Cricket Interviews: Recent Episodes
ABC Grandstand
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell previews Australia's final World Cup group match against Pakistan in Colombo.
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell previews Australia's World Cup pool match against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Man-of-the-match Adam Voges told Grandstand's Clint Wheeldon he made the most of his opportunity with the bat in Australia's 57-run defeat of England in the seventh one-day international in Perth.
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell and Tom Moody wrap up Australia's 57-run win over England in the seventh and final one-day international at the WACA ground in Perth.
Australia captain Cameron White told Grandstand's Clint Wheeldon the 57-run win over England in Perth needs to be used as momentum for the upcoming World Cup.
Listen to Grandstand commentary highlights from Australia's 57-run win over England in the seventh and final one-day international at the WACA ground in Perth.
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson told Grandstand's Quentin Hull it was encouraging for the home side to clinch the one-day series against England with a 51-run victory at the Gabba.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from Australia's 51-run win over England in the fifth one-day international at the Gabba.
Grandstand's Glen Mitchell is joined by Terry Alderman and Paul Rofe to dissect England's 21-run triumph over Australia at Adelaide Oval.
Listen to Grandstand commentary highlights from England's 21-run win over Australia in the fourth one-day international at Adelaide Oval.
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell and former Test fast bowler Damien Fleming wrap up Australia's four-wicket victory over England in the Twenty20 international at the MCG.
Listen to Grandstand commentary highlights from Australia's four-run triumph over England in the Twenty20 international at the MCG.
Australia captain Cameron White told Grandstand's Dan Lonergan it was a relief to hold on for a four-run victory over England in their Twenty20 international at the MCG.
Australia opener David Warner told Grandstand's Dan Lonergan the host's fielding played a key role in the four-run defeat of England in their Twenty20 international at the MCG.
Cricket Australia's chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch said he expects to continue in the role despite the nation's crushing loss to England in the recent Ashes series.
Australian Twenty20 vice-captain Tim Paine spoke with Grandstand's Karen Tighe about what the future holds for him as he prepares to lead a Prime Minister's XI against England in Canberra.
Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland tells Grandstand's Karen Tighe a review conducted by an expert panel is the best way to dissect Australia's demoralising 3-1 Ashes defeat to England.
Grandstand's Jim Maxwell is joined by Kerry O'Keeffe and Terry Alderman to wrap up England's Ashes series victory.
England opener Alastair Cook told Grandstand's Simone Thurtell hard work underpinned his outstanding form in the tourists' Ashes series win.
England captain Andrew Strauss told the BBC's Jonathan Agnew his side is still a work in progress despite their comprehensive Ashes series victory.
England quick James Anderson told Grandstand's Simone Thurtell he could not have been happier with his form with the ball during his side's Ashes series triumph.
England spinner Graeme Swann told the BBC's Jonathan Agnew that the tourists will remain grounded following their 3-1 Ashes series victory.
Australia captain Michael Clarke told Grandstand's Simone Thurtell that England deserved its 3-1 Ashes series victory.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from the final day of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
Grandstand's Jim Maxwell is joined by Kerry O'Keeffe and Terry Alderman to review day four of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
England batsman Paul Collingwood told the BBC's Simon Mann it will be ideal to retire with a convincing Ashes series victory.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from day four of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
Former England opener Geoffrey Boycott caught up with Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell during the lunch break on day four of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
England centurion Ian Bell told the BBC's Simon Mann he backed his right to refer a contentious decision during his innings on day three of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
England opener Alastair Cook told the BBC's Simon Mann he felt a tinge of regret that he did not post a double century on day three of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell joined Kerry O'Keeffe and Terry Alderman to review day three of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
Australia debutant Michael Beer told Grandstand's Simone Thurtell that he is relieved to have snared his maiden Test wicket against England on day three at the SCG.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from day three of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
Former England Test cricketer and broadcaster Vic Marks spoke with Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell during the lunch break on day three of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
England fast bowler James Anderson says the tourists were satisfied to restrict Australia to a total under 300 on day two of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
Grandstand's Jim Maxwell joined Kerry O'Keeffe and Terry Alderman to dissect day two of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
Australia quick Mitchell Johnson told Grandstand's Simone Thurtell he is hopeful the day three pitch will provide some swing in the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from day two of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
Australia debutant Usman Khawaja told Grandstand's Simone Thurtell he had mixed emotions about his maiden innings on day one of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell joined Kerry O'Keeffe and Terry Alderman to review day one of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from day one of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
Respected cricketer writer Mike Coward spoke to Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell during the lunch break on day one of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG.
