Watson heads back to India for fourth Test

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

A beleaguered Australian side has got a much-needed boost ahead of the fourth and final Test against India, with vice-captain Shane Watson flying back to join the touring side in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Sacking will not impact my friendship with players: Michael Clarke

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 13:41

A day after the shocking suspension of four key players, Australian skipper Michael Clarke is confident that there will no backlash against him from the dumped players, who, he says, understand the reasons for this "harsh" decision.

This is the straw that broke the camel`s back: Michael Clarke

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 12:53

Australian skipper Michael Clarke says the disrespectful attitude of the four players was "the straw that broke the camel`s back" but believes that Shane Watson can still comeback to the side as Vice Captain.

I deserve this punishment: James Pattinson

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 12:29

Paceman James Pattinson today said he deserved axing from the side for his disrespectful ways and those who are criticising the decision, do not understand the new culture the team is trying to build.

Former cricketers react sharply to suspension of Aus players

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 18:38

Former cricketers such as Dean Jones and Michael Vaughan today reacted sharply to the exclusion of four Australian cricketers, which includes vice-captain Shane Watson, from the side for the third Test against India starting Thursday.