Steve Smith personified leadership as Australia reached 5-259 at stumps on day one of the Boxing Day Test against India. Smith continued his career-best form to finish 72 not out, …
Continue reading Smith stars again, Aus 5-259 at stumpsBig-hitting New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum fell just short of scoring the fastest double century in Test history on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in …
Continue reading McCullum magic puts Black Caps in controlThe debutant admitted to pre-match nerves, but delivered a classy performance on one of Australian sport’s grandest stages. It wasn’t Joe Burns batting at No.6, rather hamstrung captain Michael Clarke …
Continue reading Clarke impresses on commentary debutA bat belonging to Phillip Hughes will be placed at the summit of Mount Everest as the cricket world continues to commemorate the popular batsman. Speaking during lunch at the …
Continue reading Everest tribute for cricketer HughesAxed Australian paceman Mitchell Starc returns for a Sydney Sixers side looking to continue their home city bragging rights when they play Sydney Thunder in a Big Bash League match …
Continue reading Starc back for Sixers in BBLAustralia are in need of another steadying knock from skipper Steve Smith, with the hosts 3-174 at tea on day one of the Boxing Day Test. India controlled Friday’s second …
Continue reading Aussies 3-174 at tea on Boxing DayA day after Santa Claus dominated discussions, Australian cricket was left wondering once again whether to believe in Shane Watson. The No.3 batsman’s 52 in the third Test against India …
Continue reading Watson teases again in Boxing Day TestNew Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is getting faster and faster as his record-breaking season hits milestone after milestone. McCullum bludgeoned the fastest century in his country’s Test history as they …
Continue reading McCullum blasts another batting recordSri Lanka struck twice before lunch to leave New Zealand 2-84 following the opening morning of the first Test in Christchurch. The Black Caps lost openers Hamish Rutherford (18) and …
Continue reading Black Caps lose openers before lunchCricket Australia has trademarked the phrase “63 not out”. CA made what it called a “defensive” move to prevent people cashing in on the death of Test batsman Phillip Hughes, …
Continue reading Cricket Australia trademarks 63 not outDavid Warner was dismissed for a duck, but Australia settled to reach 1-92 at lunch on day one of the Boxing Day Test against India. Chris Rogers and Shane Watson …
Continue reading Aussies 1-92 at lunch on Boxing DayShane Watson will not be overburdened during the Boxing Day Test, with Steve Smith to give the allrounder a decent break between batting and bowling. Mitch Marsh’s hamstring injury at …
Continue reading Watto can bat No.3 and bowl: SmithTrainer Robert Smerdon is hoping a barrier trial victory will help spark a return to form for Go The Knuckle. After a disappointing first-up effort, the six-year-old is set to …
Continue reading Christmas Stakes 2014: Smerdon hoping Knuckle can fight backTrainer Brad Herne can further boost his growing reputation with It’s Vegas Baby in the B J McLachlan Stakes at the Gold Coast. Herne is one of the young guns …
Continue reading B J McLachlan Stakes 2014: Brad Herne gambling on Vegas for MilionsA Summer Cup victory by Midsummer Sun would be a timely boost for trainer Sam Kavanagh as his stable enters one of its busiest times of the year. The young …
Continue reading Kavanagh hoping for Sun in Summer Cup 2014A rise in distance and a drop in weight are the key factors trainer Robbie Griffiths is counting on to get Chile Express back to winning form. Griffiths has earmarked …
Continue reading Trip and weight to suit ExpressAn impressive barrier trial win by three-year-old Yeager has erased memories of his last-start failure. Yeager is rated a future top line miler but was never in the hunt when …
Continue reading Yeager to get Magic Million Guineas 2015 bid back on trackTrainers are usually reluctant to make changes to a winning formula but Joe Pride is taking the winkers off Ball Of Muscle for his biggest test. In a frightening prospect …
Continue reading Canterbury Classic 2014: Gear change for Ball Of Muscle