Brad Haddin said he will not need to alter his game despite being appointed vice-captain of the Australian cricket team for the fifth Ashes Test.
England fast bowler James Anderson said Ricky Ponting's finger injury is a massive blow to Australia's hopes in the final Ashes Test.
England cricket coach Andy Flower said retaining the Ashes in Australia after a crushing innings and 157-run win over the Aussies on Wednesday should be seen as a starting point for his team.
Stand-in Australian captain Michael Clarke said he is confident skipper Ricky Ponting will return to the reins of the Test side once he has recovered from the finger injury keeping him out of the fifth Ashes Test.
Australian coach Tim Neilsen said Michael Clarke has the strength of character to lead the team into the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG after captain Ricky Ponting was ruled out with a finger injury.
Australian batsman Usman Khawaja said he knows his family and friends will be behind him when he makes his Test debut at the SCG next week against England in the fifth Ashes Test.
Ricky Ponting believes he will still be Australian captain when the country plays its next Test match in Sri Lanka in August, after it was announced that he will miss the final Ashes Test against England at the SCG due to injury.
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell, Kerry O'Keeffe and Damien Fleming wrap up England's victory in the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG.
England batsman Paul Collingwood told Grandstand's Jonathan Agnew that he is extremely proud of his team-mates for the performances they have put on the field in retaining the Ashes on Australian soil.
England spinner Graeme Swann told Grandstand's Jonathan Agnew that the team has refused to let the likes of Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke get out of their ruts and it has had a telling effect on the Australian team.
England batsman Kevin Pietersen told Grandstand's Gerard Whateley that it is difficult to describe the feelling of retaining the Ashes on Australian soil.
Grandstand's Jonathan Agnew spoke with ecstatic England captain Andrew Strauss after his team retained the Ashes with a crushing win at the MCG.
Australian captain Ricky Ponting told Grandstand's Gerard Whateley that he is unsure of where his future lies after England retained the Ashes with a fourth Test victory at the MCG.
England batsman Ian Bell told Grandstand's Jonathan Agnew that the team is ecstatic to have been able to bounce back from the disappointment of Perth to retain the Ashes at the MCG.
Grandstand's Gerard Whateley spoke with Australian batting coach Justin Langer about the future of captain Ricky Ponting and the team in general following the Ashes debacle.
Grandstand's Jim Maxwell and Damien Fleming wrap up day three of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG.
England paceman Tim Bresnan told the BBC's Simon Hughes that he just tried to bowl tight and to a plan on his way to 3 for 26 on day three of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG.
Australian opener Shane Watson told Grandstand's Gerard Whateley that the team is shattered as it slides towards an embarrassing defeat in the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG.
Listen to Grandstand commentary highlights of the second session on day three of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Australian captain Ricky Ponting told Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell that he understands his actions during a row with umpires on day two of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG were improper and set a bad example for other captains and young players.
Australian paceman Peter Siddle admitted to Grandstand's Gerard Whateley that his team will have to produce something special to get a result out of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG.
Jonathan Trott reflects on a swashbuckling Ashes century that broke Australian hearts on day two of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell and Kerry O'Keeffe wrap up day two of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Listen to Grandstand commentary highlights of day two of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
The Grandstand team spoke with Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland about the future of Australian cricket, Ricky Ponting's captaincy and the prospect of night Tests.
Listen to Grandstand commentary highlights from day one of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Grandstand's Jim Maxwell and Kerry O'Keeffe wrap up day one of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
England fast bowler James Anderson told the BBC's Simon Cook that he had probably not played in a more extraordinary day of Test cricket after day one of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Australian coach Tim Nielsen told Grandstand's Gerard Whateley that his team could not get any momentum after losing the toss and being put into bat in overcast conditions on day one of the Boxing Day Test.
Grandstand's Jim Maxwell spoke with Australian captain Ricky Ponting after he went into the Boxing Day Test with an unchanged line-up.
Grandstand's Jim Maxwell spoke with England captain Andrew Strauss after he won the toss and opted to bowl on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Australian vice captain Michael Clarke says his skipper Ricky Ponting is feeling confident of taking his place for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Cameron Hodgkins said patience may be a key ingredient for batsmen on the first day of the Boxing Day Ashes Test between Australia and England, with the wicket expected to produce early turn.
