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.

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.

Bailey says has `fairly clear plans` to `effectively` face England bowlers in Ashes

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 10:57

Australian batsman George Bailey has said that he has got plans on how to face England bowlers in the Ashes.

Clarke says would rather risk sacking than approach Ashes with `negative attitude`

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 16:18

Michael Clarke has said that he would rather be axed from his job than become negative in his approach to win the winter Ashes series, which starts from November 21 at the Gabba in Brisbane.

CA to unveil 29 mln-dollar `state-of-the-art` cricket facility to boost Oz cricket

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 16:17

Cricket Australia (CA) will reportedly unveil a new 29 million-dollar cricket facility in Brisbane as a boost for the future of Australian cricket.

David Hussey`s axing from Victorian team not end of career, says selector

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 14:32

Australian cricketer David Hussey has been dropped from Victoria`s Sheffield Shield team for the match against Tasmania, on Wednesday.

Greg Chappell says Shane Watson could be `blessing in disguise` if just bats in first Ashes Test

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 14:19

Australian Test great Greg Chappell has said that it might be a blessing in disguise for Australia if all-rounder Shane Watson is just restricted to batting in the first Ashes Test.

Peter Siddle says Oz pace bowlers need rest to keep fresh for Ashes

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 14:07

Australian bowler Peter Siddle has defended the resting of fast bowlers before a busy Ashes schedule, saying that modern pace bowlers should be kept fresh given the demands on them.

In-form George Bailey the bolter in Australia Ashes squad

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 09:44

Uncapped batsman George Bailey was included in Australia`s 12-man squad for next week`s first Ashes test against England, which was announced in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Ahmed out of Ashes contention following poor domestic show

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 14:47

Former Pakistani refugee-turned Australian leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed is reportedly out of contention for the Test squad for the winter Ashes series.

Ashes 2013: Michael Clarke says Test team a `no-brainer`

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 10:26

Confident captain Michael Clarke said Monday there will be no surprises in Australia`s team for the first Ashes Test with players in such good form they were "no brainer" selections.

Warner says `mistakes helped him recover`, seal possible Ashes berth

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 11:59

David Warner has said that a return to the bold tactics he relied on when entering Test cricket two years ago has been responsible for his excellent current form in the lead-up to the Ashes.