Ian Healy douses rumours of Brad Haddin`s retirement after Ashes

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 06:54

Australian wicketkeeping legend Ian Healy has doused the rumours of an imminent retirement of Ashes hero Brad Haddin, saying that he has confirmed from Haddin that the player is not going anywhere at the moment.

Greg Mathews tips Lyon to become Oz`s `greatest off-spinner` with 400 wickets

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 18:46

Former Australian all-rounder Greg Mathews has tipped Ashes hero Nathan Lyon to become the country`s greatest wicket-taking off-spinner, and said that he has the potential to reach 400 wickets by the end of his career.

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test - Preview

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 09:38

After sharing the honours in a thrilling draw, India and South Africa will renew their exciting battle for supremacy in the series-deciding second and final cricket Test which promises to be another epic encounter starting here from Thuursday.

Winter Ashes on track to become most-watched series ever played in Oz, says CA

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 16:06

Cricket Australia (CA) has said that the ongoing winter Ashes series is on track to be the most-watched and most-followed series ever played in Australia.

Steve Smith says Oz to target Swann`s replacement Panesar in Boxing Day Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:29

Australian Ashes hero Steve Smith has warned England spinner Monty Panesar that he is next on Australia`s hit list following the retirement of off-spinner Graeme Swann despite the hosts retaining the Ashes urn.

2nd Test: South Africa seek better fortunes at Kingsmead

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 09:16

South Africa will seek to arrest a dismal Durban run of four straight defeats at Kingsmead when they host India in the second and final test on Thursday, four days after their epic draw in Johannesburg.

`Swashbuckling` Warner says Oz batsmen `on their way` to being world`s best

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 14:53

In-form Australian opener David Warner has said that Australian batsmen are on the way to matching their bowlers as the best in the world.

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.

McDermott hails Oz bowling attack as `best in world`

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 13:44

Australian bowling coachCraig McDermott has praised his attack as the best in Test cricket.

Bailey says `still under pressure` despite `good performances` in first three Ashes Tests

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 13:34

Australian batsman George Bailey won`t need the plane ticket he bought himself a month ago so he could be a spectator at the Boxing Day Test as he still remains a part of the national squad, eager to notch up another good performance.

Bresnan hoping to use Boxing Day Test as `springboard` to bounce back from Ashes low

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 13:50

England bowler Tim Bresnan has said that the tourists will use the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne as a springboard to bounce back from their `lowest point` after losing the Ashes to Australia.

Bell urges England selectors not to make `rash decisions` for final two Ashes Tests

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 10:49

Ian Bell has urged England`s selectors to give the same players a chance to redeem themselves in the final two Tests despite their 3-0 Ashes humiliation, according to reports.