The wisdom behind Australia’s decision to bowl first against Sri Lanka at the SCG was called into question, but at least playing four quicks in Sydney allowed future stars Jackson …
Had Jackson Bird not had such a keen eye for opportunities, he might have been readying himself for a big innings in Sydney grade cricket on Thursday – rather than …
Sensing his battered troops needed a lift, Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene attempted to carry the entire nation on his shoulders in his last match in charge – and nearly …
Adelaide Strikers coach Darren Berry will face a Cricket Australia (CA) disciplinary hearing over his verbal exchange with West Indies allrounder Marlon Samuels. Berry was involved in an angry discussion …
Lleyton Hewitt has bowed out of the Brisbane International tennis tournament after falling in straight sets to Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin in the second round on Thursday. World No.83 Hewitt missed …
Australia’s decision to play four quicks and bowl first at the SCG appeared questionable at stages throughout day one but, by stumps, Jackson Bird and Mitchell Starc had guaranteed the …
Normal service finally resumed at the Brisbane International tennis tournament on Thursday when world No.1 Victoria Azarenka cruised through her quarter-final. The reigning Australian Open champion booked a potential semi-final …
The day began with hats off to Tony Greig and ended with hats off to Lahiru Thirimanne. Black armbands, a minute’s silence and a familiar sun hat draped on the …
New Zealand’s struggling cricketers were labelled clueless on Thursday after they were shot out for just 45 in a horror show against South Africa – the lowest Test score in …
West Indies blaster Chris Gayle insists he’s already put his feud with Brad Haddin behind him, and is instead focusing on regaining his form in a bid to guide the …
If rotation is such a grand idea, maybe Australia’s cricket bureaucrats should try it themselves. Taking a rest might refresh and revitalise them, bringing them back to their offices sufficiently …
The giant-killing spree continued at the Brisbane International on Thursday when world No.5 Angelique Kerber became the latest casualty. The fourth-seeded German went down in straight sets 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 …
Rising Australian tennis players Luke Saville and Olivia Rogowska have been handed wildcards to play in the main draw at this month’s Australian Open. Saville, 18, won the boys title …
Mahela Jayawardene batted bravely in his last match as Sri Lanka captain but Australia still have the tourists in a vulnerable position on the opening day of the third Test. …
Leading a team that has had holes punched through it in a disastrous tour of a country where Sri Lanka has never won a Test, Mahela Jayawardene needed something to …
American John Isner became the second international tennis star to quit the Hopman Cup with a knee injury on Thursday, casting doubt on his Australian Open prospects. World No.14 Isner’s …
Former Wallabies coach Bob Dwyer is recovering in a Sydney hospital after suffering a heart attack. The 72 year-old reportedly complained of chest pains on Wednesday and was taken to …
An elbow injury is threatening Heather Watson’s Australian Open campaign after the British No.1 was forced to withdraw from next week’s Hobart International. Watson suffered the injury during her three-set …
