Watson needs another week to recover fully
February 11th, 2012 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 11 (IANS) Australian cricket all-rounder Shane Watson Saturday said he needs another week to recover fully from his calf injury and is not pushing himself for an international ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Australia drop Marsh, rest Haddin for ODI tri-series
January 30th, 2012 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 30 (IANS) Australia's out-of-form batsman Shaun Marsh was dropped while wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was rested for the first three ODIs of the tri-series against India and Sri Lanka ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Veteran Hogg recalled to Australia’s Twenty20 squad
January 23rd, 2012 - 2:54 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 23 (IANS) Tasmanian George Bailey replaces Cameron White, who was dropped from the squad, as Australia's Twenty20 captain while veteran Brad Hogg, having retired from ODIs in 2008, ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
My chances are running out, says Marsh
January 17th, 2012 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 17 (IANS) Australian batsman Shaun Marsh admitted he is in danger of losing his place in the Test side after a slew of failures in the ongoing series ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Warner in line for Australia’s Twenty20 captaincy
January 17th, 2012 - 5:30 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 17 (IANS) Australia's diminutive explosive batsman David Warner is in line for Twenty20 captaincy and selectors will have a tough time when they sit down next week to ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Rotation policy helping Test team: Cricket Australia
January 8th, 2012 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
Melburne, Jan 8 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) high performance manager Pat Howard feels that its rotation policy will help strengthen the Test side rather than compromise on performance.Howard says CA ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Australian bowling attack can be world’s best: Arthur
December 31st, 2011 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 31 (IANS) Australia coach Mickey Arthur feels that his team's pace attack has the potential to be the best in the world and he's happy with his top ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Harris returns to Australia Test squad
December 30th, 2011 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 30 (IANS) Pace bowler Ryan Harris was Friday named in the 12-member Australian squad that will take on India in the second Test at the Sydney Crickt Ground ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Watson could miss entire series against India
December 27th, 2011 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Australian star all-rounder Shane Watson's recovery from a calf injury has been slower than expected and he could miss the entire Test series against India.Watson was ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Australia drop Starc, Christian from 11 for Boxing Day Test
December 24th, 2011 - 12:17 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 24 (IANS) Australia have left out young fast bowler Mitchell Starc and all-rounder Dan Christian from the playing 11 for the first cricket Test against India, starting Monday.Swing ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Ponting or Hussey must make way: Taylor
December 22nd, 2011 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 22 (IANS) Former Test captain mark Taylor feels that either Ricky Ponting or Mike Hussey must make way for young all-rounder Dan Christian or recovering batsman Shaun Marsh ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Everyone has to perform in the team now: Clarke
December 21st, 2011 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 21 (IANS) Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke feels that the selection of Ed Cowan has sent a strong message to all the the players - perform or perish."Ed ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Australia recall Hilfenhaus, Cowan set for Test debut against India
December 21st, 2011 - 12:09 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 21 (IANS) Tasmanian seamer Ben Hilfenhaus has been recalled and in-form New South Wales-born batsman Ed Cowan included in the 13-member Australia squad for the first Test against ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Batting camp will make Australians ready for mind games
December 20th, 2011 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 20 (IANS) The Australian batting camp that started here Tuesday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has not only been designed to help the top-order batsmen to ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
I am ready for Boxing Day Test: Ed Cowan
December 20th, 2011 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
Canberra, Dec 20 (IANS) Tasmania's opening batsman Ed Cowan said he is ready for the pressure-cooker atmosphere of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Boxing Day after smashing a century against ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Watson doubtful; Christian and Cowan’s chances now brighten (Lead)
December 20th, 2011 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 20 (IANS) Shane Watson's hopes of playing in the Boxing Day Test suffered a set-back as he failed to take part in the opening day of Australia's batting ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Important for Sehwag and Zaheer to fire together: Ian Chappell
December 17th, 2011 - 8:23 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 17 (IANS) Former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels that India's bowling doesn't match up as well as the New Zealand attack did in favourable conditions to humble ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Australian top order asked to attend batting camp
