Hit for six: 30 years on, Matthews takes aim at Jones' 210

Thirty years on from his defining Test innings, Dean Jones still feels the physical impact of his 210 against India in Chennai.

Injuries to fast bowlers help new boy pitch up

A challenging pre-season boot camp for Victoria and a strong Australia A campaign have emerging fast bowler Chris Tremain primed for this month's tour of South Africa.

Australia 'hopeful' Starc will be fit for start of summer

Cricket Australia is "hopeful" spearhead Mitchell Starc will be fit for the start of this summer's Test series after a freak training accident left him requiring a leg brace for three weeks.

England cricketer Hick is Australia's new batting coach

Former England batsman Graeme Hick will be Australia's specialist batting coach until 2020.

Maxwell leads Australia's T20 series sweep - now for review

A thorough review of Australia's tour of Sri Lanka, which ended with a positive glow, can begin in earnest with the tourists on their way home from their nine-week trip.

Australia hopeful of change despite Test overhaul being shelved

The International Cricket Council's bold plans to introduce a revamped Test structure have been shelved, although Cricket Australia is "optimistic" they will be reactivated at some stage.

Burns hopes to heat up for Test recall

Dropped Australian opening batsman Joe Burns says the pain of his first defeat as a Test cricketer was worse than his own axing in Sri Lanka, but he is focused on regaining his spot ahead of the home series against South Africa.

Hungry Proteas will be like 'wild dogs' in Australia: Steyn

South Africa spearhead Dale Steyn says the Proteas' attack will morph into a pack of "wild dogs" in looking to tear down Australia this summer and already boasts a more skilled bowling unit than the dethroned world champions.

Frustrated Australians need to pitch a new plan

• COMMENT

Australia have clearly grown frustrated with the conditions on offer during the Sri Lankan Test and one-day series, with David Warner even suggesting the lack of boundaries and sixes in the latter was a disservice for the sport.