Oz to play four pacers during Sydney Test with Johnson batting at seven

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 12:06

Australia has named four fast bowlers in its playing eleven for the final Test match against Sri Lanka in Sydney despite the SCG having earned a reputation of assisting spinners in the past.

Bird credits Siddle’s ‘another day in office’ advice for debut success

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 14:59

Debutant fast bowler Jackson Bird has hailed teammate Peter Siddle for giving him tips throughout the Boxing Day Test against Sri Lanka as he collected 2-32 in 13 overs on the first day.

Ex-Oz quick Fleming compares debutant Bird to legendary ‘Pigeon’

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 12:41

Former swing bowler Damien Fleming has compared debutant pace man Jackson Bird to Australian legend Glenn McGrath, and added that the 26-year old can take lots of wickets in Test cricket with his accurate line and length.

Oz in driver’s seat after Johnson rips apart Lankan batting in Boxing Day Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 26, 2012, 16:21

Fast bowler Mitchell Johnson claimed four crucial wickets as Sri Lanka was bowled out for a measly 156 on the first day of the second Test match in Melbourne before the hosts reached 3-150 at stumps.

Jackson Bird included in Australian squad for Boxing Day Test

Last Updated: Monday, December 24, 2012, 16:36

Pacer Jackson Bird is set to make his debut for Australia in the Boxing Day Test against Sri Lanka beginning Wednesday.

‘Fragile’ Australian fast bowlers need to accept ‘reality of rotation’

Last Updated: Saturday, December 22, 2012, 15:38

Fragile Australian fast bowlers need to accept the fact that selector’s contentious rotational policy is the reality of the life after Jackson Bird`s shock Test debut at the expense of a resting Mitchell Starc.

Warne tips Jackson Bird for Test debut on Boxing Day

Last Updated: Thursday, December 20, 2012, 16:58

Legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne has tipped Jackson Bird over making his Test debut on Boxing Day because he reckons Australia won`t risk bowling two erratic left-armers.

Oz quick Bird hopes daunting record at MCG would help earn first baggy green

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 15:23

Australia fast bowler Jackson hopes his overwhelming record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground will help him earn a Boxing Day debut ahead of left-arm pace man Mitchell Johnson.

Bird, Khawaja named in Australian squad for second Test

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 16:44

Cricket Australia`s (CA) national selection panel (NSP) Tuesday named a 13-player squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka starting on Boxing Day here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Oz national selector Inverarity defends non-selection of young quicks Bird, Hazelwood

Last Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012, 14:10

Australia chairman of selectors John Inverarity, has backed a decision to not select promising young fast bowlers Josh Hazelwood and Jackson Bird for the Australia A clash against South Africa next month.