Brad Haddin has welcomed India to continue their short-ball attack on him in next week’s Sydney Test. India’s quick’s have bombarded the veteran Aussie gloveman with the short stuff in …
As tensions between the Australian and Indian cricket teams reach boiling point, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has revealed sledging was his only strength as a cricketer. Speaking at an afternoon …
Paceman Ben Hilfenhaus has been dropped from the Hobart Hurricanes’ squad after a costly performance in the team’s latest Big Bash League loss. The former Test bowler finished with 0-32 …
Nick Kyrgios’ Australian Open preparations have suffered a blow after the rising star was forced to pull out of the Hopman Cup due to a back injury. Kyrgios was scheduled …
A plaque to honour the memory of Phillip Hughes will be unveiled at the SCG on Monday on the eve of the fourth Test between Australia and India. In one …
The Brisbane International has lost its second US Open champion in 48 hours with Juan Martin del Potro withdrawing from the year-opening tournament. Del Potro followed world No.9 Marin Cilic …
Discarded former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik says he wants to play in the 2015 World Cup, but needs clarity on his role and must be told what is expected of …
Raphael Saint-Andre has stepped down as coach of Russia’s rugby team and the Frenchman will be replaced by Russian Alexander Pervukhin, the national federation has confirmed. The change followed decisions …
Stephanie Cheika – not Michael – looms as Australia’s trump card as the Wallabies’ latest coaching saviour takes an audacious shot at Rugby World Cup glory in 2015. Thrust into …
Young Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been forced to withdraw from the Hopman Cup because of a back injury. The teenager, who knocked out Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, will …
Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal, the world No 3, says his goal is to “get the feeling” back at the start of the 2015 season, but he acknowledges he might …
Shaun Marsh does not covet Shane Watson’s spot in the Test batting order and is confident a big score is imminent for the allrounder. Watson is expected to remain at …
Opener Tim Ludeman’s fireworks with the bat propelled the Adelaide Strikers to an eight-wicket New Year’s Eve triumph against Hobart Hurricanes. Ludeman, a week after cracking the fastest half-century in …
Australian captain Steve Smith has led the charge in the latest ICC player rankings for Test batsmen following the conclusion of the Boxing Day Tests. New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka …
The wily veteran will be missing once again, but Perth Scorchers coach Justin Langer is confident he still has enough weapons up his sleeve to beat the Sydney Thunder on …
He’s been picked for his spin, but Ashton Agar’s prowess with the bat could be his ticket back into Test ranks, according to cricket great Justin Langer. Agar is in …
A dead rubber is supposed to be dull and meaningless, but the final cricket Test between Australia and India looms as the most heated in the four-match series. MS Dhoni’s …
Australian coach Darren Lehmann believes fixing his side’s “shoddy” fielding in the clutch moments of the third Test is a matter of confidence. The hosts wrapped up a series win …
