Beefy dismisses the Aussies’ chances for 2009

In his usual “up and at ‘em” style, Ian Botham has rubbished Australia’s chances of defending the Ashes, which will take place in England next year.
“We’ll win easily. I do believe we’ll win quite comfortably over here,” Beefy told the BBC.
“The Australians might start banging the drum saying [...]

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England nemesis “fitter than ever”. Gulp…

Be afraid, KP: your mate Warney has announced that he’s ready to come out of international retirement, possibly with the long-term aim of helping Australia retain the Ashes on English soil in 2009 - and you thought you’d seen the back of him.
Warne claims he’s fitter than ever, and although [...]

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He was cricket’s Billy Elliot…

Yesterday we made a massive song and dance about Graeme Hick hanging up his cricket knickers, so it would be very wrong to let Darren Gough’s retirement pass without a fitting tribute. Above is the highlight of his fantastic career. And after the break, you can enjoy his Ashes hat-trick against [...]

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