when the Ashes Series is going on. Ponting is now third for all time list for highest run scorer in Test with 11,188 runs, West Indies Brian Lara on 11,953.

Leading the Table is Sachin Tendulkar with 12,773runs.

Ashes 3rd Test - 30th July - Eng Vs Australia - Squad For Ashes Test Series

Ashes 3rd Test - 30th July - Eng Vs Australia - Squad For Ashes Test Series

England are leading the Ashes Test Series by 1-0.

England all rounder Andrew Flintoff wants to play all the remaining three Ashes test series .

Man of the Match in the 2nd test Andrew Flintoff, It was match winning performance by Flintoff.

Flintoff is sleeping with a machine strapped to his right knee to ensure he is fit for the remaining three Ashes test series.

Ian Bell will replace Kevin Petersen for remaining Ashes Test series.

Third Test will begin from July 30

30 Jul-3 Aug,2009 03:30 PM IST

ENG vs AUS
Edgbaston, Birmingham

Squad For England for 3rd Ashes Test
Andrew Strauss (captain), Ian Bell, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, Paul Collingwood, Alastair Cook, Andrew Flintoff, Graham Onions, Monty Panesar, Kevin Pietersen, Matt Prior, Adil Rashid, Ryan Sidebottom, Graeme Swann.

Squad For Australia for 3rd Ashes Test
Ricky Ponting (captain), Michael Clarke, Stuart Clark, Brad Haddin, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, Phillip Hughes, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Simon Katich, Brett Lee, Graham Manou, Andrew McDonald, Marcus North, Peter Siddle, Shane Watson.

Ashes Test Series - Pietersen Out of Ashes Test Series - Ashes Series Update

Ashes Test Series - Pietersen Out of Ashes Test Series - Ashes Series Update

England have got another set back, England All Rounder Kevin Pietersen will miss the remaining Ashes Test Series due to surgery on the Achilles tendon injury which hampered him during the second Test .

England are present leading the Ashes Test Series by 1-0 and still three Test to go. Ian Bell will be favourite to replace 29year old Pietersen for third Test at Edgbaston.

Pietersen said "As an England cricketer the Ashes are the pinnacle of the game so I'm absolutely devastated to be missing the rest of this series".

Pietersen have remarkable record he has scored 4,647 runs in 54 Tests, including 16 centuries, since making his debut against Australia in 2005.

Another England All Rounder Andrew Flintoff told Sky Sports News "He's our best player so that's going to make it that little bit tougher for us."

England Coach Andy Flower said "inspite pietersen not playing we will win the Ashes Series.'

England Won 2nd Ashes Test - Ashes Test Series - Ashes Update

England Won 2nd Ashes Test - Ashes Test Series - Ashes Update

England break the 75year old record of not defeating Australia in Lord's. Andrew Flintoff took 5wickets as England defeated Australia by 115runs to take home side a lead of 1-0 in 5match Ashes series.

On Day 5 of the Second Test, Australia resumed at 313 for 5, Clarke and Haddin were get going it seems that Australia will get the Target. But Superb bowling performance by Flintoff and Swann made easy for the home side.

Paul Collingwood clutched the catch low at second slip to dismiss Haddin off Flintoff while clarke ran down the pitch to Graeme Swann with disastrous consequences as the ball snuck past him to hit off-stump.

Flintoff then accounted for tailender Peter Siddle for only the third five-wicket haul of his England career before Swann completed the victory by bowling Mitchell Johnson for 63.

3rd Ashes Test Series will be played after 10days at Edgbaston, Birmingham


Match Summary
England Batting 425/10
BW Hilfenhaus 31.0 12 103 4 0 4
MG Johnson 21.4 2 132 3 0 0

Australia Batting 215/10
JM Anderson 21.0 5 55 4 0 0
SCJ Broad 18.0 1 78 2 0 0
G Onions 11.0 1 41 3 0 0

England Batting 311/6
PM Siddle 15.2 4 64 2 0 0
NM Hauritz 16.0 1 80 3 0 1

Australia Batting 406/10
A Flintoff 27.0 4 92 5 0 8
GP Swann 28.0 3 87 4 0 0

England Won by 115Runs

Ashes Series Live Score - 2nd Test England Vs Australia -Ashes Series Update

Ashes Series Live Score - 2nd Test England Vs Australia -Ashes Series Update

England are in Commanding position as Australia are in sort of bother, Australia are 156 for 8 Still needed 70runs to avoid follow-on.

