 I deserve this punishment: James Pattinson
Paceman James Pattinson today said he deserved axing from the side for his disrespectful ways and those who are criticising the decision, do not understand the new culture the team is trying to build.
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 Cricket Australia backs decision to axe players
Cricket Australia (CA) has defended the team management’s decision to sack four of its leading cricketers from the third Test against India at Mohali on disciplinary grounds.
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 Applause and brickbat for Mickey Arthur on bold sacking decision
Coach Mickey Arthur has received applause from a section of Australian media while a few experts pilloried him for the "nonsense" decision to axe four players from the side.
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 Oz media backs axing of "infamous four"
The Australian media on Monday backed the team management`s decision to suspend four players, including vice-captain Shane Watson, ahead of the third Test against India, saying the "infamous four deserve no sympathy for their feckless disregard for the team ethos and culture".
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 A getaway might have helped Australia, feels Gilchrist
The Australian players might have been better served by using the eight-day break before the third Test against India by taking their minds off cricket, feels former great Adam Gilchrist.
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 Dhoni, Tendulkar arrive here for 3rd Test against Australia
Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar were among the Indian cricketers, who arrived here on Monday for the third Test against Australia, starting Thursday.
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 Not just one incident, there are off-field stuff too: Clarke
Australian captain Michael Clarke on Monday defended the team management`s decision to suspend four players including vice-captain Shane Watson for the third Test stating that it`s "not just about one incident" but also about "off-field stuff" which has been unacceptable.
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Sarcasm-filled tweets on Oz suspension dominate cyber space
Tweets laced with sarcasm dominated the cyber space after Australian team management decided to suspend four of its players, including vice-captain Shane Watson on breaching team protocol.
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