Injured Australia quick Pattinson eyes third Ashes Test

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 00:44

Australia fast bowler James Pattinson is recovering from his back injury ahead of schedule and is targeting the third test in Perth in a boost for the hosts` hopes of wresting the Ashes back from England.

Perth Test: South Africa set Australia 632 runs to win

Last Updated: Monday, December 3, 2012, 09:56

South Africa set Australia 632 runs to win the Perth Test.

Perth Test, Day 2: South Africa on top after Amla, Smith punish bowlers

Last Updated: Sunday, December 2, 2012, 09:14

Nathan Lyon survived the final assault of the day from a charging Dale Steyn as Australia ended the day at 33/2. After bowling out South Africa for 225 on the opening day of the final Test, the home team lost two wickets within five overs.

Perth Test, Day 1: Aussies hold edge after Plessis continues to impress

Last Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012, 21:21

Australia were 33/2 in reply to South Africa's first innings total of 225/10 on Day 1.

Watson ready to shoulder bowling responsibility in Perth Test

Last Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 12:33

Australian all rounder Shane Watson, who missed the Brisbane and Adelaide Test matches against South Africa due to a calf strain, has said he is ready to bowl as many overs as captain Michael Clarke wants him to bowl in the series-decider Perth Test.

Yardley urges Oz to play Lyon on ‘seamer-friendly’ Perth pitch

Last Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 11:59

Bruce Yardley, who showed it was possible to carve a successful career bowling off-spin at the traditionally seamer-friendly Perth pitch, has urged Australia to resist the temptation to play an all-pace attack at the WACA ground by picking Nathan Lyon in the series decider against South Africa.

Oz will see why Proteas pace attack is world’s most feared: Steyn

Last Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 11:53

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has claimed they will show at the WACA in Perth against Australia why they are considered as the best bowling line-up in world cricket.

Hussey backs Ponting to fire in Perth Test

Last Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 11:23

Michael Hussey has backed veteran Ricky Ponting to overcome the slump in his form against world number one South Africa in the series-deciding final Test match at Perth.

Kallis should play Perth Test even if not fully fit: Ray Jennings

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 13:51

Former South Africa coach Ray Jennings has said veteran all rounder Jacques Kallis should certainly play in the final Test match against Australia in Perth even if he is not fully fit.

Perth Test: Proteas pacers targeting early wickets of ‘in-form’ Clarke, Hussey

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 13:45

South African fast bowler Rory Kleinveldt has said team’s pace men would look to get in form Australia Michael Clarke and Michael Hussey out cheaply in the final Test match at Perth.

Michael Clarke urges curator to prepare ‘fair pitch’ for Perth finale

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 13:59

Australian captain Michael Clarke has urged the Western Australia Cricket Association (WACA) ground staff to prepare a fair pitch for the final Test match against South Africa.