Strauss And Cook Partnership, Gives England Great Strength

On the day four of 1st test match of The Ashes Series 2010 where England was looking under pressure in front of big trail but the English batsmen Strauss and Cook keep there nerves calm and both the batsmen played a sensible knock and take england to a strong position at the end of the 4th day.

Andrew Strauss who got out at the score of 110 but his partner Alastair Cook still on the crease with the score of 132 with not out Trott currently playing at the score of 54. The both will start the play of 5th day.

Warne backs Hauritz for Ashes spot

Shane Warne backed Hauritz after endorsing his selection over Tasmania's Xavier Doherty for the first Ashes Test, he needs to prove that he is number one spinner in the country

On Monday an extended 17 man squad was announced and Doherty, who bowls left-arm orthodox, was a surprise inclusion,with National selection panel chairman Andrew Hilditch publicly declaring the national selectors face a big decision in the spin department.

According to Warne so far Hauritz has proved his performance on so many occasions has already done enough to cement his spot for the Brisbane Test, and said: "I think Nathan Hauritz is our number one spinner, he has a very good record in Australia and I'm sure he'll get first chance."

"I had a chat with him just before the Boxing Day Test last year and talked about being positive.

"I said 'mate, you're bowling well, get some right fields, work with Ricky (Ponting) to get the right fields and bowl to get someone out. Ask yourself how am I getting them out and if you ask how am I getting them out that naturally gives you a positive mindset'.

"And if he does that he'll be fine."said Shane warne

He further added,"If he (Hauritz) doesn't do well, a bloke like Doherty is pushing and Steven Smith is pushing, so there are options and that's a good sign for Australian cricket," he said.

"But I think Nathan Hauritz will get first chance, and he deserves it.
"He looks good (Doherty), I've worked with him a bit, not in a while, but whenever I worked with him he looks very good."

England beats Western Australia In The Ashes Tour Match

England started there tour match successfully by winning a warm-up match before the start of official The Ashes series. England captain scored a brilliant century and help England out winning this match.

Andrew Strauss spends a good time on the crease and grab the opportunity.In the first of three matches England will play in the leadup to its first Test against Australia starting at Brisbane on Nov. 25.

England reached its winning target of 243 for the loss of just four wickets, Andrew Strauss hits a 120 runs not out innings in just 131 balls,Kevin Pietersen made 35, Paul Collingwood 26 and Ian Bell 22 not out from 18 balls.

Earlier, Graeme Swann had figures of 4-101 as England dismissed Western Australia for 223 in its second innings after the home side led by 19 runs after the first innings.