 Clarke took part in some light training at the Gabba on Tuesday
GOSSIP Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke believes he will overcome a back injury to play in Thursday's first Ashes Test at Brisbane.
Full story: Herald Sun Australia reserve wicketkeeper Tim Paine has been ruled out for six weeks after breaking a finger during an exhibition game.
Full story: Courier Mail (Brisbane) England spinner Graeme Swann says his reputation as a joker does not detract from his performances on the cricket field.
Full story: The Sun Multi-tattooed Australian left-arm seamer Mitchell Johnson plans to test England captain Andrew Strauss with a barrage of bouncers in the first Ashes Test at Brisbane.
Full story: Herald Sun Australia captain Ricky Ponting says his Tasmania teammate Xavier Doherty has been included in the squad for the first Test on the back of strong performances against Queensland in Hobart and New South Wales in Sydney, plus perhaps the fact that Kevin Pietersen has been dismissed by left-arm spinners on 38 occasions in Tests.
Full story: Perth Now AND FINALLY Just when it seemed things could not get any worse for Australia, their captain and batting kingpin Ponting is almost floored by an errant bowling machine. The Aussies were using the new high-tech ProBatter bowling machine, first tested by England players, that simulates bowling actions when the screen went blank. Suddenly a short pitched delivery came from nowhere and reared up at an unprepared Ponting, who managed to deflect the ball away without suffering injury. Full story: Herald Sun
Listen to the Ashes live on Test Match Special on BBC 5 live sports extra, Radio 4 LW and online (UK users only) - series starts 25 November 2010.Archive: Relive past Ashes series
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