Geoffrey Boycott hits out at England for playing like `one-day clowns` in Ashes

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 16:56

Hitting out at England after they had been thrashed 5-0 by arch-rivals Australia, former opener Geoffrey Boycott has accused the team of batting like "one-day clowns".

Johnson erased all question marks in Ashes sweep: Clarke

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 17:13

Australia captain Michael Clarke paid fulsome tribute to Mitchell Johnson for his part in the 5-0 Ashes sweep on Sunday, saying nobody could ever again doubt the paceman`s character.

Daughter`s birth helps Johnson banish his `failure demons`

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 21:24

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson, who has been a terror for England batsmen during the current Ashes series, has reportedly managed to beat his demons of the past and is enjoying the game again after recently becoming a father.

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.

Bob Simpson to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 13:31

Bob Simpson will be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on the eve of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

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.

Warne feels Australia capable of reclaiming No.1 Test team spot

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 23:38

Spin legend Shane Warne feels the current Australian team is capable of claiming the number one spot in the Test rankings.

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.

Elizabeth Hurley, Shane Warne split again

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 17:50

Elizabeth Hurley and former cricketer Shane Warne have reportedly called off their engagement for the second time after an initial split in September.

Sodhi gets `rare opportunity` to learn leg-spin under `idol` Warnie for one day

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:53

Thanks to a nod and a wink from his employer, Northern Districts chief executive Peter Roach, New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi is off to Melbourne on December 28 to hang out with his idol Shane Warne.

Warne challenges Cook to toughen up for Ashes

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 16:12

Former Australian international cricketer Shane Warne has reportedly challenged England captain Alastair Cook to toughen up else he might face an Ashes whitewash.