Muttiah Muralitharan
Warne's star burns less brightly, and he knows it
Jesse Hogan Shane Warne's rapid descent from buoyant to embittered over the past six weeks began in the match that was supposed to further the claims he made on the eve of the Big Bash League that the only thing...
At long last, rivalry hits home turf
Malcolm Knox Sri Lanka's first SCG Test is another milestone in a short but colourful journey.
Live cricket commentary: Australia v Sri Lanka - day one, SCG
Stephen Samuelson Join us for comprehensive live blog coverage of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka from Sydney. Stephen Samuelson is in the commentary chair on day one.
Cricket
Steyn vows to keep wreaking havoc
Cape Town Dale Steyn said joining the 300 Test wickets club did not mean the end of his ambitions as a fast bowler.
Cricket
Higgs gets late Big Bash call
David Polkinghorne The renaissance of Australian cricket continues - Canberra Comets coach Mark Higgs is the latest retired tweaker to throw his spinning fingers into the Big Bash League ring.
Rohrer takes tips from master Murali
Andrew Wu BEN ROHRER may have already conquered master spinner Shane Warne but he is yet to tame another Test great, Muttiah Muralitharan.
Live: Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades
Will Brodie The Renegades attempt to build on their winning start when they visit ANZ Stadium to take on Chris Gayle and the Thunder.
T20 cricket
Renegades edge Thunder in BBL clash
Sydney Sydney Thunder's ice-cool cavalry arrived on Friday night in the form of Chris Gayle, but the West Indies superstar was unable to save the Big Bash League franchise's blushes in a five-wicket loss to...
Season takes shape before ball is bowled
Adam Cooper WHEN Aaron Finch took to Shane Warne last week at Etihad Stadium, it must have been tempting for some to grant the Big Bash League's marquee player leeway for a limited pre-season campaign.
Renegades ready to try spin blitz
Melissa Woods BIG BASH LEAGUE leaders Melbourne Renegades will consider using spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan to open the bowling to try to unsettle Hobart Hurricanes opener Ricky Ponting.
Cricket
Angry Siddle cleared of 'ridiculous' allegations
Andrew Wu PETER SIDDLE launched an heroic all-out attack to bowl Australia to their first Test victory of the summer, then gave an equally impassioned defence of his character after being embroiled in bizarre...
Cricket
Devoy relishes chance to meet Murali
Lee Gaskin Tuggeranong spinner Shane Devoy is planning to draw on Muttiah Muralitharan's vast experience when he gets up close and personal with the most successful bowler in Test history.
Cricket
Ponting's last goodbye
Greg Baum Ricky Ponting will not be remembered by his first or last balls but by the 22,780 in between.
Warne: I could still rip 'em in Tests
Jesse Hogan LEG-SPIN legend Shane Warne is adamant he could return to Test cricket on a whim and still excel, were it not for his family priorities trumping cricket.
Jayawardene calls for strong start against 'wounded' Australians
Lee Gaskin Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene is bracing for a vicious backlash from Michael Clarke's men as the visitors attempt to break through for their first Test victory in Australia.
Cricket
Jayawardene wary of 'wounded soldiers'
Lee Gaskin SRI LANKA captain Mahela Jayawardene is bracing for a vicious backlash from Michael Clarke's men as the visitors try to break through for their first Test victory in Australia.
Cricket
Brothers unite for bash at big time
Lee Gaskin They went their separate ways at club level, but the Melbourne Renegades have reunited Jono and Blake Dean for the Big Bash League.
Live T20 cricket: Renegades v Stars
Will Brodie Melbourne's two T20 teams clash in the opening Big Bash Twenty20 game of the summer, with plenty of big names expected to light up Etihad Stadium.
Cricket
Taylor urges aggression against Sri Lanka
Wellington Positivity against Sri Lanka's spinners will be vital if New Zealand are to cause a boilover in the first cricket Test starting in Galle on Saturday, according to captain Ross Taylor.
Help for Lyon as Rixon's role is given a tweak
Chris Barrett AUSTRALIA have moved to help Nathan Lyon combat South Africa's world-beating batsmen this summer by expanding fielding coach Steve Rixon's responsibilities to also cover spin bowling.
