Series defeat a 'hard one to grasp', says Smith
Flummoxed Australian captain Steve Smith says a 3-0 series defeat to Sri Lanka is a "hard one to grasp", blaming the batsmen and spinners for the shock result.
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Starc a step above in Sri Lanka despite whitewash
Expecting your fast bowlers to get some life out of the parched Sri Lankan pitches is like anticipating Sam Groth to win a French Open title on the claycourts of Paris with ...
Sri Lanka whitewash: Australia fall to 3-0 series defeat
Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland says he looks forward to a full report on why Steve Smith's team limped through the Test series in Sri Lanka. It won't be easy reading.
India looking to dump Australia from top of the Test rankings
Fast bowler Ishant Sharma says India are eyeing top spot in the world rankings as they prepare to take on West Indies in the fourth Test in Trinidad.
Live cricket scores: Third Test, day five
Catch all the live action from Colombo as Australia look to save face in their three-Test series.
Nevill insists stumping was within the spirit of cricket
Australian wicketkeeper Peter Nevill has staunchly defended his controversial stumping of Sri Lankan batsman Dimuth Karunaratne, declaring it was within the spirit of cricket.
Howzat? Gilchrist backs nifty Nevill stumping
Australian wicketkeeper Peter Nevill received support from Adam Gilchrist for his contentious dismissal of a Sri Lankan batsman on a soul-destroying fourth day of the third ...
Galle cricket president killed: reports
The president of the Galle District Cricket Association has been assassinated, according to local media reports.
Live cricket scores: Third Test, day four- Sri Lanka v Australia from Colombo
Catch all the live action from Colombo as Australia look to save face in their three-Test series.
Marsh hopes he is no longer in cricketing swamp-land
Colombo: Shaun Marsh hopes he has forged a permanent spot in the Australian line-up after his latest century revived his nation's hopes of victory in the third Test against ...
Smith, Marsh celebrate centuries as Test tightens
Skipper Steve Smith's fluent century was praised by his predecessor and the Marsh brothers did their part but the third Test against Sri Lanka hangs in the balance.
Live scores: Wickets tumble after Smith, Marsh post tons
Catch all the live action from Colombo as Australia looks to save face in their three-Test series.
Starc jumps into final while the world watches Bolt
Brandon Starc had one jump left. It was the last jump of the night. It was the last jump of a night that no one, it seemed, was watching the high jump.
Australia heed lessons ahead of tour of India
Spearhead Mitchell Starc says Australia have made progress in their bid to over-turn a sub-continental curse and have learnt vital lessons they can carry into next year's ...
Recalled Marsh, Smith lead Australia's fightback
Australia's batsmen battle back in pursuit of Sri Lanka's 355-run first-innings total, leaving the match evenly poised on day three.
Sri Lanka president calls for four-day Tests, resists ICC plans
Sri Lanka Cricket chief Thilanga Sumathipala has called for the introduction of four-day Tests and continues to resist plans for a two-tier championship, declaring it will ...
Live scores: Third Test, day two - Sri Lanka v Australia
Catch all the live action from Colombo as Australia looks to save face in their three-Test series.
Lyon slams 'ridiculous' pitch but Australia up for the fight
Spinner Nathan Lyon says it's "ridiculous" he already has had trouble with a worn bowling crease on just day one of the third Test but has declared the Australians are ready ...
Australia's missed chances let Sri Lanka off the hook
Australia's morning of joy became an afternoon of frustrating grind and missed opportunities as Sri Lanka took charge of the third Test.
Alex Ross begins series for Australia A
Alex Ross is ticking off all the boxes to becoming an international cricket star.
Murali consultancy fails to deliver results for Australia
Sri Lankan legend Muthiah Muralidaran was drafted into the Australian squad to help banish the team's sub-continental woes - but his consultancy has largely failed to deliver ...
Live scores: Third Test, day one - Sri Lanka v Australia
Catch all the live action from Colombo as Australia looks to save face in their three-Test series.
Emotions aside, cricket needs greater context, insists CA
Cricket Australia insists a two-tiered Test structure to add greater context to the struggling long-form format is the right plan but understands it is an emotional issue for ...
Sutherland to seek answers for tour failure
Colombo: Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland says he will be seeking answers for the losing tour of Sri Lanka, mindful that there will need to be improvement before next ...
A spinner's paradise: Colombo set to torment Australia
Colombo: Australian captain Steve Smith has told his team to have "courage and faith" on a third-Test wicket Sri Lankan counterpart Angelo Mathews expects to be a "spinners' ...
Saturday serve: Manuka Green decision sets back AFL and cricket in Canberra
Loud noises from a few is going to have an impact on thousands of Canberra sports fans.
Aiden Blizzard and Mark Higgs see no quick fix for Australia's spin woes
It was supposed to be a warm-up for next year's Indian tour, but now the Australian cricket team are staring down the barrel of a three-nil series whitewash in Sri Lanka.
Moeen leads rescue after England's top-order collapse
It worked. Alastair Cook's decision to bat first was proved right, thanks to some Pakistan bowling that was as green as the pitch and to the batting of England's all-rounders, ...
Australia vow to attack to avoid 'duck season'
David Warner says a timid approach in the third Test will leave batsmen as "sitting ducks" and has vowed to maintain his attacking ethos in a bid to spoil Sri Lanka's party.
Boland breaks hand in Australia A match
Scott Boland's chances to impress in the Australia A series have taken a hit, with the Victorian pace bowler breaking a hand during the side's clash with South Africa in ...