D` Costa blames pressures of home Tests for biting into Oz batsmen`s averages

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 13:47

One of Australia`s most successful batting coaches, Neil D` Costa has said that batsmen from his country average lesser on their home ground than their overall average because the mental challenges of negotiating home Test matches have become too much for the modern player.

Phil Hughes, Usman Khawaja out of final England warm-up

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 11:36

Usman Khawaja and Phil Hughes were on Monday withdrawn from the Cricket Australia Invitational XI to play England in the tourists` final warm-up match before the Test series.

India vs Australia, 6th ODI - Preview

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 08:29

Handicapped by the poor form of some of their key bowlers, India will be under intense pressure as they go into the do-or-die sixth cricket one-dayer against an upbeat Australia on Wednesday, fully aware that any slip-up at this stage could cost them the series.

Oz media says Rogers, Warner, Cowan, Hughes, Finch all contenders to open in Ashes

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 14:53

The Australian media has claimed that there is a close fight between Chris Rogers, David Warner, Ed Cowan, Phil Hughes and Aaron Finch to claim the opener spots in the Ashes.

Watson praises Finch after performances against England, India

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 13:12

Australian batsman Shane Watson has praised his teammate Aaron Finch and said that the environment has really got the best out of him so far, and he has been amazing since he has come in the team.

Hughes in line for `late call-up` in ODI decider against England

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 10:53

Australian cricketer Phil Hughes is set to get one final chance to impress as Australia attempt to end their UK cricket tour on a rare high.

Michael Clarke stays put as Phil Hughes and Matthew Wade join A side

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 17:59

Australia said on Tuesday that captain Michael Clarke will stay in London as he recovers from a back problem.

Ex-Oz selector backs Hughes, Lyon to play crucial roles during Ashes

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 13:29

Former Australian national selector Jamie Cox has claimed batsman Phil Hughes and off spinner Nathan Lyon will fill key roles during this year`s Ashes.

India vs Australia Delhi Test, Day 1: Spinners put hosts on top

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 18:30

Australia were 231 for eight at stumps on the opening day of the fourth and final cricket Test against India on Friday.

India in control of 3rd Test after Bhuvneshwar's triple strike

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 08:57

Murali Vijay (153) cracked his second successive century before young paceman Bhuvneshwar Kumar quickly snapped up three Australian wickets to raise hopes of an Indian victory in the third cricket Test which seemed headed for an exciting finish.

Justin Langer urges Oz selectors to avoid `chopping and changing`

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 11:23

The Australians may have been dismal so far in the ongoing Test series against India but former batsman Justin Langer feels the selectors should keep faith in the players and avoid a "chopping and changing" policy.

Hughes not given preparation time: Coach

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 11:25

Struggling Australian batsman Phil Hughes`s batting mentor has lashed out at Cricket Australia for denying his ward preparation time ahead of his maiden India Test tour.