Ed Cowan
Born: June 16, 1982 (age 42)
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Hometown: Paddington, Australia
Nationality:
Australian
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Role: Opening batsman
Sports Mole has 45 articles about Ed Cowan. Articles 1 to 40:
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Jordan Silk stars in narrow Sydney Sixers victory
Sydney Sixers beats Sydney Thunder thanks to some solid batting from Jordan Silk at the SCG.
Jan 22, 11:47
![Australia's Ed Cowan in action against South Africa on December 2, 2012 Australia's Ed Cowan in action against South Africa on December 2, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australia's Ed Cowan 'has chance of recall'
Australia head coach Darren Lehmann insists that Ed Cowan is in contention for a recall after scoring two fifties in the warm-up fixture against Sussex at Hove.
Jul 29, 23:18
![England's bowler Steven Finn celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Ed Cowan during day one of the first Ashes Test on July 10, 2013 England's bowler Steven Finn celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Ed Cowan during day one of the first Ashes Test on July 10, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Allan Border critical of Australia's top three batsmen
Allan Border expresses his dismay at the way that Australia's top three batsmen have been performing so far during The Ashes.
Jul 22, 12:38
![Australia's Shane Watson bats during his innings of 90 during the International Tour match at the County Ground on June 27, 2013 Australia's Shane Watson bats during his innings of 90 during the International Tour match at the County Ground on June 27, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australia digging in on day four
Australia reach 111-2 at tea on day four as they chase a total of 311 to win the opening Ashes Test against England at Trent Bridge.
Jul 13, 15:46
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Live Commentary: The Ashes: First Test, day four - as it happened
Relive the fourth day of the first Ashes Test as Australia ended needing 137 runs to win against England with four wickets left.
Jul 13, 10:30
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England build 261-run lead on day three
England build a healthy lead of 261 runs on day three of the first Ashes Test against Australia, with Ian Bell ending the day on 95 not out.
Jul 12, 18:27
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England six down at tea
England lose the wickets of Jonny Bairstow and Matt Prior before tea, but Ian Bell hits a half-century to help build a lead of 165 runs.
Jul 12, 15:56
![England's bowler Steven Finn celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Ed Cowan during day one of the first Ashes Test on July 10, 2013 England's bowler Steven Finn celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Ed Cowan during day one of the first Ashes Test on July 10, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Steven Finn pleased with late England fightback
Steven Finn believes that England's bowlers responded well to the collapse of their batsman by taking four Australian wickets in the final session of the first Ashes Test of the summer.
Jul 10, 19:15
![England's bowler James Anderson celebrates taking wicket of Australia's Chris Roders during day one of the first Ashes test on July 10, 2013 England's bowler James Anderson celebrates taking wicket of Australia's Chris Roders during day one of the first Ashes test on July 10, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England lead after eventful opening day against Australia
England lead Australia by 140 runs following an eventful first day of the opening Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 10, 18:38
![Australia's Ed Cowan in action against South Africa on December 2, 2012 Australia's Ed Cowan in action against South Africa on December 2, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ed Cowan passes 50
Australia's Ed Cowan produces a knock of 61 during his first County Championship outing of the season for Nottinghamshire.
Apr 10, 14:07
![Australia's Ed Cowan in action against South Africa on December 2, 2012 Australia's Ed Cowan in action against South Africa on December 2, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australia lead India by 79 runs at lunch
Australia lead India by 79 runs at lunch after posting a score of 89-5 on day three of the final Test.
Mar 24, 06:51
![Ravichandran Ashwin bowls on September 11, 2011 Ravichandran Ashwin bowls on September 11, 2011](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australia survive India onslaught to close day on 231-8
Australia survive an onslaught by India to reach stumps on day one of the fourth and final Test on 231-8
Mar 22, 11:04
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India in control against Australia
India take five wickets during the afternoon session against Australia to seize control of the fourth Test match in Delhi.
Mar 22, 08:43
![Australia's Phillip Hughes on September 19, 2011 Australia's Phillip Hughes on September 19, 2011](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australia begin well in Delhi
Phillip Hughes fell five runs short of his half-century as Australia reach 94-2 at lunch on day one of the fourth Test match with India in Delhi.
Mar 22, 06:15
![Michael Clarke is caught out for 74 against Sri Lanka on December 15, 2012 Michael Clarke is caught out for 74 against Sri Lanka on December 15, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
India launch comeback against Australia by snatching seven wickets
India launch an impressive comeback in the evening session to halt Australia on 273-7 from the second day of the third Test in Mohali.
Mar 15, 11:08
![India's Ravindra Jadeja celebrates taking a wicket during a ODI against West Indies on December 11, 2011 India's Ravindra Jadeja celebrates taking a wicket during a ODI against West Indies on December 11, 2011](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ravindra Jadeja strikes peg Australia back at tea
Ravindra Jadeja strikes twice in two balls to peg Australia back in the third Test in Mohali, leaving them on 180-3 at tea.
Mar 15, 08:58
![Australia's David Warner on day two of their third Test against Sri Lanka, January 4, 2013 Australia's David Warner on day two of their third Test against Sri Lanka, January 4, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australia make a strong start against India in Mohali
Australia make a strong start in the third Test against India in Mohali, with openers Ed Cowan and David Warner unbeaten at lunch.
Mar 15, 06:15
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India hammer Australia in second Test
India thump Australia by an innings and 135 runs to take a 2-0 lead in their Test series.
