Oz planning to use Bailey as secret weapon to take down Swann

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 13:20

Australia is planning to use George Bailey as a secret weapon to take down struggling England spinner Graeme Swann during the second Test, beginning in Adelaide on Thursday, according to reports.

Gabba win just beginning for Oz team: Clarke

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 13:12

Australian Test captain Michael Clarke has said that their first Test win at Brisbane`s Gabba was fantastic because of the aggressive, positive way they played and that they intend to run with that confidence and momentum when the second Test starts in Adelaide on Thursday.

`Will be fit` to play in Adelaide Test despite `injury scare`: Clarke

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 12:54

Australian Test captain Michael Clarke has said that he will be fit to play in the second Ashes Test against England in Adelaide.

Lehmann says Harris will be `certain starter` in Adelaide Test if `fit to play`

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 10:22

Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann has said that Ryan Harris is a certain starter in the second Ashes Test in Adelaide if he is fit to play.

Shane Warne sells Melbourne mansion for USD 13.7 mln

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 12:10

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has sold his sprawling Melbourne home for around AUD 15 million (USD 13.7 million), reports said on Tuesday, amid speculation he is relocating to Britain.

Ashes 2013: Michael Clarke sees no animosity after arm break sledge

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 10:00

Australian skipper Michael Clarke insists there is no animosity with England despite the final day of the first Test turning nasty with tailender James Anderson warned to expect a broken arm.

ICC planning to have third umpires explain decisions directly to match crowds

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 11:04

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly planning to have its third umpires publicly explain their decisions to crowds and television viewers, similar to Australia`s rugby league.

The Ashes: Australia delays naming team to play England

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 14:37

Captain Michael Clarke kept everyone guessing Wednesday about the final makeup of the Australia team for the opening Test against England, saying the selectors were still discussing it.

Arthur slams Haddin`s `insecurity` shot as `cheap`

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 14:34

Sacked Australian coach Mickey Arthur has slammed Australian vice-captain Brad Haddin for his scathing critique of his regime as `insecure`.

Warne urges Oz quicks to target England`s tail with `bodyline bowling`

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 14:32

Former Australian player Shane Warne has called on his team`s pace bowlers to bowl ` Bodyline with intent and pace` at England`s tailenders throughout the Ashes series.

Johnson `happy with form` ahead of first Ashes Test in Brisbane

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 14:26

Australian Test bowler Mitchell Johnson has said that he feels confident going into the Ashes after losing the trust in his ability for a little bit, also because of some personal problems.

Matthew Wade fined, suspended for pitch tampering in Sheffield Shield game

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 14:25

Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has been found guilty of the rare charge of pitch tampering and therefore, been suspended from playing Sheffield Shield cricket.