On the Front Foot: World Cup, Twenty20 and now the Ashes - that's multi-tasking (Independent)
In case it gets overwhelmed by imminent events, let's hear it please for the England women's team. To their triumphs in the World Cup and the World Twenty20, they have now added a spanking one-day series victory against Australia. So magnificent was their achievement in taking an unsurpassable 3-0 lead that it prompted their former captain Clare Connor to say: "This is surely one of the greatest ...
The Ashes: Andrew Strauss ready to lead England to glory (Daily Telegraph)
Humble England captain Andrew Strauss is ready to lead England to glory in this summer's Ashes.
Buchanan denies split Ashes loyalties (The Telegraph)
Ricky Ponting may feel uncomfortable that John Buchanan, his former coach and mentor, is advising the old enemy this week, but Buchanan remains a cheerleader for the Australia captain and believes that Ponting can lead a team in his own image to victory in the Ashes.
The Ashes: James Anderson exudes selfbelief to get in swing (Daily Telegraph)
Think of the great names in Ashes history and you realise that most series are won by pace or spin. Occasionally swing has an impact.
Islamabad President's Cup (Greater Kashmir)
Srinagar, July 3: In the ongoing Islamabad President's Cup cricket tournament, three matches were played in three separate venues of district on Friday.
Australia carry less baggage into the 2009 Ashes series than their predecessors (Times Online)
For the past year, arriving at a view of the strength of the Australia cricket team has been a little like fathoming the true seriousness of the global financial crisis. Was this recession or depression? Was one observing shoots of promise or the bouncing of various dead cats?
Flower unwilling to prune Freddie (PA Sport via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)
Andy Flower believes he could have finished Andrew Flintoff's career if he had over-reacted to the all-rounder's errant start to the Ashes summer.
Islamabad Presidents Cup (Greater Kashmir)
Srinagar, July 2: In the ongoing Islamabad Presidents Cup two matches were played at separate venues of Islamabad on Thursday. At Sports Stadium Islamabad, Radiant Cricket Club defeated Salfia Cricket Club by 30 runs.
The Ashes: England squad profiles (Daily Telegraph)
Read profiles and stats for the England squad that will attempt to win back the Ashes this summer.
Flower: Freddie Has Been Warned (CricketLine.com)
Flower - won't take any nonsense. Andy Flower believes he could have finished Andrew Flintoff's career if he had over-reacted to the all-rounder's errant start to the Ashes summer.
