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 …
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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 …
Continue reading Hurricanes axe Hilfenhaus for Heat clashNick 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 …
Continue reading Kyrgios struck down by back injuryA 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 …
Continue reading SCG plaque to honour Phil HughesThe 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 …
Continue reading Del Potro withdraws from Brisbane eventDiscarded 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 …
Continue reading Pakistan’s Malik wants to play World CupRaphael 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 …
Continue reading New coach for Russian rugby union teamStephanie 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 …
Continue reading The other key Cheika in Wallabies campYoung 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 …
Continue reading Injury puts Kyrgios out of Hopman CupSpanish 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 …
Continue reading Nadal gearing up for Aust OpenShaun 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 …
Continue reading Marsh happy to stay in middle orderOpener 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 …
Continue reading Adelaide crush Hobart in BBLAustralian 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 …
Continue reading Smith jumps to No.5 in ICC rankingsThe 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 …
Continue reading Scorcher Hogg still grounded by hammyHe’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 …
Continue reading Agar reminds me of Gilchrist: LangerA 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 …
Continue reading Tensions set to rise in SCG TestIt’s been an emotionally taxing Test series for Australia and it won’t get any easier in Sydney. The shock death of Phillip Hughes is still on the minds of Steve …
Continue reading SCG Test to be emotional affairAustralian 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 …
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