Graeme Smith backs Proteas to be `better prepared` for upcoming series against Oz

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 12:58

South African Test captain Graeme Smith has said that they would not enter the upcoming series against Australia `undercooked` and will be better prepared than their last two series.

Clarke thanks Oz fans, vows to continue domination of England in ODIs

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 16:48

Australian skipper Michael Clarke thanked thousands of fans outside the Sydney Opera House, and said the Australian team will continue its domination of England when the one-day series begins at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from Sunday.

England to stick with Bairstow behind the stumps

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 11:15

Captain Alastair Cook says Jonny Bairstow will continue behind the stumps for England in the final Ashes Test starting from Friday despite support for the experienced Matt Prior from rival skipper Michael Clarke.

Oz media report includes India`s Pujara, Murali Vijay in ` Test team of 2013`

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 17:46

An Australian media report has included Indian batsmen Cheteshwar Pujara and Murali Vijay in their `Test team of 2013`.

Bailey hails `cricket nuffy` Boof`s history tests for keeping team learning

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 15:40

Australian Test `debutant` George Bailey has hailed coach and `cricket nuffy` Darren Lehmann`s random history Tests for keeping the Australian team grounded and constantly learning.

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.

Harris in `drunken` Twitter rant

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 17:00

Australia`s Ryan Harris has discovered that winning the Ashes does not guarantee access to Perth`s casino, with the bowler launching a foul-mouthed tweet after he was reportedly refused entry for being drunk.

Australia names unchanged squad for 2nd Ashes Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 16:32

Australia have named an unchanged side for the second Ashes Cricket Test against England starting Thursday in Adelaide.

The Ashes: Darren Lehmann dismisses idea of England peace talks

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 13:19

Australia coach Darren Lehmann has rejected the idea of a meeting with England counterpart Andy Flower to set some sledging ground rules ahead of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Flower to consider discussing `sledging ground rules` with Lehmann

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 14:39

England team director Andy Flower has said that he will consider meeting with his Australian counterpart Darren Lehmann in a bid to set some sledging ground rules ahead of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Watson says Oz happy after ODI series win

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 14:19

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has insisted that his side is more happier now ahead of the upcoming tour to India and a home Ashes series following their one-day international series win against England.

3rd ODI: Rain stops England slump against Australia

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 00:29

England slumped to 59 for three inside 16 overs before rain washed out the day/night third one-day international against Australia at Edgbaston on Wednesday.