Justin Langer

Justin Langer to quit state cricket

Former Test opener Justin Langer says he'll quit state cricket after this weekend's Pura Cup clash for WA against Tasmania.

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Younger Marsh learns his lessons, looks forward

Mitchell Marsh.

Chloe Saltau But Mitchell Marsh still feels his lapses of the past year were blown out of proportion.

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Bowling them over

Peter Siddle

Will Brodie Tough times call for some lateral thinking. Make that radical thinking. There's nothing tougher than the prospect of back-to-back Ashes embarrassments.

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Leading questions: Watson not committed enough to take reins

Shane Watson

Richard Hinds Dan Quayle was once a heartbeat from the presidency. It seems no less disturbing that Shane Watson is just a bulged disc from the Australian captaincy.

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Clarke's call is for action, not words

Michael Clarke.

Greg Buckle, Chennai Australian skipper won't be encouraging his men to stir the pot in the media.

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Surprise as Smith chosen for India tour

Steve Smith

Andrew Wu Smith's own shock was mild compared to that of many others around the country.

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Di Venuto named batting coach

MICHAEL DI VENUTO

Former one-day opener Michael Di Venuto announced as Australia's new batting coach.

Duo chalk up tons in WA blitz

Shaun Marsh

Cricket A record stand by centurions Shaun Marsh and Adam Voges steered WA to 4-308.

Langer's advice a boon for Voges

Adam Voges

Jesse Hogan Plaudits for Justin Langer since taking over as Western Australia head coach continue.

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Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars: live scores and commentary

Shaun Marsh

Simon White The Perth Scorchers have beaten the Melbourne Stars in an amazing finish at the WACA to earn the right to host Saturday night's Big Bash League grand final.

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Big Bash, a little crash and plenty just having a lash

Darren Berry The Twenty20 game in Australia must be refined - and we can start with a three-team finals system.

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Embattled Cowan turns off and tunes in

Opening gambit: Ed Cowan's place in the Australian team has been put under pressure.

Daniel Lane Test opener Ed Cowan admits he has adopted the defensive strategy of the ostrich.

Roach hopes for another summer in the Heat

Kemar Roach

Justin Chadwick, Perth West Indies paceman plays big role in helping Brisbane Heat win Twenty20 crown.

Roach keen for more Heat glory

Kemar Roach

Justin Chadwick After helping Brisbane Heat claim this summer's Twenty20 crown, West Indies paceman Kemar Roach is keen to return to the franchise again next season.

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Marsh fights back from oblivion

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Shaun Marsh of the Scorchers bats during the Big Bash League final match between the Perth Scorchers and the Brisbane Heat at the WACA on January 19, 2013 in Perth, Australia.  (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Greg Buckle, Justin Chadwick SHAUN MARSH no longer feels he is in a dark place, and Australia's Twenty20 selectors have agreed by naming him in the 12-man squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, which starts at ANZ...

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Ponting returns to where it all started

Ricky Ponting

Chris Wilson Ricky Ponting isn't interested in another send-off, but always in his next victory.

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Hussey aiming to be mentor, not tormentor

Mike Hussey

Daniel Lane Hussey now finds himself in the position of passing on what he learnt from Tom Moody.

No obvious candidate to take over from Hussey, says Langer

Australia Cricket training at MCG. Ricky Ponting talks to batting coach Justin Langer     at practice  session this morning. Picture by  Vince Caligiuri ,The Age  21st December  2011

Andrew Wu AUSTRALIA'S former batting coach Justin Langer does not believe there is any player ''smashing the door down'' to take Michael Hussey's position in the top six.

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Hussey's Test spot still open: Langer

Justin Langer

Andrew Wu Australia's former batting coach says there is no single player 'smashing the door down'.

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Solway recalls a legend

Peter Solway

Chris Wilson Prime Minister’s XI:When Queanbeyan's Peter Solway stood behind Ricky Ponting for the 1993 Prime Minister's XI team photo, he'd only heard predictions of how good the then-18-year-old batsman from...