Livid CA chief puts team on notice after latest lapse
Phil Lutton The gravity of the word - ''despicable'' - said it all. Cricket Australia has had enough of David Warner's antics and defective team environment that saw him intoxicated and brawling in a Birmingham...
Cricket
'Despicable', says cricket chief as he puts Warner and team on notice
Phil Lutton Cricket Australia has had enough of David Warner's antics and a defective team environment.
'Despicable' act: Warner lucky to dodge Ashes ban
Phil Lutton Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland says David Warner should count himself lucky to be available for the first Ashes Test after what he described as a “despicable” incident in a...
Cricket
Australia turns to veterans to plug the experience gap for Ashes
Phil Lutton Australian selectors have turned to veterans to lead the charge for the Ashes, putting their faith in batsman Chris Rogers and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin as they revealed the 16-man squad to tour...
Khawaja out but not down: Lehmann
Phil Lutton Queensland Bulls coach Darren Lehmann says Usman Khawaja is disappointed with his axing from the Test squad but remains determined to work his way back to the national side.
Cricket
Howard admits to Watson/Clarke rift
Phil Lutton Cricket Australia’s general manager of team performance, Pat Howard, has questioned Shane Watson’s commitment to the national side, describing the vice captain as only ‘sometimes’ a team player.
Mulvey to put the Roar back into champions
Phil Lutton Newly appointed Roar coach Mike Mulvey says no player is safe as he tries to put the wind back in the sails of the A-League champions.
Monk reinforces 'toxic' claims
Phil Lutton OLYMPIAN Kenrick Monk says he's not surprised the team atmosphere at the London Games was labelled ''toxic'' and has lifted the lid on a litany of blunders leading into Australia's worst effort in...
Swimming
Things can only get better
Stathi Paxinos and Phil Lutton Integrity panel to be announced on Thursday to investigate incidents in swimming reports.
Swimming
Elite squad 'not pampered brats'
Phil Lutton JAMES MAGNUSSEN'S coach, Brant Best, has defended the nation's swimmers, saying they weren't lacking in heart and some were simply guilty of trying too hard at the London Games.
Cricket
Burns itching to pick up the bat at the Gabba
Phil Lutton Australia's T20 against the West Indies in Brisbane has been decried as a fizzer, although nobody has told Joe Burns, the Queensland batsman who hopes to make every every post count in the twilight...
Cricket
Redemption as West Indies salvage pride
Phil Lutton The end of the Australian summer arrived at 10.03pm (11.03pm in the southern states) on a Wednesday night in Brisbane.
A-League
Wanderers claw game from toothless Roar
Phil Lutton GIVEN the status quo of the Brisbane Roar, this could only be classed as an improvement. But as the unshakeable confidence and slick football that defined their years of dominance continues to...
Williams reignites passion
Phil Lutton Serena Williams produces a ruthless first-round display to kick off her Australian Open campaign.
Cricket
Tough customer given his chance
Phil Lutton Victorian Rob Quiney, a blue-collar cricketer about to add a baggy green to his work uniform, believes his forging in Sheffield Shield cricket holds him in good stead to thwart a stacked South...
Cricket
All-rounder's injury puts Australia in a spin
Phil Lutton Shane Watson's injury will tempt Australia to roll into Brisbane with four fast bowlers.
Five-question haul: Australia’s moment of truth
Chris Barrett, Chloe Saltau and Phil Lutton With the opening Test of the summer starting tomorrow, Fairfax cricket writers Chris Barrett, Chloe Saltau and Phil Lutton discuss what looms as an intriguing match against South Africa.
Clarke has qualities to inspire greatness
Phil Lutton Australian coach Mickey Arthur compares leadership credentials of Michael Clarke to those of Graeme Smith.
Timeline: Rebels, Winners, Losers and Expo 88
Phil Lutton 1963 In the 548th Test on record, South Africa played Australia in Brisbane, with the match ending in a draw.
Khawaja's timely ton
Phil Lutton WHILE the rain tumbled down all day at the Gabba, the runs flowed for Usman Khawaja in Tasmania.
