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.

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.

Bhatti`s double gives Pakistan edge in first Test

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 19:45

Paceman Bilawal Bhatti removed experienced Sri Lankan batsmen Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene off his successive deliveries to put Pakistan in command of the first Test on Thursday.

X-rays confirm Brett Lee thunderbolts cracked Piers Morgan`s ribs

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 14:33

British TV host Piers Morgan has reportedly received confirmation that Australian fast bowling legend Brett Lee had broken his rib with his fast-paced deliveries in the nets at the MCG during the fourth Ashes Test.

`Motivated` Pattinson buoyed for comeback after Johnson, Harris`s Ashes performance

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 14:45

James Pattinson has said teammates Mitchell Johnson and Ryan Harris`s heroic performance at Ashes have served as a motivation for him.

Gower says England`s ongoing Ashes demise culmination of `perfect storm`

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 13:08

Former captain David Gower has said England`s ongoing Ashes demise is a culmination of a `perfect storm` as Australia`s confidence soars.

The Ashes, Australia vs England, 4th Test, Day 1 - As it happened...

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 14:35

Live updates from Melbourne Test, Day 1

Waqar Younis praises `best all-rounder` Jacques Kallis

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 00:24

Former Pakistan fast bowler and coach Waqar Younis described Jacques Kallis as one of the world`s leading all-rounders after the South African star announced his retirement from Test cricket.

India, South Africa renew enticing battle in series finale

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 19:35

After sharing the honours in a thrilling draw, India and South Africa will renew their exciting battle for supremacy on Thursday in the series-deciding second and final cricket Test, which will serve as the farewell match for local hero Jacques Kallis.

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.

Proteas seeking to arrest dismal Durban run: De Villiers

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:19

South African vice-captain AB de Villiers has said that the team 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, following their epic draw in Johannesburg.

Kohli, Pujara pass first test in post-Tendulkar era

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 17:59

Two outstanding centuries scored by Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara in the first Test against one of the most fearsome fast bowling attacks in the world, has set the tone for Team India, who have plenty of away series’ lined up in the near future where the conditions would be no different.