Swann 'not accusing' England stars
Graeme Swann says he was not referring to anyone in the current squad when he said certain players are "up their own backsides".
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Swann blasts 'low forms of journalism' over gran quotes
Recently-retired England spinner Graeme Swann has attacked "some low forms of journalism" for "preying" on his 90-year-old grandmother.
Mina Swann's comments to Newcastle's Journal newspaper were widely quoted in the English and Australian media.
I've heard of some low forms of journalism before but preying on my 90 yr old gran? Hang your head in shame the low life responsible
I've heard of some low forms of journalism before but preying on my 90 yr old gran? Hang your head in shame the low life responsible
Pietersen distances himself from Swann's comments
England batsman Kevin Pietersen refused to be drawn into the Graeme Swann story on Tuesday and distanced himself from speculation suggesting the retired bowler's team-mate remarks were referring to him.
"I'm not giving any energy to what happened yesterday," he said at a press conference ahead of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.
"The only energy that I've got on this tour left in me is for Melbourne on the 26th, training today, training tomorrow and Sydney.
"My interest levels in yesterday are less than zero."
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Swann 'not accusing' England stars
Graeme Swann says he was not referring to anyone in the current squad when he said certain players are "up their own backsides".
Read the full storySwann to Vaughan: 'Don't jump to conclusions'
Graeme Swann has told his former England captain not to "jump to conclusions" after Michael Vaughan claimed Swann's post-retirement comments were a mistake.
@michaelvaughan don't jump to conclusions Vaughney. I wasn't talking about the England dressing room or anyone in it. You too bbc.
Michael Vaughan replies to Graeme Swann's swipe
Former England captain Michael Vaughan said he agrees with former team mate Graeme Swann that "some players are getting ahead of themselves", but inferred the timing of his comments was a mistake.
So @swannyg66 says some England players heads are up their own Arse???? Which ones exactly??
I agree with @swannyg66 that some players are getting ahead of themselves but I don't think he should have said it the day after retiring...
We all make mistakes @swannyg66 .. I make plenty ... I am afraid on this occasion you have made one ...
Swann: 'Making stuff up sells papers I suppose'
Graeme Swann has attempted to distance himself from a report in The Telegraph which alleged the retiring cricketer had made a "barely disguised swipe" at his fellow English cricketers.
Swann took aim at the journalist who wrote the story, saying "making stuff up sells papers I suppose".
Just because Derek Pringles writes something I find it astonishing that people buy into it?! Making stuff up sells papers I suppose
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Newell: Swann will be missed by Notts and England
Graeme Swann will be missed by both Nottinghamshire and England, according to the county's Director of Cricket, Mick Newell.
The spinner announced his retirement from all forms of cricket today with immediate effect.
Newell says Swann was a great character to have around the dressing room, but he will not miss watching him bat, as he claims it caused his grey hair!
Newell: Swann played on due to being 'irreplaceable'
The Director of Cricket at Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club believes the 'irreplaceable' nature of Graeme Swann is one of the reasons the spinner was selected for the first three games in Australia, despite his claims today that he isn't fully fit.
Graeme Swann's announcement that he is to retire from first class cricket has received mixed reaction. Swann has said his arm has not felt 'quite right' since his operation earlier this year. Some have criticised him for playing in this series if he knew he was not 100% fit.
Mick Newell says the selectors probably had no choice but to select him, because has has previously been 'irreplaceable'.
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Read the full storyFans and cricketers shocked at Swann's retirement
What? Swann's quit too, before the series is even finished? Australia must be laughing their heads off. This is so embarrassing. #Ashes
Cricketer Graeme Swann's snap retirement from the England team during the Ashes tour has drawn shocked reactions on Twitter, with Piers Morgan calling the move "embarrassing" and saying the Australian team "must be laughing their heads off".
I can't believe it #swann
Former England batsman and bowler Paul Collingwood said "I can't believe it", while commentator Jonathan Agnew said the move was "unexpected".
General feeling was that this might be Swann’s last tour, but this unexpected. Massive contribution to England success and true character
Swann has left the England team after they suffered three successive defeats on their Ashes tour to Australia.