Mar 5, 06:39
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Australia trail by 192 runs in second Test against India
Australia lose two early wickets to reach stumps on 74-2 against India, who lead the second Test by 192 runs.
Mar 4, 11:11
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India all out for 503 at tea
Australia bowl out India on the stroke of tea for a massive 503 runs on day three of the second Test in Hyderabad.
Mar 4, 09:19
![India's Cheteshwar Pujara on November 13, 2012 India's Cheteshwar Pujara on November 13, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
India reach 400 at lunch
A stunning partnership between Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara puts India in control against Australia in Hyderabad at lunch.
Mar 4, 06:22
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India on top against Australia
Bhuvneshwar Kumar takes three wickets as India begin positively in the opening session of day one of the second Test match against Australia.
Mar 2, 06:14
![Moises Henriques during a press day on April 3, 2012 Moises Henriques during a press day on April 3, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australia's Moises Henriques forces first Test against India into fifth day
Moises Henriques prevents India from wrapping up the first Test against Australia by forcing through a fifth day with an impressive innings.
Feb 25, 11:09
![Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012 Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Michael Clarke steadies Australia innings to 316-7 against India
Michael Clarke leads his Australian side to 316-7 on stumps of the opening day in the first Test against India following Ravichandran Ashwin's six-wicket haul.
Feb 22, 11:04
![Australia's David Warner on day two of their third Test against Sri Lanka, January 4, 2013 Australia's David Warner on day two of their third Test against Sri Lanka, January 4, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australia make impressive start against India
David Warner makes an unbeaten 58 as Australia reach 126-2 at lunch of day one of the first Test match with India in Chennai.
Feb 22, 06:16
![Australia's Michael Hussey and Michael Clarke celebrate against South Africa on November 22, 2012 Australia's Michael Hussey and Michael Clarke celebrate against South Africa on November 22, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australia whitewash Sri Lanka in Test series
Michael Hussey makes a telling contribution in his final international Test appearance as Australia beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in Sydney to complete a series whitewash over the tourists.
Jan 6, 04:59
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Australia going strong against Sri Lanka
David Warner and Phillip Hughes both score half-centuries to take Australia to 127-1 against Sri Lanka at lunch on the second day of their third Test match in Sydney.
Jan 4, 02:12
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Australia in control against Sri Lanka
Australia bowl out Sri Lanka for 156 as they take control of the second Test match in Melbourne.
Dec 26, 07:17
![Australia's Ed Cowan walks after being dismissed for four against Sri Lanka on December 14, 2012 Australia's Ed Cowan walks after being dismissed for four against Sri Lanka on December 14, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australia increase lead over Sri Lanka
Australia lead Sri Lanka by 260 runs at lunch on the fourth day of their first Test match at Hobart.
Dec 17, 02:12
![Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene celebrates taking the wicket of Shane Watson on December 14, 2012 Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene celebrates taking the wicket of Shane Watson on December 14, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Shane Watson falls before tea
Australia lose Shane Watson moments before the tea break but still look strong on 193-3 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Hobart.
Dec 14, 04:28
![Australia's Ed Cowan walks after being dismissed for four against Sri Lanka on December 14, 2012 Australia's Ed Cowan walks after being dismissed for four against Sri Lanka on December 14, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australia lose two early wickets
Australia lose Dave Warner with the last ball before lunch to leave the home side on 97-2 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Dec 14, 02:31
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Australia trail South Africa by 522 runs
Australia lose three wickets in the morning session on day four to trail South Africa by 522 runs in their third Test match in Perth.
Dec 3, 05:06
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Australia end day three nearly 600 short of South Africa's world-record total
Australia end day three of the third Test against South Africa on 40-0 but still a massive 591 runs behind the world-record total set by the Proteas.
Dec 2, 10:38
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Australia lose wickets after controlling South Africa's batsmen on day one
Australia dominate South Africa's innings but lose two early wickets at their time at the crease and sit on 33-2 after day one of the third and final Test in Perth.
Nov 30, 10:11
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South Africa fight back against Australia
South Africa remain in contention in the second Test match in Adelaide after they reduced Australia to 11-5 in their second innings.
Nov 24, 07:31
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David Warner, Michael Clarke lead Australia charge
David Warner and Michael Clarke both hit centuries as Australia reach 280/4 at tea on day one of the second Test against South Africa.
Nov 22, 05:49
![South Africa's Jacques Kallis leaves the field injured against Australia on November 22, 2012 South Africa's Jacques Kallis leaves the field injured against Australia on November 22, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jacques Kallis limps off after rattling Australia top order
South Africa's Jacques Kallis takes two wickets before limping off injured during an eventful opening session of the first Test against Australia.
Nov 22, 02:53
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Australia edge ahead in first Test against South Africa with six first-innings wickets remaining
Michael Clarke remains at the crease on 218 runs as Australia take a lead of 37 at the close of play on day four of the first Test against South Africa.
Nov 12, 09:10
![Australia's Ed Cowan leaves the field after being run out for 136 Australia's Ed Cowan leaves the field after being run out for 136](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ed Cowan century helps Australia avoid follow-on
Ed Cowan's maiden international century helps ensure that Australia comfortably avoid the follow-on in the rain-affected first Test against South Africa.
Nov 12, 05:37
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South Africa take three wickets in evening session
South Africa make early inroads in the evening session against Australia as the tourists look to take charge in Brisbane.
Nov 11, 09:16