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.

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.

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.

Winning Ashes is just the beginning for Oz, says Clarke

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 15:00

Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that winning the Ashes is just the beginning for them as they cannot be simply satisfied with reclaiming the urn from their arch-rivals England.

Harris in `drunken` Twitter rant

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 17:00

Australia`s Ryan Harris has discovered that winning the Ashes does not guarantee access to Perth`s casino, with the bowler launching a foul-mouthed tweet after he was reportedly refused entry for being drunk.

Hussey says Clarke must focus on making Oz No.1 Test team after Ashes success

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 13:24

Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Hussey has said that current captain Michael Clarke would be refocusing his team quickly as they are still not the number one side despite winning having an unassailable lead in the Ashes.

McGrath says Oz poised for Ashes whitewash after impressive 3-0 lead

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 11:13

Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath has said that Michael Clarke and his team would now vie for a 5-0 Ashes whitewash over England after ensuring the return of the urn Down Under.