Lee Gaskin

Lee Gaskin

Cricket

Lyon will fight for Ashes spot

Lee Gaskin Nathan Lyon has consulted Michael Clarke about what he needs to do to retain his place in the Test side for the Ashes.

Cricket

Bailey wants Ashes call

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 03:  George Bailey of Australia celebrates his century during game two of the Commonwealth Bank One Day International Series between Australia and the West Indies at WACA on February 3, 2013 in Perth, Australia.  (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Lee Gaskin AUSTRALIAN batsman George Bailey wants to follow David Warner's lead and use his blistering limited-overs form to force his way into the Test team.

Cricket

Pollard's classic one for the ages

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 06:  Kieron Pollard of the West Indies takes a catch to dismiss George Bailey of Australia during the Commonwealth Bank One Day International Series between Australia and the West Indies at Manuka Oval on February 6, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Lee Gaskin Kieron Pollard’s regarded as one of the most devastating hitters in world cricket. But he shone in the field on Wednesday.

Monday's Expert

Fans left to lament as CA cuts short Mr Cricket's farewell tour

Lee Gaskin

Lee Gaskin Just when Cricket Australia had learnt how to give retiring greats a fitting send-off, it stuffs up the Mike Hussey farewell tour.

Cricket

Manuka to host Ponting's last game

Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh

Lee Gaskin Ricky Ponting's retirement from international cricket has ensured next year's Prime Minister's XI match will be the most emotional since Steve Waugh's send-off in 2004.

Cricket

Ponting not ready to walk into the sunset

Ricky Ponting

Lee Gaskin Canberra has been added to what could be the Ricky Ponting farewell tour, as the former Australian captain comes under increasing pressure in his spot in the Test team.

Cricket

Haddin bides his time

DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 9:  Brad Haddin poses during the official Australian Test cricket team headshots session on August 9, 2012 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Lee Gaskin Brad Haddin wants retribution on the old enemy and still harbours ambitions to break back into the Australian team for next year's Ashes series.

Cricket, Rugby

Canberra set for a barmy invasion next year

England  Barmy Army  celebrate

Chris Wilson, Lee Gaskin Block your ears and warm up the beer - the British are coming, bringing two of the world's most iconic sporting teams and their passionate travelling supporters to Canberra next year.

LIVE CRICKET: NSW v Queensland, Manuka Oval

Sport. Sheffield Shield cricket match at Manuka Oval between NSW and Qld. NSW bowler Josh Lalor, gets a wicket.

Lee Gaskin Follow our coverage of the NSW Blues v Queensland Bulls Sheffield Shield match, live from Manuka Oval. All times in AEDST.