‘In form’ Starc’s omission from Boxing Day Test puts ‘rotation’ policy under scanne

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 26, 2012, 14:17

Australia’s decision to rest in form Mitchell Starc from the Boxing Day Test match against Sri Lanka at the MCG in the name of rotation has once again stirred debate on the controversial policy for fast bowlers, according to cricket writer, Chris Barrett.

Starc says Siddle as inspirational on field as ex-Oz captain Ponting

Last Updated: Saturday, December 22, 2012, 15:06

Australian pace man Mitchell Starc has likened lion-hearted Peter Siddle`s presence and energy on the field to that of former Test captain Ricky Ponting.

Pak great Waqar says ‘glad ball-tampering claims not directed at sub-continental teams’

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 14:58

Legendary Pakistani fast bowler Waqar Younis has claimed ball-tampering is still rife in the game, and added that he was glad these accusations have not been directed towards any team from the sub-continent.

‘Cleared’ Siddle slams ‘ridiculous’ ball-tampering accusations

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 14:51

Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle has blasted ball-tampering allegations on him as ridiculous after he along with opener Ed Cowan were embroiled in controversy following persistent complaints from Sri Lankan hierarchy.

Veteran Nannes says would love to be part of Oz T20 team again

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 15:53

Fast bowler Dirk Nannes has claimed he would love to play for Australia again in the Twenty20 format, adding he felt absolutely duded by selectors when dropped at the start of last year on the grounds of following a youth policy before picking 40-year-old Brad Hogg 12 months later.

Len Pascoe says Cricket Australia’s selection policy ‘totally flawed’

Last Updated: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 14:56

Former Australian fast bowler Len Pascoe has highlighted Australia’s flawed selection policy, which he says could lead to Test pacemen withholding crucial information.

Nannes urges budding speedsters to avoid over-stressing themselves in early 20s

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 15:57

Veteran fast bowler Dirk Nannes has called for a fundamental alteration on preventing injuries in younger colleagues, urging them to forget about bowling while in their early 20s.

Ex-Oz quick Hogg says Sri Lanka’s ‘new ball’ attack worst ever to tour Down Under

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 15:27

Former Australia fast bowler Rodney Hogg has claimed Sri Lanka’s fast bowling attack is the worst to tour Down Under ever.

Starc admits need to find right balance between aggressiveness and containment

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 16:38

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has admitted the need to find out the right balance between aggressiveness and containment as he looks to forge his Test career

Siddle slams ‘weird’ commentary on his vegetarian diet

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 16:19

Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle has said the constant commentary on his vegetarian diet is quite weird, and added that his decision to quit meat has been vindicated by the fact that his stamina has improved

‘Focused’ Siddle says no to ODIs to give best shot in Tests

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 16:07

Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle has put his one-day international aspirations on the back burner for the next 13 months in a bid to ensure he is at his total best for Test matches against India and the end-to-end Ashes series

Starc delighted after meeting fast bowling legend Lillee at Perth

Last Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 12:46

Left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc said he was delighted after meeting legendary pace bowler Dennis Lillee at the the WACA nets for Australia`s training session on Wednesday.