Cricket

PNG hooked on cricket

Adam Cooper Australia's cricketing culture has rubbed off on Jack Vare, vice-captain of the Papua New Guinea side.

Tributes flow for Matthew Hayden

Adam Cooper and Larine Statham Matthew Hayden's former teammates have commended the retired Australian opener for his decision to bow out on his terms after a difficult season with the bat.

David Hussey aiming to improve off-spin

Adam Cooper His big hitting has made him a domestic star, but David Hussey believes his bowling could be the key to securing a place in Australia's World Cup campaigns.

Australia unsure on attack for MCG Test

Adam Cooper Australia will consider entering the crucial second cricket Test against South Africa without a specialist spinner, according to coach Tim Nielsen.

Lawson kept in dark over sacking

Adam Cooper Coach Geoff Lawson claims Pakistan's record under his tutorage is one of the best in world cricket and has no idea why his contract won't be renewed.

A long way yet to go for Bangladesh

Adam Cooper Jamie Siddons signed up for a challenge, and on that front, coaching the Bangladesh cricket team hasn't let him down.

Selectors to chat with Hayden on future

Adam Cooper The promise of Australia's next generation of one-day cricket openers will prompt selectors to discuss Matthew Hayden's ambitions in the shorter game.

White aiming for more overs in Darwin

Adam Cooper Cameron White needs more overs to make it as Australia's No.1 one-day spinner, and also needs Bangladesh's batsmen to show more resistance.

India beats Aussies to top tri-series

By Adam Cooper India has kept their cool to leapfrog Australia to the top of the tri-series table by beating the world champions in Sunday's day-night game at the MCG.

Australians close to perfect: Lee

By Adam Cooper Brett Lee says coming close to playing the "perfect game" will drive Australia against India in Sunday's tri-series one-day match.

Hussey, Hodge in line for Twenty20 call

By Adam Cooper Australia's side to play India in this week's Twenty20 blockbuster could have a Victorian flavour through the inclusion of David Hussey and Brad Hodge.

Breakthrough win in India Gilly's best

By Adam Cooper Retiring cricket great Adam Gilchrist has rated Australia's 2004 series victory in India as the high point of his career.

Retiring Gilchrist 'a cricketing great'

By Adam Cooper Australia's Adam Gilchrist has been hailed as one of the greatest cricketers to have played the game after announcing he was ready to retire.

Next ICC head flags video for umpires

By Adam Cooper The next head of world cricket has flagged more help from technology and giving players tennis-style challenges to rid the sport of wrong decisions.

Aussies to unleash four quicks on India

By Adam Cooper Speedsters Brett Lee and Shaun Tait will bowl short bursts at full throttle as Australia backed an all-pace attack to create cricket history in the third Test.

Ponting calls for best behaviour in WA

By Adam Cooper Australian captain Ricky Ponting has told his players to be on their best behaviour in the third Test against India to mend the rift between the two nations.

Hayden named, but streak in doubt

By Adam Cooper Australian opener Matthew Hayden will travel to Perth this weekend but a sore hamstring may end his long streak of consecutive matches.

ICC backs Bucknor to umpire again

By Adam Cooper World cricket boss Malcolm Speed insists Steve Bucknor will umpire again in a Test match despite concerns over his decision-making.

Tendulkar calls for rest time

By Adam Cooper Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has implored cricket administrators to make room in the packed international schedule for players to rest between series.