Australia have not lost a test match in 75years since 1934. And here a Golden opportunity for England to break long record.

star performance of the for 2nd Test was Anderson, he contributed 29 runs to a last wicket stand of 47. Anderson also took 4wickets.

Match Summary
England won the toss (Elected To Bat)

• Umpires: Billy Doctrove and Rudi Koertzen
• Third Umpire: Nigel Llong
• Match Referee: Jeff Crowe

England Batting 425 for 10
Australia Batting 156 for 8
Batsman Status Runs
PJ Hughes c MJ Prior b JM Anderson 4
SM Katich c SCJ Broad b G Onions 48
RT Ponting c AJ Strauss b JM Anderson 2
MEK Hussey bowled b A Flintoff 51
MJ Clarke c AN Cook b JM Anderson 1
MJ North bowled b JM Anderson 0
BJ Haddin c AN Cook b SCJ Broad 28
MG Johnson c AN Cook b SCJ Broad 4
NM Hauritz notout 3
PM Siddle notout 3
BW Hilfenhaus

Bowler Ov Ma Ru Wic Wid Nb
JM Anderson 17.0 5 36 4 0 0
A Flintoff 12.0 4 27 1 0 2
SCJ Broad 11.0 1 47 2 0 0
G Onions 8.0 1 32 1 0 0
GP Swann 1.0 0 4 0 0 0

Flintoff Take Retirement from Test - Final Ashes Series for Flintoff - Ashes Series update

Flintoff Take Retirement from Test - Final Ashes Series for Flintoff - Ashes Series update

After the series of Injury England All rounder Andrew Flintoff decided to Quit from Test Match.

31 year old Andrew Flintoff announced Test Retirement. Ashes Test Series would be final test for Andrew Flintoff, Flintoff said ahead of the second Test at Lord's My body is telling me things and I'm starting to listen,

he further added "I've missed two years out of the past four so my career has been curtailed by injury."

Flintoff further stated that he will concentrate on one-day and twenty20 cricket.

While praising Andrew Flintoff England Skipper Andrew Strauss said He's had a dramatic impact on English cricket over the last few years, the way he's batted, the style in which he's batted,

For a long period he's been probably one of the bowlers in world cricket that opposition batsmen least like facing. "Maybe pure figures don't show that.

Also as a personality I think he's done a huge amount for the game of cricket, the way he's always played with a smile on his face.

Live Ashes 2nd Test - Andrew Flintoff Injured Will Miss 2nd Test - England Squad - Ashes Series Update

Live Ashes 2nd Test - Andrew Flintoff Injured Will Miss 2nd Test - England Squad - Ashes Series Update

England somehow drawn the first test of Ashes Series, But England got another set back from All Rounder Andrew Flintoff as he is injured and might miss the second Ashes Test.

England chairman of selectors Geoff Miller said ""It's just a bit of a reaction to one of the old knee injuries, I don't think it's too bad from what we can make out. It's not disastrous, but we've just got to be very wary of it, just monitor it. We've obviously gone for a selection to cover that.

Durham fast bowler Steve Harmison have been included the 13-man England squad, Andrew Flintoff will be replaced by Steve Harmison.

England Squad for 2nd Test Ashes Series.
Andrew Strauss (captain), James Anderson, Ian Bell, Ravi Bopara, Stuart Broad, Paul Collingwood, Alastair Cook, Andrew Flintoff, Steve Harmison, Graham Onions, Monty Panesar, Kevin Pietersen, Matt Prior, Graeme Swann

Live Ashes 2nd Test - England vs Australia - Ashes Test Series update

Live Ashes 2nd Test - England vs Australia - Ashes Test Series update

England's Tailenders Monty Panesar and James Anderson save the first test of Ashes Series from the mighty Australians. Anderson 21 not out and Panesar 7 not out.

Victory was in sight for the Australians but Monty panesar and James Anderson shattered the dreams for the Australians.

England still needing six to make Australia bat again and a minimum 11.3 overs remaining.

