Ponting elated with Aussie start
639182
Australia skipper Ricky Ponting is delighted with his side's start to the Ashes after smashing his 32nd Test century at Brisbane.
578227
New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming was quick to praise Ricky Ponting&#39;s Australia side after the Black Caps were beaten by 213 runs in the second Test in Adelaide.
87564
Australian fast bowlers Glenn McGrath (2R), Jason Gillespie (C) and Michael Kasprowicz celebrate as Pakistan&#39;s Mohammad Khalil (R) walks off the pitch during the first test in Perth.
139460
Michael Clarke made a sparkling 151 on his debut and captain Adam Gilchrist 104 to put Australia in command against India in the first test on Thursday.
531398
With a series of plans for Andrew Flintoff and a distinct lack of concern for his batting teammates, Ricky Ponting believes Australia will be able to turn the lights out on England&#39;s
259255
Captain Ricky Ponting says Australia, already in white-hot form, are brimming with enthusiasm for the upcoming tests against Pakistan in Australia&#39;s two major cities, Melbourne and Sydney.
163267
Australian opener Justin Langer is congratulated on his innings of 191 by teammate Glenn McGrath while returning to the pavilion on day two of the First Test between Australia and Pakistan played at the WACA in Perth, Australia on Friday.
408125
England complete their first victory over Australia since the 2005 Ashes after Ed Joyce's century in Sydney.
35757
Australia: The long-awaited showdown between two of the world&#39;s best pace attacks did not disappoint on Thursday when first the ball, then the bat dominated proceedings on the opening day of the Test between Pakistan and Australia.
312722
New Zealand cricket captain Stephen Fleming won the toss and chose to bat first against Australia in the first Test at Brisbane. Fleming didn&#39;t hesitate to give the Australian fast bowlers
342525
WHILE New Zealand have crafted their team for a battle dominated by spin, Australia&#39;s captain Ricky Ponting believes the pace and bounce of a revamped Adelaide Oval pitch means his seamers could play a decisive role in the second Test starting today.
134929
Anil Kumble takes 5-84 as Australia end day one of the first Test in Meblourne on 337-9.
733030
Captain Chris Gayle smashed an explosive half-century as the West Indies made a good start on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at St George's Park Wednesday.
96157
After wrapping up the entire match in just 31.5 overs, Australia&#39;s captain, Ricky Ponting, was in a feisty mood at the post-match press conference.
64302
Ricky Ponting was out four runs short of his fifth Test double-century as Australia rumbled past 500 to what appeared an unbeatable position against England on day two of the first Ashes Test.
312974
Australia captain Ricky Ponting singled out pace bowler Glenn McGrath and all rounder Andrew Symonds for praise after his team&#39;s seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy on Thursday.
390555
Adam Gilchrist&#39;s approach in the opening press conference of the Indian tour was exactly like his batting style - efficient and full of cheer.