Injured Australia quick Pattinson eyes third Ashes Test

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 00:44

Australia fast bowler James Pattinson is recovering from his back injury ahead of schedule and is targeting the third test in Perth in a boost for the hosts` hopes of wresting the Ashes back from England.

Usman Khawaja might be dropped from fifth Ashes Test

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 16:24

Oz media has indicated that batsman Usman Khawaja could be facing a batting oblivion after Phil Hughes replaced him in the tour game before the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval.

`Embarrassed` Swann dubs Rogers full toss at Lord`s as ` worst piece of cricket`

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 09:38

England bowler Graeme Swann has dubbed a wicket-taking full toss to Australian batsman Chris Rogers during the second day of the second Ashes Test at Lord`s on Friday as the `worst piece of cricket` in Test history, although it helped the off-spinner to his best Ashes figures overnight.

Girl faints at Alastair Cook`s PC

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 13:51

England captain Alastair Cook was left wide-eyed and stunned after a girl fainted in the room where he was addressing a press conference here, prompting him to quip about the "impact" he would make in the ongoing Ashes series.

Lehmann wants more from Australia`s batsmen

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 18:04

Australia coach Darren Lehmann has told his top order batsmen to up their game in time for the second Test against England at Lord`s starting on Thursday.

Arthur urges Oz players to invoke spirit of Federer to beat England

Last Updated: Friday, July 6, 2012, 13:04

Aiming to square the series against England, Australia coach Mickey Arthur has urged his players to invoke the spirit of six-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer.

Injured Cummins eyeing return during limited over series with Pak

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 17:35

Pat Cummins, who flew back home in middle of the five-match one-day series with England due to a side strain, is hopeful of making a come back in the limited over series against Pakistan.

Cummins still backs ‘outclassed’ Australia to win ODI series against England

Last Updated: Monday, July 2, 2012, 13:46

Australian pacer Pat Cummins, who is returning home after injuring himself midway through the series, has made a public show of faith in his team-mates, backing them to win the one-day series against England.