I deserve this punishment: James Pattinson

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 12:29

Paceman James Pattinson today said he deserved axing from the side for his disrespectful ways and those who are criticising the decision, do not understand the new culture the team is trying to build.

Former cricketers react sharply to suspension of Aus players

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 18:38

Former cricketers such as Dean Jones and Michael Vaughan today reacted sharply to the exclusion of four Australian cricketers, which includes vice-captain Shane Watson, from the side for the third Test against India starting Thursday.

Sacked Watson leaves for home; raises speculation of revolt

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 17:11

Australia`s tour of India took an extraordinary turn today with their miffed vice-captain Shane Watson leaving for home hours after being dropped from the team for the third Test against India along with three other key players for ignoring a team management order.

Chappell excited about future of India, worried over Tests

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 21:54

Former Team India coach Greg Chappell on Tuesday said he was excited about the future of Indian cricket but worried about the future of Test matches.

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.

I can`t sit thinking why I am not playing Tests: Vijay

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 21:55

Despite being a prolific scorer in domestic cricket, Murali Vijay has played only 12 Test for India in the more than four years but the Chennai batsman says it makes sense in moving forward than staying demoralised.

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.

Watson wants to open in Test team

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 13:28

Australia vice-captain Shane Watson’s preference to retain his opening spot in the Test team has put pressure on incumbent opener Ed Cowan

Ex-captain Bacher hails Smith’s team as best in Proteas Test history

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 12:27

Former South Africa captain Ali Bacher has claimed current Proteas Test team under Graeme Smith is the best in their history.

India`s preparatory camp at Brabourne concludes

Last Updated: Sunday, November 11, 2012, 18:25

The Indian squad`s three-day preparatory camp for the four-Test series against England, commencing at Ahmedabad from November 15, concluded at the Cricket Club of India here on Sunday.

India`s Test team will only improve with time: Dhoni

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 18:13

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says he is satisfied with the team`s performance in the shorter formats and, with time, it will translate into Tests as well.

‘SA`s dominance in ICC`s Test Team tribute to our performance`

Last Updated: Monday, September 3, 2012, 15:05

Congratulating its players on being named in the ICC`s Test Team of the Year, Cricket South Africa (CSA) today said the domination of Proteas players in the list is a tribute to the sterling cricket that the African nation has produced over the past year.