Johnson felt great to join elite club after taking 200 Test wickets

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 15:28

Australian Test bowler Mitchell Johnson has said that reaching over 200 wickets in the format is an elite club and one gets compared to greats like Dennis Lillee and Merv Hughes.

Merv Hughes urges Johnson not to `mess` with `game-changing` moustache

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 17:53

Former Australian Test great Merv Hughes has advised pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson not to `mess` with his moustache as he believes that the `mo` has been a game changer for Johnson.

Johnson`s bowling mentor says speedster`s best work yet to come

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 14:19

Australian Test bowler Mitchell Johnson`s mentor and former Brisbane Norths club coach Brett Mortimer has said that the pacer is only starting to reach his peak.

Greg Chappell backs Steve Smith

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 17:22

Former Australian Test captain Greg Chappell, who is now Cricket Australia`s talent manager, has said that Australian player Steve Smith has the `mettle` to lead the country in the future.

Former Australian Test cricketer to run for election

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 13:29

Former Australian Test cricketer Nathan Bracken on Monday said he will stand in next month`s national elections, where he will be joined by a one-time A-League football coach.

Inverarity blows bugle for Gen-next Oz players to audition for future Test captain role

Last Updated: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 12:49

Australian chairman of selectors John Inverarity has sent a bugle call for leaders of the next generation to step forward and showcase their credentials for the role of following Test captain Michael Clarke , ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy squad.

Swann eyeing swift comeback in Eng team following successful elbow surgery

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013, 13:17

England off spinner Graeme Swann has said he is feeling great after his successful elbow surgery that ruled him out of the Test series against New Zealand, adding he wants to make a comeback in the team as soon as possible.

Swann on recovery mode for Ashes

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 12:00

England`s number one off-spinner Graeme Swann has been officially cleared to play in the Ashes after undergoing successful elbow surgery in the United States.

Fawad Ahmed, Australia's upcoming spin king?

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 00:20

Pakistan seems to be new supply line for the leg-spinners around the world. After Imran Tahir, who played for Pakistan A before breaking into South African national team, another Pakistani leg-spinner, Fawad Ahmed, is on the verge of getting a call up from the Australian national team.

Watson faces stiffer competition for Test recall: Clarke

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 11:14

Shane Watson`s return to Test cricket during the upcoming four-Test series against India will be tough as he faces competition from a much bigger pool of players by deciding to play as a batsman rather than an allrounder, Australian skipper Michael Clarke said.

Botha says ‘information overload’ unsettling Oz spinner Lyon

Last Updated: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 13:30

South Africa off spinner Johan Botha has said Australian Test spinner Nathan Lyon is currently suffering from information overload, and must clear his mind before first Test match against the Proteas at Gabba, starting November 9.

Aussie Twenty20 captain Bailey craves for Test spot

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 12:40

Australia’s Twenty20 captain George Bailey, who is an emerging fixture in the one-day team, wants to permanently fix his place in the Test side, preferably for next year’s Ashes.