Match Summary
England won the toss (Elected To Bat)

• Umpires: Aleem Dar and Billy Doctrove
• Third Umpire: Richard Kettleborough
• Match Referee: Jeff Crowe

England 1st Innings 435/10
Australia 1st Innings 674/6 declared
England 2nd Innings 252/9

Result :- Match Drawn

2nd Test will be playing on 16th July,2009
03:30 PM IST
England Vs Australia Lord's, London

Live Ashes Series 2009 - Australia in Commanding Position - Ashes Series Update

Live Ashes Series 2009 - Australia in Commanding Position - Ashes Series Update

Ricky Pointing lead from the front by scoring his 38th test Century, and also passing 11,000 Test runs shortly before tea.

Ricky Pointing proved all the critics wrong by scoring century when his team needed the most. England first inning scored 435 all out, In reply Australia lost only 1 wicket. Pointing and Simon Katich both scored centuries to reach Australia 279 for 1.

Match Summary Second Day for Ashes First Test
England Batting: 435/10
Australia Batting : 279for 1 in 71 Overs

Ashes Series 2009 - First Test - First Day - England Vs Australia

Ashes Series 2009 - First Test - First Day - England Vs Australia

Ashes 2009 Series begins today, On Day one of first test England won the Toss and elected to bat first. England lost quick 3 wicket for just 90runs on the board.

But Kevin Pietersen and Paul Collingwood experience came in handy for the Host, As both shared a partnership of 138 for the fourth wicket.

For Australia Ben Hilfenhaus made the breakthrough.

Match Summary
England won the toss (Elected To Bat)

• Umpires: Aleem Dar and Billy Doctrove
• Third Umpire: Richard Kettleborough
• Match Referee: Jeff Crowe

England Batting
1st Inning 336 for 7
90 Overs

Live Ashes Series From England - Lee Will Miss First Test

Live Ashes Series From England - Lee Will Miss First Test

Australia's Deadly fast Bowler will Miss the First Ashes Test Series Due to tearing a muscle in his left rib area.

Lee told a news conference at the team's hotel ""I have sustained a small muscle tear which has ruled me out of the first Test, I still see myself playing a major role for Australia through the end part of the series, whether that's the second, third, fourth or fifth Test match depending on how things go.

Ricky Pointing will be highly depend upon the 32-year-old Lee, as he is the most experienced bowler, More over he have played Ashes Series which Australia have comfortably.

Ashes 2009 Time Table - Schedule England Vs Australia - Ashes Series

Ashes 2009 Time Table - Schedule England Vs Australia - Ashes Series

Ashes Series will be starting from 8th July 2009. Ashes Series Started in late 1877 century. It all began way back in Melbourne on the 15th of March 1877, just as a matter of interest, Australia won the game by 45 runs. However it wasn't until 1882, 5 years later, that the 'Ashes' were born as we know them today.

Ashes 2009 Schedule
Test Series
1st Test England Vs Australia
Jul 8-12,2009 03:30 PM IST
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff,
Wales

2nd Test England Vs Australia
Jul 16-20,2009 03:30 PM IST
Lord's, London

3rd Test England Vs Australia
30 Jul-3 Aug,2009 03:30 PM IST
Edgbaston, Birmingham

4th Test England Vs Australia
Aug 7-11,2009 03:30 PM IST
Headingley, Leeds

5th Test England Vs Australia
Aug 20-24,2009 03:30 PM IST
Kennington Oval (The Oval), London

Australia Vs England One Day Series 2009
4 Sep,2009 05:30 PM IST
1st ODI England Vs Australia
Kennington Oval (The Oval), London

6 Sep,2009 02:45 PM IST
2nd ODI England Vs Australia
Lord's, London

9 Sep,2009 07:00 PM IST
3rd ODI England Vs Australia
The Rose Bowl, Southampton

12 Sep,2009 02:45 PM IST
4th ODI England Vs Australia
Lord's, London

15 Sep,2009 07:00 PM IST
5th ODI England Vs Australia
Trent Bridge, Nottingham

17 Sep,2009 07:00 PM IST
6th ODI England Vs Australia
Trent Bridge, Nottingham

20 Sep,2009 02:45 PM IST
7th ODI England Vs Australia
Riverside Ground,
Chester-le-Street

Live Ashes Series - Ashes Series Schedule - Ashes Previous Results - Ashes Fixture

Live Ashes Series - Ashes Series Schedule - Ashes Previous Results - Ashes Fixture

As the Ashes Series begin to hit. Australia and England meet their oldest rivals on July 8 in the first of five Tests.

