Why Pakistan can knock off Australia
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur says his team has the pace artillery to pounce on Australia's fresh-faced batting line-up and bowl the nomads of world cricket to a historic success this summer.
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Andrew Wu
Andrew Wu writes on cricket and AFL for The Sydney Morning Herald
Marsh prepared to turn 'ugly'
All-rounder Mitchell Marsh is prepared to risk embarrassment to adopt a see ball, hit ball mantra in a bid to end the batting woes that cost him his place in Australia's Test side.
Injured Watson to miss start of BBL
Sydney Thunder captain Shane Watson will miss the first two games of the Big Bash League, including the tournament-opening Sydney derby, due to a calf injury.
What Maxwell must get right to play for Australia
As Glenn Maxwell's home state insisted his future in Victoria was not over, former Test captain Mark Taylor says the out-of-favour all-rounder needs to become more of a team player if he is to play all three forms of the game for Australia.
'Best chance to beat Australia': Waqar's high hopes for Pakistan
Former great Waqar Younis says Pakistan will not fear Steve Smith's team and that this summer is his country's best chance to record a historic series victory in Australia.
How Hilton Cartwright left teammates in awe
Steve Smith last month demanded his team show more resilience and in Hilton Cartwright he has been given a player who fits that bill.
Pakistan's rising star 'as good as' Virat Kohli at same age: Arthur
He's played three Tests, is in only his second year of international cricket, but Pakistan batsman Babar Azam is already earning comparisons alongside Indian star Virat Kohli​.
'Lazy feet': What Test newcomer did wrong and what he needs to do to stay in
Test newcomer Nic Maddinson accepts he will be the first batsman to make way from the Australian team if selectors decide changes are necessary for the series against Pakistan.
Rookie's future in Marsh's hurt hand
Test newcomer Nic Maddinson may have just one more match to cement his place in the Australian team with injured batsman Shaun Marsh on track to be fit for the Pakistan series.
Why CA has jammed one-dayers between Test series
Cricket Australia's desire to bed down pink ball cricket is behind the scheduling of the upcoming one-day series against New Zealand that is jeopardising the Test side's preparation for the second time this summer.
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