Disappointed England investigate tactics ‘leak’

ENGLAND have launched an investigation into how their detailed bowling plans for the fourth Ashes Test were leaked and broadcast on Australian radio station ABC.

While the tourists struggled to end a 279-run stand between Matthew Hayden and Andrew Symonds, which enabled Australia to establish a 213-run lead by reaching 372 for seven at the close of the second day, their management team were facing embarrassment off the pitch.

Australia’s leading radio station were e-mailed the document by an unnamed source and revealed to their listeners how England plans for bowling to Symonds included the phrase “Bouncer Essential”.