Australia will be looking as an injured tiger as they have been knock out of ICC Twenty20 in the opening round and would be desperate looking to meet the England.

England on other hand are mentally strong with Andrew Flintoff soon joining the England Squad which will boost the England All Round Performance.

All Rounder Andrew Flintoff Said he was not thinking about revenge for the humiliating 5-0 Ashes defeat by Australia in 2006-07.he further stated "It was tough for a while afterwards but that is a long way off and there have been a lot of things happen in my life since 2006. "So as for scarring I wouldn't say there is a great deal there. I'm just looking forward to playing. When you have missed as much cricket as I have and you come back into the side you want to enjoy it.

"I love playing cricket, it's been taken away from me at various points in my career so it's about cherishing playing every time you get an opportunity to do so, especially when you have got the three lions on."

Andrew Flintoff futher concluded by saying "I've had two years rehab since 2005 so it's been tough but the reason you do it is to put the England shirt back on and get the chance to play in an Ashes series," he said.

"And I'm not far away from that now. As you get older you don't want to miss much cricket because you don't know how much you have got left in you.

"When I was in the gym and trying to get fit again it was all about playing in the Ashes. I would have loved to play in the Twenty20 World Cup because it looked like a great tournament but the ultimate is the Ashes."

Live Ashes Series - Bopara In Vaughan Out - For Ashes Series

Live Ashes Series - Bopara In Vaughan Out - For Ashes Series

Michael Vaughan has been left out for England's pre-Ashes training camp.

England former Captain Vaughan has not featured for his country since stepping down as England captain following the third Test against South Africa.

England named a 16-man squad for an Ashes training camp and the three-day warm-up match against Warwickshire.

Bopara become fifth Englishman to notch up three Test centuries in a row after he scored 104 against West Indies in Barbados in February, made 143 in the first Test against West Indies.

Ravi Bopara will be looking for his first Ashes Series, Bopara stated that "I think everybody's dangerous," he said. "All 11 players. We certainly won't take anybody lightly. As Australia have defeated England 5-0 in the last Ashes series as most of the key players are retired.

Ashes Series - Australia Vs England - Ashes Update

Ashes Series - Australia Vs England - Ashes Update

All Rounder Andrew Flintoff the star of England when they won the Ashes series in 2005.

Now both the teams are out of the ICC World Twenty20. Ashes Series is on the way and no one wants to lose the Ashes Series.

England coach flower quoted on The Sun "It is very good news that Andrew is back playing again and apparently recovered from his operation."

Flintoff took six wickets for Lancashire against Durham last week although scores of nought and three with the bat, together with a meagre 12 against Hampshire

Ashes Series - Pietersen will Miss Ashes Tests - Ashes Live Score

Ashes Series - Pietersen will Miss Ashes Tests - Ashes Live Score

Kevin Pietersen will miss Ashes Test Series due to Achilles injury.

Pietersen told the News of the World "I'm taking the best medical advice and I'm doing everything I can to face Australia but, occasionally, Achilles injuries do flare up. If that happens on the morning of a Test then I wouldn't be able to take part."

Pietersen further added "Achilles injury is a nerve problem related to the back but since I had the injection last Friday I have been fine. There is still pain in the heel but I'm doing the right thing to try to eliminate as much pain as I can.

"In order to fix an Achilles injury like this properly I probably do need two or three months out of the game.

"Unfortunately, that's not going to happen. I'm a man who wants to play every game for England and as much as I can. As long as I can walk I will play."

If Pietersen miss the Ashes Test England are in sort of bother.

Ashes Series - Ashes Matches - Warne on Ashes Series

Ashes Series - Ashes Matches - Warne on Ashes Series

Once again former Australia leg spinner Shane Warne put a war of words against his old coach John Buchanan.

Buchanan recently accepted a job to coach some of England's best young players although he will not be directly helping England's senior players in the upcoming Ashes series.

Shane warne said "I think that's a great move because that means we've got more of a chance, he further added

"Hopefully Buchanan will be doing his stuff and he'll be working and doing all his things and hopefully overcomplicating things.

"I reckon it gives our chances a big boost and makes our blokes more hungry."

Ashes will begin from 8th July 2009

Ashes live Cricket update

Ashes live Cricket update