England batsman Ian Bell says he has had no discussions with team management about a move up the order from number six after his recent good form.
Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin says the side is looking to injured captain Ricky Ponting to provide some inspiration in the Boxing Day Test.
Australian opening batsman Shane Watson said he has set his sights on another Boxing Day Test century in Melbourne, this time against England.
Australian paceman Peter Siddle said he is desperate to play in the Boxing Day Test against England and is resigned to learning his fate at the weekend.
English batsman Kevin Pietersen said he and his team-mates will prepare themselves for a swinging Australian pace attack come the Boxing Day Test.
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell is joined by Terry Alderman and Geoff Lawson to review Australia's 267-run win in the third Ashes Test at the WACA ground in Perth.
England captain Andrew Strauss told the BBC's Jonathan Agnew the tourists' batting was largely to blame for their 267-run defeat to Australia in the third Ashes Test at the WACA ground in Perth.
Man-of-the-match Mitchell Johnson told Grandstand's Clint Wheeldon hard work underpinned his outstanding display in Australia's 267-run victory in the third Ashes Test at the WACA ground in Perth.
Australia captain Ricky Ponting told Grandstand's Clint Wheeldon he was most pleased with the manner of his side's 267-run triumph in the third Ashes Test at the WACA ground in Perth.
Six-wicket hero Ryan Harris told Grandstand's Clint Wheeldon Australia has gained the momentum in the Ashes series following its 267-run win in the third Test at the WACA ground in Perth.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from Australia's 267-run victory over England in the third Ashes Test at the WACA ground in Perth.
Grandstand's Jim Maxwell is joined by former Australia quicks Terry Alderman and Geoff Lawson to review day three of the third Ashes Test at the WACA ground in Perth.
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson told Grandstand's Clint Wheeldon that the selectors deserve praise for choosing four quicks for the third Ashes Test at the WACA ground in Perth.
England batting coach Graham Gooch told the BBC's Mark Pougatch the tourists realise they are on the back foot following day three of the third Ashes Test at the WACA ground in Perth.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from day three of the third Ashes Test at the WACA ground in Perth.
South African great Barry Richards joined Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell during day three of the third Ashes at the WACA ground in Perth.
England batsman Ian Bell told the BBC's Mark Pougatch Australia deserved the honours on day two of the third Ashes Test at the WACA ground in Perth.
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell is joined by former Australia quicks Terry Alderman and Geoff Lawson to review day two of the third Ashes Test at the WACA ground in Perth.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from day two of the third Ashes Test at the WACA ground in Perth.
Australia quick Mitchell Johnson told Grandstand's Clint Wheeldon it was a team effort from the bowling attack that laid the platform for his six-wicket haul on day two of the third Ashes Test in Perth.
England paceman Chris Tremlett told the BBC that he managed to bowl through a case of the nerves in his first Test appearance in more than three years on the first day of the third Ashes Test against Australia at the WACA.
Australian batsman Michael Hussey told Grandstand's Clint Wheeldon that there was plenty of moisture in the WACA deck that made conditions tough for the hosts on day one of the third Ashes Test against England.
Grandstand's Jim Maxwell is joined by Geoff Lawson and Terry Alderman in reviewing the action from the WACA in Perth following the first day of the third Ashes Test between Australia and England.
Listen to some of the highlights from the Grandstand team's commentary of the first day's play between Australia and England in the third Ashes Test at the WACA in Perth.
Former Australian cricket captain Richie Benaud speaks with 666 Canberra presenter Ross Solly.
Dumped Australian spinner Xavier Doherty said it was disappointing to have been dropped from the side to take on England in the third Test, but it cuts him deeper to know he did not put in his best performance in Adelaide.
Recalled Australian batsman Phil Hughes said that while he did not bat well in his last Sheffield Shield outing before the third Test against England in Perth, he is buoyed by the 81 he scored against the tourists in Hobart before the series began.
England coach Andy Flower says the decision on who will take Stuart Broad's place for the third Ashes Test does not solely lie on performances in the upcoming tour match against Victoria.
