Siddle back bowling but Pattinson with work to do

Pace ace James Pattinson faces an uncertain return date but Peter Siddle has made good progress in his bid to be fit for the home Test series against South Africa.

Clarke weighing up a shot at Big Bash

Michael Clarke will make a call within weeks on whether to pursue a stint in the Big Bash League this summer.

Jayawardene joins criticism of Smith's 'rest'

Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene has joined the criticism of Australia's decision to rest Steve Smith for the remaining three one-day internationals and two Twenty20 matches in Sri Lanka.

Lehmann says beaten tourists should be 'reasonably embarrassed'

Coach Darren Lehmann says Australia should be "reasonably embarrassed" after being whitewashed by Sri Lanka, but he believes selectors now have a vision of how to improve on the sub-continent.

Series whitewash: How the Australians rated

Australia arrived in Sri Lanka with the belief it would have the preparation and talent required to emerge victorious against a rebuilding side that had slipped to seventh on the International Cricket Council's ratings.

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.

Sri Lanka whitewash: Australia fall to 3-0 series defeat

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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.

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 Test where the tourists' hopes of victory were blunted.