Chloe Saltau

Chloe Saltau

Chloe Saltau is the chief cricket writer at The Age, regularly covering international cricket and providing news, comment and analysis on international cricket. She joined The Age as a trainee in 1998 and spent several years writing for general news (chiefly as a social policy reporter covering welfare and family issues) before moving to sport.

Selectors stand by one-dayer decisions

Matthew Wade.

Chloe Saltau Cricket Australia will make no apologies for weakening the one-day team to give some of its less experienced Test players more time to prepare for the demanding Test series in India.

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The ways of Warne: Test great calls for Fleming as coach

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Chloe Saltau The first instalment of Shane Warne’s much-anticipated bible for the betterment of Australian cricket proposes a player-led mutiny against rotations and a "dream team" to run the game that includes...

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Cricket world waits for Warne

Shane Warne.

Chloe Saltau As the Ashes banter simmers in response to Shane Warne’s attack on Australian cricket chiefs, the cricket community awaits his promised blueprint for how the game should be run.

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Warne called in for chat on 'muppet' rant

Shane Warne

Chloe Saltau Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland has invited Shane Warne to discuss his grievances.

Hard work pays off

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25:  Glenn Maxwell stretches during the Australia International Twenty20 training session at ANZ Stadium on January 25, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Chloe Saltau Glenn Maxwell has firmed to tour India as a spin-bowling all-rounder on the strength of a couple of Twenty20 cameos and some overdue diligence in the nets.

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Australia's best Test side? Here's our chosen 11 ...

Michael Clarke

Chloe Saltau Injuries and rotations have muddied the water when it comes to who commands selection in Australia's best Test team.

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NSW wants World Cup cricket in Sydney's west

Speedeblitz Blues v West Australia at Blacktown Oval David Warner on his way to 100. Tuesday 2nd November 2010
Pictures Steve Christo SMH Sport/News

Chloe Saltau Blacktown joins ANZ Stadium and the SCG on state's wish-list to host cup matches.

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Lauded for her quality and aggressive spirit, but Lanning happy in her world

Meg Lanning

Chloe Saltau 'The sooner women's cricket stops getting compared directly with the men's game, the better'.

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England's Ashes hopes on the rise

Ricky Ponting.

Chloe Saltau Retirements and selection intrigue in Australia have heightened England's optimism.

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Security concerns

Cricket and AFL

Chloe Saltau Women's World Cup campaign will be affected by concerns of political protests in India.

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England revel in Australia's 'failings'

England's Alastair Cook celebrates after reaching his century during the first cricket test match against South Africa at the Oval cricket ground in London July 19, 2012.     REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Chloe Saltau RETIREMENTS and selection intrigue in Australia have heightened England's Ashes optimism.

Stars to take injuries into bat

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Chloe Saltau Several Southern Stars will carry niggling injuries into women's World Cup.

Siddle out of Victoria reckoning

Peter Siddle.

Chloe Saltau Paceman prohibited from playing competitive cricket before Test squad leaves for India.

Watson to come back via club competition

Shane Watson

Andrew Wu, Chloe Saltau SHANE WATSON will take his first steps towards next month's tour of India this weekend when he makes his comeback to competitive cricket with his grade club Sutherland.

Cowan backs himself to open

Ed Cowan

Chloe Saltau Ed Cowan won't be drawn into a conversation about Shane Watson's desire to open.

Hodge wants shot at Ashes dream

In form: Brad Hodge has an eye on England.

Chloe Saltau and Jesse Hogan Brad Hodge approachs Victoria's selectors about a comeback to first-class cricket.

Cowan's spot, Watson's goal

Shane Watson

Chloe Saltau Shane Watson's public coveting of Test opener's berth places unwelcome pressure on Ed Cowan.

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Starc to be nursed through Ashes

Mitchell Starc

Chloe Saltau Presence of bone spurs on Mitchell Starc's ankle a closely guarded secret.

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Khawaja axing causes confusion

One game and out: Usman Khawaja.

Chloe Saltau Confusion created by revolving door for Australian quicks spreads to batsmen.

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Khawaja's run of outs continues

Australia's Usman Khawaja reacts during a practice session in the nets at the Sydney Cricket Ground January 2, 2013. The third test match between Australia and Sri Lanka begins in Sydney on Thursday.        REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Chloe Saltau THE confusion created by the revolving door for Australian quicks has spread to the batsmen, following the omission of Usman Khawaja after just one game in one-day colours.