David Hussey not giving up Test hopes
February 8th, 2012 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Feb 8 (IANS) Australia's ODI and Twenty20 specialist David Hussey said he is still not giving up the hope of bagging his maiden baggy green.The 34-year-old Hussey said the ... Read more...
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Warner’s switch-hit can become popular in Tests: Hussey
February 2nd, 2012 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Feb 2 (IANS) Australia's Twenty20 specialist David Hussey feels that his team mate David Warner's switch-hit is a phenomenon that could become a prominent Test cricket shot.Th left-handed Warner ... Read more...
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Ian Chappell says Lara better than Ponting and Tendulkar
January 31st, 2012 - 8:20 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 31 (IANS) Former Australian captain Ian Chappell rates Brian Lara as a superior batsman to the resurgent Ricky Ponting and little master Sachin Tendulkar.Chappell says Lara's ability ... Read more...
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We are heading to the top, says Clarke
January 28th, 2012 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 28 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke says his team has a lot of ground to cover for regaining the number one spot in Tests and its 4-0 thumping ... Read more...
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Australia four wickets away from 4-0 whitewash of India (Roundup)
January 27th, 2012 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 27 (IANS) India were Friday on the verge of suffering their second 0-4 whitewash in Test cricket in seven months with Australia four wickets away from a ... Read more...
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Clarke strikes double hundred; Australia 469/3 at lunch (Lead)
January 25th, 2012 - 10:11 am ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 25 (IANS) Michael Clarke scored his double hundred of series and shared a record-breaking 385-run stand with Ricky Ponting to guide Australia to 469 for three at lunch ... Read more...
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Won’t be retiring at the end of this Test: Ponting
January 24th, 2012 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 24 (IANS) Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting Tuesday sent out a strong message to his detractors with his 41st Test century and said he won't be retiring after ... Read more...
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Ponting completes 13,000 Test runs; Australia 214/3 at tea (Second Lead)
January 24th, 2012 - 1:44 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 24 (IANS) Ricky Ponting became the third batsman to complete 13,000 runs in Test cricket and along with captain Michael Clarke took Australia to 214 for three ... Read more...
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Anything less than a whitewash will be sad: Clarke
January 22nd, 2012 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 22 (IANS) Australian captain Michael Clarke is looking for a 4-0 whitewash against India as the two team gear up for the fourth and the final Test at ... Read more...
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Don’t feel the need to pass the baton on: Hussey
January 22nd, 2012 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
Adelaide, Jan 22 (IANS) Australia's veteran middle-order batsman Mike Hussey doesn't feel the responsibility to pass the baton on and said youngsters must earn their place in the side.The 36-year-old, ... Read more...
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Australia will be back at the top, says ex-coach Nielsen
January 19th, 2012 - 11:34 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) Former Australia coach Tim Nielsen feels that his former team is very close to be back at the helm of Test cricket within 12 months.Australia lead ... Read more...
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We have strangled India: Siddle
January 19th, 2012 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) Australian pacer Peter Siddle doesn't want to be rested and said he would like to strangle India in the fourth and the final Test in Adelaide ... Read more...
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CA, Channel 9 losing millions for lop-sided Test matches
January 18th, 2012 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 18 (IANS) Lopsided Test matches in the ongoing series between India and Australia have cost Cricket Australia (CA) and host broadcaster Channel 9 millions of dollars in advertising ... Read more...
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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...
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Dhoni not interested in Test cricket: Ganguly
January 13th, 2012 - 8:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is no longer interested in playing Test cricket.Ganguly termed Dhoni's comments to take a call ... Read more...
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Dhoni hints at quitting Tests by 2013
January 12th, 2012 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 12 (IANS) Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni hinted that he may retire from Tests to prolong his career in the shorter versions of the game, keeping in mind ... Read more...
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Fab Four have to fire together in Australia: Yuvraj
January 11th, 2012 - 10:17 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) India's flamboyant left-handed batsman Yuvraj Singh Wednesday made himself available for selection for the triangular ODI series in Australia hoped the 'fab-four' would fire ... Read more...
