New boys must realise that cricket is a game of failure
It is impossible, given the resemblance, not to see Australia's 20-year-old debutant opening batsman Matt Renshaw as the new Matthew Hayden. Before we get carried away, ...
It is impossible, given the resemblance, not to see Australia's 20-year-old debutant opening batsman Matt Renshaw as the new Matthew Hayden. Before we get carried away, ...
While interim chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns might think Hilton Cartwright is an "exciting prospect", his Matador Cup figures this season are anything but exciting.
Cricket South Africa has advised captain Faf du Plessis to hold fire on appealing the International Cricket Council's ball tampering verdict.
The Test captain says he will seize on the opportunity presented by Australia's failures this summer to "stamp my authority on this team as the leader".
Adam Voges' hopes of pushing his case for an Australian recall were dealt a blow on Wednesday when he failed to pass a concussion test.
The only thing standing between Ricky Ponting and one of the nation's most high profile sporting jobs is a phone call from Cricket Australia.
The broadcaster hopes the pink ball Test and a new-look Australian team can be a panacea to ratings woes this summer.
I think of Justice Marcus Einfeld every time I drive past a particular speed camera on the back road to the Spit Bridge.
Zimbabwean-born all-rounder Hilton Cartwright is the bolter in Australia's one-day squad for the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee series against New Zealand.
Playing in last year's historic day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval was one of the highlights of my cricket career.
Australian fast bowler Jackson Bird is back for his first appearance in the baggy green in nine months after being recalled for the third Test against South Africa.
Western Australia coach Justin Langer has embarked on a cleanout in a bid to help the Warriors out of their current mire - and he hopes the damage will be limited to his ...
Australia are expecting a high-scoring match as they chase a ninth successive one-day win when they take on South Africa on Wednesday.
Faf du Plessis has received no sympathy from his fellow South African Dave Richardson, with the ICC boss describing his ball tampering from the Hobart Test as "pretty obvious".
National selector Mark Waugh says Steve Smith ought be excited about the overhaul of his under-performing team, revealing the embattled captain had "a big input" into ...
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis is free to play in the third Test despite being found guilty of ball tampering by the International Cricket Council.
Former Australian vice-captain Brad Haddin believes Test newcomer Nic Maddinson can become a match-winner in the mould of David Warner.
Poor old Michael Bevan must be shaking his head in disbelief - statistically speaking, the current crop of Test call-ups would have struggled to make the Australian A side in ...
Australia's new era of batsmen are set to confront the demons that have haunted their predecessors when they debut in conditions expected to provide "hooping" swing for the ...
A rare dedication to his craft left his junior coaches convinced that Australia's newest Test opener was always destined to fulfil his cricketing ambitions.
Like many, fast bowler Jackson Bird was confused when he learned his batting initially cost him an Australian Test slot.
There is a strong argument to say no graduates since the national academy system moved to Brisbane would make a 21st century Test team.
Warner accepts his team has been comprehensively outplayed by the Proteas but has not been impressed by their behaviour.
Coach Darren Lehmann says Steve Smith will be a better captain for the having dealt with adversity in the past four months.
Callum Ferguson is under no illusions about what is required if he is to avoid becoming Australia's latest one-Test wonder.
South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis will face an ICC hearing at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday afternoon to answer allegations of ball tampering from the second Test in Hobart.
South African captain Faf du Plessis is expecting to play in the third Test as the Proteas' indignation at their leader's ball-tampering charge turned ugly on Monday.
When Trevor Hohns awoke, his head was throbbing. Groaning, he hauled himself into the sitting position. Bit by bit, the room came into focus. Paper was strewn everywhere, ...
Home team sealed a comprehensive victory after lunch on the fifth and final day, dismissing England for 158 in 97.3 overs.
The indignance of their players at accusations of ball tampering against Faf du Plessis difficult enough to swallow, but the thuggish behaviour of their touring security guard ...
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