Joe Root keen to face new Test batting challenge

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 14:36

Joe Root insists he has no problems dropping down England`s batting order for this week`s Ashes series opener against Australia to accommodate in-form Michael Carberry as opener.

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.

British media lauds Sachin Tendulkar for `perfect farewell`

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 12:11

"There has never been a farewell to sport quite like this " -- this was the unanimous view of the British media as it gave a collective round of applause to Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.

Marlon Samuels, Shane Shillingford reported for suspected illegal bowling actions

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 11:05

West Indies` off-spinners Marlon Samuels and Shane Shillingford have been reported with suspected illegal bowling actions during the second Test against India.

South Africa announce unchanged T20 squad for home series against Pakistan

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 10:11

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced that the Twenty20 side would be unchanged from the one that played in the UAE.

James Faulkner says `replacing` Shane Watson in Oz Test team `way off`

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 12:31

Australian cricketer James Faulkner has said that believing experienced all-rounder Shane Watson is way off in his career despite doing well with his left-arm bowling and clean hitting.

Sachin Tendulkar won`t be missed as new generation has arrived: Javed Miandad

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 12:29

Pakistan`s former Test captain Javed Miandad feels veteran batsman Sachin Tendulkar will fade from public memory once he retires.

Sachin Tendulkar, the master who was born to bat

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 12:10

Sachin Tendulkar`s international career spanned 24 years, set new standards for batting and elevated him to demi-god status in India, meaning his retirement leaves a void that may never be filled.

Brad Haddin says Australian batsmen `well prepared` to face Graeme Swann

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 11:01

Australian Test cricketer Brad Haddin has said that his team`s batsmen would be well prepared to face England`s Graeme Swann.

Steve Finn backs England to `rise in key moments` during Ashes series

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 10:58

England pace bowler Steven Finn has said that his side`s ability to overcome adversity and deal with pressure was the difference between them and Australia during the earlier Ashes series.