‘Unabashed’ Warner challenges Proteas’ pace trio to bring it on!

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 16:51

Australian opener David Warner has brazenly issued a challenge to South Africa`s star-studded pace attacking trio, inviting them to take him on verbally as well as with the ball in the Friday`s first Test at the Gabba.

Lillee urges Australia to deploy all ‘pace quartet’ in Gabba Test

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 16:23

Australia`s greatest paceman Dennis Lillee has urged cricket selectors to axe spinner Nathan Lyon from the squad and deploy four quicks, in a bid to rattle the Proteas in the first Test at the Gabba, starting on Friday.

Watson’s injury puts spotlight back on Lyon for Gabba Test

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 12:49

A meeting between Australian coach Mickey Arthur and the Gabba groundsman has given hope to spinner Nathan Lyon to play against South Africa in the first Test, starting Friday.

Siddle says ‘home for fast bowlers’ Gabba doesn’t guarantee success against Proteas

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 13:55

Australian and Victorian quick Peter Siddle has said winning against the world’s number Test team South Africa at The Gabba in Brisbane, which is also referred to as the home for fast bowlers, won’t be an easy task.

Lyon in high spirits ahead of Gabba Test despite modest form of late

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 16:14

Australia off spinner Nathan Lyon has said he is happy with his preparation for the first Test match against South Africa at The Gabba, in Brisbane, starting on November 9, despite displaying modest form in domestic competitions of late.

‘Wade’s inclusion in Oz squad gives chance to young batsmen to pressurize selectors’

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 16:08

Cricket Australia’s (CA) decision to opt for young Mathew Wade over veteran Brad Haddin for the first Test match against South Africa at The Gabba, in Brisbane has given a clear indication to other young batsmen in the country that they would be given due attention if they too push for a spot in the national team, according to senior cricket journalist Greg Baum.

Oz may stick with Siddle, Hilfenhaus and Pattinson for Gabba Test

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 18:57

Australia bowling coach Allister de Winter has said the tested trio of Peter Siddle, Ben Hilfenhaus and James Pattinson are the three fast bowlers likely to be selected for the first Test match against South Africa in Gabba, Brisbane, starting November 9.

Oz Vs NZ: Vettori, Brownlie lead Kiwi fight back

Last Updated: Thursday, December 1, 2011, 11:28

Daniel Vettori and Dean Brownlie restored the New Zealand first innings after a clatter of wickets on the opening day of the first cricket Test against Australia at the Gabba.