Clarke seriously eying England whitewash following fourth Ashes Test win

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 13:04

Australian captain Michael Clarke is preparing his team for a 5-0 whitewash in Sydney after another victory over England.

Relieved Clarke lauds bowlers and Rogers after toss anxiety

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 18:06

Australia captain Michael Clarke was left to thank his bowlers and centurion Chris Rogers for the hosts` escape in the fourth Ashes test on Sunday, having risked his team`s winning streak by opting to bowl first after winning the toss.

The Ashes: Australia win 4th Test by 8 wickets; England on cusp of whitewash

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 13:23

Australia cruised to an eight-wicket win over demoralised England with more than a day to spare today to claim a 4-0 series lead and stand on the cusp of an Ashes whitewash.

`Sacked` Villas-Boas hints next managing job may be away from England

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 16:04

Sacked Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas has reportedly hinted that his next job may be away from England, although he added that he will take a six-month sabbatical before seeking a new job in football.

The Ashes: England stifle Aussie batsmen to control Test

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 13:49

England strangled Australia`s batting to seize control of the fourth Ashes Test on a low-scoring second day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

Bailey hails `cricket nuffy` Boof`s history tests for keeping team learning

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 15:40

Australian Test `debutant` George Bailey has hailed coach and `cricket nuffy` Darren Lehmann`s random history Tests for keeping the Australian team grounded and constantly learning.

The Ashes, Australia vs England, 4th Test, Day 1 - As it happened...

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 14:35

Live updates from Melbourne Test, Day 1

Clarke not looking ahead of Boxing Day

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:15

Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that even though Australia has regained the Ashes, he is not looking further ahead than the Boxing Day Test as he is wary of the gushing praise from fans and the media quickly turning against them.

Warne urges Cook to `stand up, take charge` of England for Boxing Day Test

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 12:08

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has urged England captain Alastair Cook to `stand up and take charge` of the England team or face the humiliation of a 5-0 whitewash.

Golfer Darren Clarke backs internet fitness regime to help gain Ryder Cup spot

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 16:47

Northern Irish golfer Darren Clarke has claimed that a newinternet fitness regime has made him stronger than ever as he targets a Ryder Cup place.

Oz team`s loyalties questioned after players celebrate Ashes win with Italian beer

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 14:01

Several cricketers were pictured drinking the traditional Italian brew in the Aussie dressing room after the team`s Ashes triumph this week, leading some to question their national loyalty.

D` Costa blames pressures of home Tests for biting into Oz batsmen`s averages

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 13:47

One of Australia`s most successful batting coaches, Neil D` Costa has said that batsmen from his country average lesser on their home ground than their overall average because the mental challenges of negotiating home Test matches have become too much for the modern player.