Mellowed Albie Morkel optimistic about Test career

Last Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012, 17:58

South African all-rounder Albie Morkel has failed to live-up to his expectations of being the next Lance Klusener. While his younger brother Morne has made rapid strides in internationals, Albie hopes that his exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL) helps him establish himself in the Proteas Test side.

Smith has all-round pace attack at command in Tests: Rhodes

Last Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012, 10:20

Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes feels that his country`s Test captain Graeme Smith must be very pleased with the presence of three-pronged pace attack in the team as all three bowlers are of different kind.

Haddin`s Australia Test career in doubt

Last Updated: Friday, March 23, 2012, 11:53

Australian wicket-keeper Brad Haddin may have played his last Test after withdrawing Friday from the series against the West Indies for undisclosed family reasons.

SA aim for whitewash against England to earn No. 1 Test ranking

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 15:27

South Africa will be aiming to carry the winning momentum from their ODI series into the three-Test series against New Zealand starting in Dunedin tomorrow, as it will earn them the status of the No. 1 Test ranked side in the world in the ICC Test Championship table.

Mike Hussey thinks brother David deserves the ``Baggy Green”

Last Updated: Saturday, March 3, 2012, 13:27

Australia`s Mr. Cricket Mike Hussey thinks brother David now deserves the ``Baggy Green``, given the awesome form he has been in first class cricket.

Arthur sees Watson making his Test return in middle order

Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 19:45

Shane Watson’s short-term international future remains uncertain as he recovers from a calf strain, but Australia’s coach and selector Mickey Arthur sees the possibility of the 30-year-old making his Test return in the middle order, which is considered a more orthodox batting position for an all-rounder.

England fast bowler Tremlett undergoes back surgery

Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 18:10

England fast bowler Chris Tremlett has undergone an operation on his back after he was forced to return home early from the losing test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

Clarke says Queensland star Forrest has Test potential

Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 16:34

Australian captain Michael Clarke has anointed likely one-day debutant Peter Forrest as a future Test player.

Mitch Marsh in no hurry to follow brother Shaun into Tests

Last Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2012, 13:45

Mitch Marsh has said that he is in no hurry to make his entry into the Australian Test team in the wake of failures from his older brother, Test batsman Shaun.

Laxman may not get a team in upcoming auctions

Last Updated: Monday, January 23, 2012, 19:50

Already under severe pressure to retain his place in the Test squad, VVS Laxman`s IPL career may just come to a halt as none of the nine franchises are keen on roping in the senior batsman as a full-time player.

In-form Panesar eyes Test return

Last Updated: Friday, January 13, 2012, 12:33

England spinner Monty Panesar was eyeing a Test comeback after taking five for 57 against a Pakistan Cricket Board XI on Thursday in the final preparation match before next week`s Test against Pakistan.

Gooch says England`s ability against spin will be key

Last Updated: Thursday, January 12, 2012, 13:33

England batting coach Graham Gooch said the side`s ability to cope with Pakistan`s spin threat is likely to determine the Test series after watching most of his charges struggle to cope with Pakistan Cricket Board XI leg-spinner Yasir Shah on Wednesday.