Lehmann seeks Oz `cricket brains` help to counter batting woes before winter Ashes

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 16:11

Australian coach Darren Lehmann has reportedly sought the advice of some of the country`s top cricket `brains` to discuss ways of improving the team`s weakened batting skills before the return Ashes series against England.

Match-fixing is widespread: Chappell

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 16:35

Convinced that match-fixing is much more widespread than what is already in public domain, former Australian captain Ian Chappell says he uses his commentary to drop subtle hints of wrongdoing whenever he suspects anything fishy during a match.

Don’t treat Oz players like kids: Ian Chappell

Last Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 12:37

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has criticised the team management and told them that it is important to remember that the players are grown men, not schoolboys, even though the game may have evolved and the players have become full-time professionals, following the suspension of four key players from the Mohali Test.

Axing could not have happened without CA`s blessings : Chappell

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 19:49

Former skipper Ian Chappell on Monday indicated that the expulsion of the four players, including vice-captain Shane Watson, ahead of the third Test against Indian wouldn`t have been possible without the "assistance and blessings" of Cricket Australia.