December 14th, 2011 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 14 (IANS) Concerned with the poor performance of the top order, Cricket Australia (CA) has asked skipper Michael Clarke, Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey to attend a batting ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Watson is the highest earning Australian cricketer
December 14th, 2011 - 4:01 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 14 (IANS) All-rounder Shane Watson, who is racing against time to get fit for the Test series against India, is the highest earning Australian cricketer ahead of captain ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Ponting, Hussey to play against India on Boxing Day, says Arthur
December 13th, 2011 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 13 (IANS) Australian cricket coach Mickey Arthur feels that Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey still have a lot to offer to the Australian team and are guaranteed a ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Clarke wants teammates to prioritise country over IPL
December 9th, 2011 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 9 (IANS) Australian captain Michael Clarke wants his fellow players to prioritise national duty over playing in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) if their fitness for international ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Top-10 individual scores in ODIs
December 8th, 2011 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
Indore, Dec 8 (IANS) Virender Sehwag smashed 219 in the fourth ODI against the West Indies here Thursday for the highest individual score in ODIs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's 200 ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Australia name unchanged side for second Test
December 8th, 2011 - 6:20 pm ICT by IANS
Hobart, Dec 8 (IANS) Phillip Hughes has been given another chance to prove himself and secure his Test future as the Australian selectors named an unchanged side for the second ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Starc,Pattinson likely to play India in Boxing Day Test
December 7th, 2011 - 9:45 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 7 (IANS) Promising Australian fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and James Pattinson, both 21, look all set to be in the team that will play India in the Boxing ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
India will miss Harbhajan in Australia: Gilchrist
December 7th, 2011 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Former Australian captain Adam Gilchrist feels that Harbhajan Singh will be missed by India during their tour Down Under as the feisty off-spinner can ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Dhoni, Kohli among top-10 ODI batsmen in ICC rankings
December 7th, 2011 - 3:36 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Dec 7 (IANS) Pakistani spinners Saeed Ajmal and Mohammed Hafeez dominate the ODI rankings while Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli are the only two Indian batsmen in ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Dan Christian gets Australia call-up for second Test
December 5th, 2011 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 5 (IANS) All-rounder Daniel Christian in place of injured fast bowler Ben Cutting was the only change in the 12-man Australia squad announced Monday for the second cricket ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Rise in injuries to fast bowlers due to ODIs: Hadlee
November 30th, 2011 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 30 (IANS) Legendary New Zealand fast bowler Richard Hadlee says the current crop of fast bowlers are getting injured frequently because of their bowling style in ODIS.Hadlee feels ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Select Ponting on merit, not stature, says Mark Waugh
November 30th, 2011 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 30 (IANS) Former Australian batsman Mark Waugh feels that Ricky Ponting's place in the team should be based on merit and not stature."Ricky Ponting is a great player, ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Warner credits Sehwag for Test berth
November 29th, 2011 - 6:22 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Nov 29 (IANS) Explosive Australian batsman David Warner is all set to make his Test debut after playing his first limited overs game almost three years ago. And ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Australia field four debutants against New Zealand
November 26th, 2011 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Melborne, Nov 26 (IANS) David Warner is all set to make his debut in Test cricket for Australia after a new look, inexperienced squad was picked for the home series ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Injury woes may delay Australian squad’s naming
November 24th, 2011 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Nov 24 (IANS) Injury woes of the Australian team may force the selectors to delay naming the squad for the home series against New Zealand starting next week.The Sydney ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Watson doubtful for New Zealand Test series
November 20th, 2011 - 3:00 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Nov 20 (IANS) Australian all-rounder Shane Watson admitted that he is doubtful against New Zealand in the two-Test series at home and even if he plays, he wouldn't bowl.The ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Dravid breaks into top-10 of ICC rankings
November 18th, 2011 - 5:41 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Nov 18 (IANS) Indian batting great Rahul Dravid moved four places to eighth in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings for Test batsmen released Friday while teammate ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Australian team offers condolences to Roebuck’s family
November 14th, 2011 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Nov 14 (IANS) The Australian team offered their condolences to the family of cricketer-turned-commentator Peter Roebuck, who died Saturday.Roebuck a frequent companion of the Australian team in their tours, ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
