India vs South Africa, 2nd Test - Preview

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 09:38

After sharing the honours in a thrilling draw, India and South Africa will renew their exciting battle for supremacy in the series-deciding second and final cricket Test which promises to be another epic encounter starting here from Thuursday.

Winter Ashes on track to become most-watched series ever played in Oz, says CA

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 16:06

Cricket Australia (CA) has said that the ongoing winter Ashes series is on track to be the most-watched and most-followed series ever played in Australia.

Steve Smith says Oz to target Swann`s replacement Panesar in Boxing Day Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:29

Australian Ashes hero Steve Smith has warned England spinner Monty Panesar that he is next on Australia`s hit list following the retirement of off-spinner Graeme Swann despite the hosts retaining the Ashes urn.

Haddin says `motivated` Oz to press for 5-0 Ashes sweep

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:16

Australian vice-captain Brad Haddin said that his team is determined to press for a five-nil sweep of the Ashes series which will lift them from fifth to third on world Test rankings and to further avenge its recent defeats at England`s hands.

Clarke not looking ahead of Boxing Day

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:15

Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that even though Australia has regained the Ashes, he is not looking further ahead than the Boxing Day Test as he is wary of the gushing praise from fans and the media quickly turning against them.

Broad likely to be included in England squad for Boxing Day Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:09

England paceman Stuart Broad is reportedly likely to be included in the squad for the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) despite being struck on the foot by a searing Mitch Johnson delivery in Perth.

Alastair Cook wants England to come out fighting on Boxing Day

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 13:47

England captain Alastair Cook believes the fourth Ashes test starting in Melbourne on Thursday is the perfect stage for his battered side to salvage some pride and work towards ending what has been a miserable series on a high.

2nd Test: South Africa seek better fortunes at Kingsmead

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 09:16

South Africa will seek to arrest a dismal Durban run of four straight defeats at Kingsmead when they host India in the second and final test on Thursday, four days after their epic draw in Johannesburg.

Lyon says Oz can have `real party` if they whitewash England 5-0

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 14:54

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has said that Australia`s real celebrations would only begin if they can whitewash England 5-0 in the Ashes series.

`Swashbuckling` Warner says Oz batsmen `on their way` to being world`s best

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 14:53

In-form Australian opener David Warner has said that Australian batsmen are on the way to matching their bowlers as the best in the world.

Warne urges Cook to `stand up, take charge` of England for Boxing Day Test

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 12:08

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has urged England captain Alastair Cook to `stand up and take charge` of the England team or face the humiliation of a 5-0 whitewash.