Starc and Hazlewood to play Boxing Day, SCG Tests

There are no plans to rest Australia's pace aces Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the final two Tests of the summer despite their heavy workloads in Brisbane.

Gen next: Sutherland and Waugh make names for themselves

Will Sutherland, whose father James is the chief of Cricket Australia, is among a group of precocious youngsters progressing through the governing body's pathways system.

Cartwright set for shock debut in Boxing Day Test

Hilton Cartwright is in line for shock Test debut on Boxing Day after being called in as cover by selectors on Tuesday.

What's going on with Lyon?

• ANALYSIS

Nathan Lyon and Steve Smith are good friends away from cricket but it's their partnership on the field that is the subject of much discussion behind the scenes.

Live: Australia v Pakistan, first Test, day four

• Live

Australia look to finish off Pakistan on day four of the first Test at the Gabba.

Pakistan 'feared' Australia before a ball was bowled in Brisbane Test, says former coach

Strange tattoos, old legs and why one former coach thinks the tourists were beaten before a ball was bowled at the Gabba.

Why injured umpire won't wear helmet

International umpire Paul Reiffel says he will not start wearing a helmet in games despite suffering concussion after being struck on the head during a Test in India.

Live: Australia v Pakistan, first Test, day one

Follow all the action as Australia and Pakistan go head-to-head in the first of their three Tests.

Cummins dismisses talk of imminent Test return as 'silly'

Comeback kid Pat Cummins says next year's tour of India will come too soon for him despite his successful return to international cricket.