Morne Morkel suffers Grade-I ligament tear, doubtful for 2nd Test

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 22:39

Morne Morkel has been ruled out of the current Test match due to a Grade I ligament tear on his ankle

Injured Australia quick Pattinson eyes third Ashes Test

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 00:44

Australia fast bowler James Pattinson is recovering from his back injury ahead of schedule and is targeting the third test in Perth in a boost for the hosts` hopes of wresting the Ashes back from England.

Cummins backs `Ashes prodigy` Agar to handle new-found stardom with maturity

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 14:31

Young Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins has backed new prodigy Ashton Agar, saying that he is confident that the Ashes hero has the maturity and balance in his life to handle his new-found stardom.

`Strike weapon` Harris almost chose England career over Oz

Last Updated: Friday, July 19, 2013, 12:13

Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris has admitted that he had almost sacrificed his dream of playing for Australia to forge a career in arch-rivals England.

`Underdog` Faulkner primed to make `a difference` for Oz in `big stage` Ashes

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 10:41

Australian fast bowler James Faulkner has said that he is ready to make a difference for Australia in the Ashes, adding that he thrives on performing on the `big stage`.

Steyn and I would have formed a prolific attack: Donald

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 14:28

Former South Africa pacer Allan Donald is in awe of Dale Steyn and says had he bowled alongside the current world number one pace merchant from his country, the two would have formed the most lethal attack.

Gurinder Sandhu wins prestigious Steve Waugh medal

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013, 16:15

Rookie fast bowler Gurinder Sandhu has made history by becoming the first Indian-origin player ever to win the prestigious Steve Waugh medal on Wednesday.

Brett Lee visits Taj Mahal

Last Updated: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 18:14

Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee visited the Taj Mahal in Agra Sunday.

Vernon Philander out of next Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 15:01

South African pacer Vernon Philander has been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand with a recurrent hamstring strain.

‘Disappointed’ Starc says dropping him for Boxing Day Test ‘right’ for team

Last Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012, 16:43

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has claimed the decision to rest him for the Boxing Day Test against Sri Lanka at the MCG was right for the team although he was disappointed with it.

At ‘seven feet one inch’ Pak fast bowler Irfan is tallest player in history of cricket

Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 12:16

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan is the tallest player in the history of cricket with a towering height of seven feet and one inch, and is followed by West Indian pace bowling legend Joel Garner at six feet and eight inch in the list of giant cricketers.

‘In form’ Starc’s omission from Boxing Day Test puts ‘rotation’ policy under scanne

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 26, 2012, 14:17

Australia’s decision to rest in form Mitchell Starc from the Boxing Day Test match against Sri Lanka at the MCG in the name of rotation has once again stirred debate on the controversial policy for fast bowlers, according to cricket writer, Chris Barrett.