SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 07: Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates taking the wicket of Murali Vijay of India during day two of the Fourth Test match between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 7, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Starc’s stunning $1 million sacrifice

MITCHELL Starc has made the stunning call to sacrifice a $1 million pay day so he can direct all his energy into Test cricket.

Starc’s $1 mil sacrifice for Test gold

Starc’s $1 mil sacrifice for Test gold
Ben Horne MITCHELL Starc has made the stunning call to sacrifice a $1 million pay day so he can direct all his energy into delivering Australia Test gold on the sub-continent.

Mitch joins brother Shaun as Test contender

Mitch joins brother Shaun as Test contender
MITCH Marsh boosted his hopes of a Test recall on Saturday in Mumbai, but Australia’s spinners were taught a lesson in subcontinent frustration by aggressive young gun Shreyas Iyer.

Channel 9’s Nicholas ‘could have died’

Channel 9’s Nicholas ‘could have died’
Phil Rothfield WHAT’S THE BUZZ (PART 1): Mark Nicholas may have returned to the commentary box but his health scare was much more serious than we were led to believe.

Smith v Kohli: battle to decide fate of series

Smith v Kohli: battle to decide fate of series
Ben Horne VIRAT Kohli and Steve Smith possess a rare power to turn an entire match with the flash of their blade, so their blockbuster battle will likely determine the outcome of the series.

Another Marsh mounts Test case

Another Marsh mounts Test case
A day after seeing his brother Shaun hit a century, Mitchell Marsh has built his own case for selection in Australia’s side for the first Test against India.

Heroes reveal blueprint to winning in India

Heroes reveal blueprint to winning in India
RUSSELL GOULD The heroes of Australia’s incredible away series win over India in 2004 reveal the secrets to their historic success:

Chappelli’s simple tip to surviving spin

Chappelli’s simple tip to surviving spin
Ian Chappell STEVE Smith’s Australian team face a daunting prospect — batting in India on turning pitches against top-class spinners - Ian Chappell has some tips.

‘Mr Fix-It’ Marsh firms Test claims

‘Mr Fix-It’ Marsh firms Test claims
Rob Forsaith SUBCONTINENT specialist Shaun Marsh is happy to be Australia’s Mr Fix-It as the tourists bid to cause a boilover in India.

Australia-Sri Lanka produce final-ball thriller

Australia-Sri Lanka produce final-ball thriller
Russell Gould THE curtain came down on the MCG’s cricket season last night with a thrilling last-ball Australian loss as Steve Smith scored a century, in Mumbai.

Black Caps embarrassed in T20 loss

Black Caps embarrassed in T20 loss
AAP with staff writers NEW Zealand have fallen to an embarrassing loss to South Africa on home soil, with Imran Tahir slicing through the Black Caps.

Ponting backs Langer as next Test coach

Ponting backs Langer as next Test coach
Ben Horne RICKY Ponting dreams of coaching Australia, but the Test icon is adamant Justin Langer should be the next man put in charge of the country’s cricket fortunes.

Channel 9 clip leads to live probe

Channel 9 clip leads to live probe
Tyson Otto A SRI Lankan cricketer was forced to defend himself from an umpire probe after Channel 9 cameras picked up a white object.

Villani erupts as Southern Stars shine

Villani erupts as Southern Stars shine
Chris Cavanagh ELYSE Villani has hit an exquisite half-century to light up the MCG in the opening match of Australia’s three-game Twenty20 series with New Zealand.

Khawaja set for Test axing

Khawaja set for Test axing
Ben Horne USMAN Khawaja looks set to become the victim of selectors’ hotly contentious plan to reinstall Shaun Marsh as Australia’s Indian linchpin.

Aussie antagonist Harbhajan’s stinging barb

Aussie antagonist Harbhajan’s stinging barb
HARBHAJAN Singh does not have high hopes for Australia in India, tipping the tourists to lose badly even if they play well.

Maddinson returns for Shield duties

Maddinson returns for Shield duties
By Ben Horne NIC Maddinson will make his return to cricket next week for the NSW second XI and has made himself available for the Blues’ next Sheffield Shield game.

Wade: Concussion substitute needs to be looked at

Wade: Concussion substitute needs to be looked at
THE push for concussion substitutes in first-class cricket continues to gather momentum, with Australia’s wicketkeeper Matthew Wade saying the issue “needs to be looked at”.

Aussies welcome India’s U-turn

Aussies welcome India’s U-turn
IT is expected that India and Australia will be able to turn to the decision review system for the first time in Border-Gavaskar history.

Gardner gunning for debut

Gardner gunning for debut
Fiona Bollen SYDNEY Sixers big hitter Ashleigh Gardner plans to give Southern Stars camp everything she’s got in an effort to snare her national debut.

From Villawood to the SCG

From Villawood to the SCG
Ben Horne MEET Ocean 12, the asylum seekers who started a cricket team and went from Villawood to the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Nevill on standby for Test return

Nevill on standby for Test return
Ben Horne PETER Nevill has been told he’s on standby for Matthew Wade, should injury disrupt the Australian wicketkeeper on the tour of India.

Honoured Ash out to make her own mark

Honoured Ash out to make her own mark
Eliza Sewell ASHLEIGH Gardner is likely to become the first indigenous woman to play cricket for Australia in 60 years, but she’s determined to make an impression in more ways than one.

Try telling Klinger it’s the ‘Who Cares Cup’

Try telling Klinger it’s the ‘Who Cares Cup’
Russell Gould AFTER 19 seasons of first class toil, Michael Klinger will finally pad-up for Australia and if you think the T20 series against Sri Lanka means nothing, think again.

Why this man must play for Australia

Why this man must play for Australia
Alex Blair HE’S been dubbed “an absolute gun” and a potential Ashes saviour. Veterans insist this spearhead’s future is in the Baggy Green.

Taylor can solve selection riddle

Taylor can solve selection riddle
Ben Horne WITH almost unrivalled credibility in the game, Mark Taylor is shaping as a shock answer to Australian cricket’s biggest conundrum - the vacant chairman of selectors role.

Tasmania sack coach Dan Marsh

Tasmania sack coach Dan Marsh
Brett Stubbs CRICKET Tasmania has sacked Tigers coach Dan Marsh. Marsh, 43, was informed of the decision late on Wednesday and ends his tenure at Blundstone Arena after three-and-a-half seasons in charge.

Try telling Klinger it’s the ‘Who Cares Cup’

Try telling Klinger it’s the ‘Who Cares Cup’
Russell Gould IF you think Australia’s T20 series against Sri Lanka means nothing to veteran debutant Michael Klinger, think again.

The Indian gamble which could backfire

The Indian gamble which could backfire
Rob Forsaith INDIA has given up a key advantage in its Test series against an Australian squad loaded with Indian Premier League experience.

Root’s blueprint for England revival

Root’s blueprint for England revival
AFP THE Ashes are just around the corner. England have slipped to fourth on the world rankings. But newly installed captain Joe Root has a plan to fix it all.