Arthur`s future dependent on Ashes result following sacking of `flagrant four`: Buchanan

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 13:23

Former Australian coach John Buchanan has claimed Mickey Arthur`s future as national team`s coach and selector depends on their performance in the Ashes this year, following his decision to sack four players from the third Test against India in Mohali over a serious disciplinary breach.

Watson heads back to India for fourth Test

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 10:14

A beleaguered Australian side has got a much-needed boost ahead of the fourth and final Test against India, with vice-captain Shane Watson flying back to join the touring side in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Revealed: Details of sacked Australian cricketers’ behavioural problems

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 15:09

An Australian website has obtained details of conduct breaches in the national cricket team that forced the management into taking the unprecedented action of suspending four players.

Usman Khawaja set to split with manager over suspension episode

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 12:07

Usman Khawaja is all set to split with his long-term manager Daniel Zammit after the latter had supported the batsman`s controversial axing from the Australian team for the third Test against India, starting in Mohali tomorrow.

Controversy-hit Australian team undergoes training

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 19:56

The Australian team, which is coping with an unprecedented sacking of four key players on disciplinary grounds, today underwent an extensive training session before the third Test against India starting here Thursday.

Cricket Australia backs decision to axe players

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 14:27

Cricket Australia (CA) has defended the team management’s decision to sack four of its leading cricketers from the third Test against India at Mohali on disciplinary grounds.

Sacking will not impact my friendship with players: Michael Clarke

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 13:41

A day after the shocking suspension of four key players, Australian skipper Michael Clarke is confident that there will no backlash against him from the dumped players, who, he says, understand the reasons for this "harsh" decision.

This is the straw that broke the camel`s back: Michael Clarke

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 12:53

Australian skipper Michael Clarke says the disrespectful attitude of the four players was "the straw that broke the camel`s back" but believes that Shane Watson can still comeback to the side as Vice Captain.

Applause and brickbat for Mickey Arthur on bold sacking decision

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 12:50

Coach Mickey Arthur has received applause from a section of Australian media while a few experts pilloried him for the "nonsense" decision to axe four players from the side.

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.

Watson, Pattinson axed for 3rd Test for disciplinary reasons

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 19:26

Four Australian players have been axed from the third `must-win` Test for disciplinary reasons.

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.