Ranchi pitch rocks Australians

Australia have walked into an India-endorsed stitch up as suspicion grows the hosts have been delivered a tailor-made wicket designed to blunt Australia's pace weapons and dull the effect of Nathan Lyon.

'Pressure right on India': Let the mind games begin

A bullish Nathan Lyon has lit the fuse for another intense week in Ranchi, boldly declaring India are feeling the pressure after Australia's unexpectedly strong challenge to their home fortress.

Wade's warning for third Test hopeful Maxwell

Mercurial all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has to decide whether to fly solo with his boom or bust game or adopt Australia's newfound mantra of defence as selectors face a major quandary heading into the third Test.

Du Plessis surprised Smith escaped DRS charge

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has attacked the game's governing body for failing to charge Steve Smith for his illegal use of the decision review system.

'Caged lion': How to silence aggressive India

Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade admits Australia were shocked by India's "caged lion" aggression last week and has vowed to silence the hosts by taking them down early in the third Test.

Selectors roll dice big time by recalling Cummins

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Pace ace Pat Cummins is set to play his first Test in more than five years after selectors resorted to desperate measures to cover the giant hole left by Mitchell Starc in India.

Warner suggests tensions are still bubbling despite ceasefire

Australia remain seething at India's in-your-face attitude despite the two nations having officially agreed to a ceasefire.

Injured Starc out of India series

Australia's hopes of achieving mission impossible in India have been dealt a devastating blow with star paceman Mitchell Starc to be sent home after breaking down with a stress fracture in his foot.

Hohns back as chairman in restructured panel

Selector Trevor Hohns, the man who presided over Australia's last glory era, has returned to the top job long term after Cricket Australia made radical changes to the structure of its selection panel.