Man-of-the-match Kevin Pietersen told Grandstand's Peter Walsh it was a team effort that underlined England's innings and 71-run win over Australia in the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
England captain Andrew Strauss told Grandstand's Peter Walsh the tourists are not getting carried away following their innings and 71-run win over Australia in the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from the final day of England's innings and 71-run victory in the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
Australia captain Ricky Ponting told Grandstand's Peter Walsh the hosts were made to pay for a poor start in their innings and 71-run defeat to England in the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from day four of the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
England spinner Graeme Swann told the BBC's Mark Poutgatch the tourists are in the box seat heading into the final day of the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
Grandstand's Jim Maxwell is joined by Kerry O'Keeffe to review day four of the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell is joined by Kerry O'Keeffe to review day three of the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson told Grandstand's Peter Walsh the home side are more than aware they have their backs to their wall in the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from day three of the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
England batsman Kevin Pietersen told the BBC's Mark Poutgatch he took great pride from his unbeaten double century during the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell spoke to former England captain Michael Vaughan during the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
Grandstand's Peter Walsh caught up with former England batsman Allan Lamb during the second Test at Adelaide Oval.
England opener Alastair Cook told the BBC's Mark Poutgatch he is simply doing his job at the top of the order after hitting another century on day two of the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
Grandstand's Jim Maxwell is joined by Kerry O'Keeffe and Damien Fleming to review day two of the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from day two of the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
Australia wicket-keeper Brad Haddin told Grandstand's Peter Walsh the home side are mindful they underperformed with the bat on day one of the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.
England paceman James Anderson told the BBC that he thought the tourists bowled fantastically as a group and built on their early momentum on the opening day of the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell is joined by Kerry O'Keeffe and Damien Fleming to review the first day's play in the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.
Australian middle order batsman Michael Hussey told Grandstand's Peter Walsh that while the home side battled through a tough day of Test cricket, he and his team-mates did not expect anything less on the opening day of the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.
Grandstand's Jim Maxwell is joined by Kerry O'Keeffe to review the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
England captain Andrew Strauss told Grandstand's Quentin Hull he was proud with how the tourists fought back during the drawn first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Australia captain Ricky Ponting told Grandstand's Quentin Hull neither side can claim they have the momentum following the drawn first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from the final day of the drawn first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
England captain Andrew Strauss told the BBC's Mark Pougatch he and Alastair Cook took a leaf out of Australia's book with the bat on day four of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell is joined by Kerry O'Keeffe and Damien Fleming to review day two of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from day four of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Grandstand's Jim Maxwell is joined by Kerry O'Keeffe and Damien Fleming to review day three of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
England quick Steve Finn told the BBC's Mark Pougatch he conceded too many runs during his six-wicket haul in the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Centurion Mike Hussey told Grandstand's Quentin Hull that England was no pushover during the 307-run partnership he enjoyed with Brad Haddin on day three of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from day three of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
England national selector and former Test player Geoff Miller joined Grandstand's Jim Maxwell during the lunch break on day three of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Australia opener Simon Katich told Grandstand's Quentin Hull it is important the hosts share the strike if they are to overhaul England's first innings total of 260 on day three of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell is joined by Kerry O'Keeffe and Damien Fleming to review day two of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Australia batsman Mike Hussey told Grandstand's Quentin Hull he was fortunate not to be dismissed early during his unbeaten 81 on day two of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
England quick Steve Finn told the BBC's Mark Pougatch the tourists played themselves back into the first Ashes Test on day two at the Gabba.
Australia coach Tim Nielsen told Grandstand's Quentin Hull the hosts failed to consolidate their momentum on day two of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from day two of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from the opening session on day two of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Australia debutant Xavier Doherty told Grandstand's Quentin Hull he is feeling more comfortable in the Test arena after taking two wickets on day one against England at the Gabba.
Grandstand's Jim Maxwell is joined by Kerry O'Keeffe and Damien Fleming to review day one of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
England's batsman Ian Bell told the BBC's Mark Pougatch the tourists are not that far behind Australia following day one of the opening Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Australia quick Peter Siddle told Grandstand's Quentin Hull he is yet to come to terms with taking a hat-trick on day one of the opening Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from day one of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Listen to Grandstand's commentary highlights from the session after lunch on day one of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Cricket writer and historian David Frith caught up with Grandstand's Jim Maxwell and Glenn Mitchell to chat about the Ashes.
Australia captain Ricky Ponting told Grandstand's Jim Maxwell he is not fazed his side will be bowling first in the opening Ashes Test at the Gabba.
England captain Andrew Strauss told Grandstand's Jim Maxwell he had no hesitation in electing to bat first in the opening Ashes Test at the Gabba.
Victorian skipper Cameron White told Grandstand's Dan Lonergan that Brad Hodge is in as good a form as ever, after he made his third one-day century this year in the Bushrangers' victory over Queensland.
