Haddin`s Ashes turnaround inspired by daughter`s remission from cancer

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 21:35

Veteran Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, who has inspired his team`s Ashes triumph more than any other batsman, was accompanied by his daughter Mia, who has herself made a remarkable recovery from the dreaded cancer neuroblastoma, onto the SCG for the national anthems on Friday.

Australia Ashes squad `best of a bad lot`

Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 16:03

The recall of two 35-year-old veterans for the Ashes series against England shows the lack of quality coming through the Australian ranks, with the squad the "best of a bad lot", media said on Thursday.

Early declaration of Oz Ashes squad may be `pitch` advantage for England

Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 13:40

The premature unveiling of the Australian squad for the Ashes has given England a free kick and a head-start to prepare their pitches and players accordingly, according to Australian cricket sources.

Ashes Squad: Haddin made Australian vice-captain; Rogers recalled

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 09:35

Veteran wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was recalled to the Australian squad Wednesday and made vice-captain for their upcoming Ashes tour to England with Chris Rogers and Ryan Harris also making the grade.