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Quitting T20 made me a better player: Clarke
January 6th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke says his decision to retire from T20 cricket at the start of 2011 has made him a better player in the ... Read more...
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India coach Fletcher rues lack of partnerships
January 3rd, 2012 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 3 (IANS) India coach Duncan Fletcher blamed the lack of big partnerships for his team's disappointing show in the Test series against Australia so far and asked the ... Read more...
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Sachin’s 100th hundred will be a blessing for Tests: Clarke
January 2nd, 2012 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke feels Sachin Tendulkar's 100th international hundred will inject life in the dwindling popularity of Test cricket but also insisted that they ... Read more...
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Australia will whitewash India, says McGrath
January 2nd, 2012 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) Fast bowling great Glenn McGrath has predicted that Australia will beat India 4-0 in the ongoing four-match series here Down Under.Australia thrashed India by 122 runs ... Read more...
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Lee lauds Australia’s latest pace sensation Pattinson
December 31st, 2011 - 12:55 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 31 (IANS) Australia's former Test pace spearhead Brett Lee has praised the latest pace sensation James Pattinson, and has said he should continue his combative, intimidatory approach ... Read more...
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India will come back strongly in Sydney: Ganguly
December 30th, 2011 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 30 (IANS) Former captain Sourav Ganguly is confident India will bounce back in the second Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) starting Tuesday.India suffered a ... Read more...
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ICC should make DRS mandatory: Ponting
December 27th, 2011 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting Tuesday fired a subtle shot at the Indian cricket board saying that the decision review system should be compulsory in Test ... Read more...
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Katich resigns to his fate, says Cowan worthy successor
December 26th, 2011 - 11:04 am ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 26 (IANS) Simon Katich has finally resigned to his fate of being an ex-Test player and has backed his former New South Wales teammate Ed Cowan, who made ... Read more...
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Bumper crowd at MCG will bid farewell to famed Indian trio
December 21st, 2011 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 21 (IANS) The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will have a bumper 75,000 crowd on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test to bid farewell to ... Read more...
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McGrath warns India against Australian quicks; backs Ponting
December 20th, 2011 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 20 (IANS) Australian fast bowling legend Glenn McGrath warned India to watch out for Australia's fast bowlers and said he expected Ricky Ponting to find form in the ... Read more...
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McGrath ready to mentor Australian fast bowlers
December 18th, 2011 - 12:04 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 18 (IANS) Legendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath wants to act as a mentor to help and guide the country's new generation of pacemen. As the first word ... Read more...
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Arthur backs Khawaja to come good in Tests
December 17th, 2011 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 17 (IANS) Australian coach Mickey Arthur feels young batsman Usman Khawaja has the technique and ability to succeed in Test cricket.Khawaja has been seen as a potential to ... Read more...
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Cricket commentator Tony Cozier made MCC life member
December 16th, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 16 (IANS/CMC) Noted West Indies cricket commentator Tony Cozier has been made an honorary life member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) for his contribution to the game for ... Read more...
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Test cricket deserves to be protected: Dravid
December 14th, 2011 - 7:29 pm ICT by IANS
Canberra, Dec 14 (IANS) Former India captain Rahul Dravid feels Test cricket should be preserved and said day-night Test matches should be seriously considered by the International Cricket Council (ICC) ... Read more...
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Hughes opts out of Big Bash to focus on Test career
December 14th, 2011 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 14 (IANS) Australia's beleaguered Test opener Phil Hughes has opted out of the Big Bash Twenty20 league with Sydney Thunder to concentrate on his technique.The 23-year-old is going ... Read more...
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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...
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It was only a matter of time for Sehwag (Comment)
December 8th, 2011 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
Virender Sehwag said during this year's World Cup that he would try and play the full 50 overs in One-Day Internationals (ODI). For good measure he added that he had ... Read more...
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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...
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