Australian skipper Ricky Ponting says he's keen to set the tone for the Ashes by making a big score in the first Test at the Gabba.
England captain Andrew Strauss says his team is injury-free and raring to go ahead of the first Ashes Test against Australia at the Gabba.
England opener Alastair Cook says one of the key to his side's success over the last 18 months is separating their emotions from their skill on the field.
Australian quick Mitchell Johnson says he will target England captain and opener with short bowling in the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
England coach Andy Flower dismisses claims by Shane Warne that Kevin Pietersen is an "outcast" in the English side.
Under-pressure batsman Mike Hussey looks forward to the challenges of the upcoming Ashes series, beginning at the Gabba.
Spinner Xavier Doherty reflects on his call-up to Australia's Ashes squad at the expense of Nathan Hauritz.
Michael Clarke discusses a back injury that has disrupted his preparation for the Ashes series.
Grandstand's Jim Maxwell hosts a panel discussion previewing the looming Ashes series, with guests Kerry O'Keeffe and Peter Roebuck.
Former chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns talks with Grandstand's Gerry Collins ahead of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Western Australia captain Marcus North says his side's convincing Sheffield Shield win was made all the better coming against Victoria at the MCG.
Australian Ashes squad member Steve Smith says he feels sorry for dumped spinner Nathan Hauritz but thinks he can step up as a top-line leg spin bowler.
Australian selector Andrew Hilditch says Xavier Doherty will provide Ricky Ponting with some crucial variety against England's middle order with his left arm spin.
Australia A captain Cameron White told Grandstand's Peter Newlinds that bowling is England's strength and the Ashes series could come down to which side makes the most runs.
England middle order batsman Paul Collingwood said his side will take a lot of confidence away from their victory in the tour match against Australia A at Bellerive Oval.
Michael Hussey says staying relaxed and focussed helped him to a much-needed century for WA that is likely to secure him a spot in the first Ashes Test.
New South Wales captain Simon Katich and Australian opener Simon Katich said he was impressed with the form of spinner Xavier Doherty while the nature of the game meant Nathan Hauritz was only able to bowl one over.
Former Australian spinner Shane Warne says Australian selectors should stick with Nathan Hauritz for the opening Ashes Test against England in Brisbane on November 25.
Australian paceman Mitchell Johnson issued a warning to England his confidence and form are building ahead of next week's Ashes opener in Brisbane after scoring a century for WA.
Australian Test selector Greg Chappell tells Grandstand's Dan Lonergan those looking to keep their Test spot and others trying to break their way in will be given every opporunity to prove they should be part of Australia's XI for the opening Ashes match against England.
Warriors skipper Adam Voges said he and Mitchell Johnson capitalised on a tiring Bushrangers outfit in their 123-run stand on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash between WA and Victoria at the MCG.
Victoria's David Hussey has backed his brother to perform strongly in the Ashes series, even though he failed with the bat again today at the MCG.
Australia A skipper Cameron White says he is disappointed to have not been selected in the Australian Ashes squad for the first Test against England, but acknowledged he has the opportunity to get the selectors' attention in his side's tour match against the Old Enemy in Hobart.
All-rounder Shane Watson reflects on the tough fitness battle he endured over several years before cementing his place in Australia's line-up.
Senior spinner Nathan Hauritz is up for the challenge ahead of the Ashes with several youngsters vying for his place.
Veteran opener Simon Katich is keen to bounce back from last year's series loss in England with a huge Ashes campaign this summer.
Australia captain Ricky Ponting is delighted with the competition for places in the 17-man squad named for the Ashes.
Left-arm bowler Doug Bollinger discusses his return from injury and looks ahead to the Ashes opener in Brisbane.
Victoria's Andrew McDonald had two centuries to savour despite his side's Sheffield Shield draw with New South Wales.
England captain Andrew Strauss discusses his side's drawn tour match against South Australia, in which he recorded a century (102).
James Hopes reflects on Queensland's Sheffield Shield victory over Tasmania at Bellerive Oval.
Tigers skipper George Bailey reflects on Tasmania's eight-wicket loss to Queensland in the Sheffield Shield.
Australian cricketer Shane Watson has confirmed he was approached by an illegal Indian bookmaker during Australia's tour of England last year.
Queensland skipper Chris Simpson said he is stepping down as Bulls captain to concentrate on improving his form in the four-day game.