Australia have named Pakistan-born left-hander as a standby player in their squad for the fourth Ashes Test as captain Ponting races to recover from a fractured finger... more
After Australia’s thrashing in Adelaide, Ricky Ponting’s team are in disarray and changes are expected for ‘round three’ in Perth. Tom Collomosse assesses the leading contenders... more
Skipper loses it at the end of a dramatic opening day at The Adelaide Oval as English and Australian tempers frayed throughout the Second Ashes Test... more
Tim Paine will replace wicketkeeper Brad Haddin for Australia's one-day international squad for upcoming matches against Ireland and England later this month... more
Brad Haddin responded to captain's call for a big score as he hit 110 in Australia's six-wicket win against New Zealand in the third one-day international in Hamilton... more
West Indies spinner Sulieman Benn has been suspended for two one-day internationals after his fiery confrontation with Brad Haddin and Mitchell Johnson during the Third Test in Perth... more
West Indies captain Chris Gayle has denied targeting Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson for special attention as he bashed the fifth-fastest century in Test history at the WACA... more
Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy as he recovers from undergoing surgery on his left ring finger... more
Tuning in expectantly for the first session at Edgbaston yesterday, and being lumbered instead with David Gower chatting away with Beefy, Athers and other fellow inmates at the Sky Sports Sheltered Home for Former England Captains, it was hard to avoid joining in the current weather forecasters hate-fest... more
Cricket: Australia wilted in the afternoon sun at Worcester, losing four wickets in quick succession just when they looked set to take command against England’s second string... more
Peter Siddle staked an early claim for an Ashes starting spot by taking two Sussex wickets as Australia gained the upper hand on the second morning of their tour match... more
Cricket: Andrew Symonds's hopes of making the Ashes were boosted today when he was handed a new contract by Cricket Australia despite his recent controversies... more
Cricket: Australia skipper Brad Haddin had no excuses after his team collapsed on their way to a sevenwicket Twenty20 defeat to Pakistan in Dubai... more
Cricket: Ricky Ponting was forced to admit his team had been outplayed in every department after Australia suffered a crushing defeat in the Second Test against India in Mohali... more
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