Shaun Marsh

Wade's inclusion opens door for young bats to have a crack

Greg-Baum

Greg Baum The announcement of the Australian team for the first Test was straightforward. Once the selectors were agreed on Matthew Wade, it involved not much more than filling out a pro forma.

Cricket

Marsh pair 'may be forced out of WA'

Sri Lankan cricket coach Tom Moody is seen during a practice session in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, May 15, 2007.

Former Western Australia coach Tom Moody says the WACA's handling of player misbehaviour issues has turned into a circus, claiming the Marsh brothers have been hung out to dry while others escape the...

Cricket

Batter up

Andrew McDonald.

Jesse Hogan Victoria kicks off its Sheffield Shield campaign against Western Australia in Perth today. Jesse Hogan looks at how the teams are shaping up. Here's his preview of the season ahead.

Cricket

Pattinson skittles WA

James Pattinson.

Young Test paceman James Pattinson makes an impressive start to the new season.

Live cricket commentary: Australia v Sri Lanka - day three, Hobart

peter siddle

Stephen Samuelson Join us for comprehensive live blog coverage of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka from Hobart. Stephen Samuelson is in the commentary chair on day three.

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Thunder and lightning strikes down the Heat

Brisbane Heat

Sean Baumgart Thunder and lightning of all descriptions conspired to consign the Brisbane Heat to their second home defeat of the Big Bash League season at the Gabba last night.

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Clarke, Johnson the big winners in cricket's contract list

Michael Clarke

Chris Barrett Cricket Australia has released its list of contracted players for the next year, formally cutting the number from 25 to 17 but handing a lifeline to paceman Mitchell Johnson.

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CA money on bowlers

David Hussey

Chloe Saltau One year out from the Ashes, only six batsmen deemed worthy of Cricket Australia contracts.

Cricket

Australia ravaged by injuries as five ruled out of first Test

Shane Watson

Chris Barrett Australia's preparations for the first Test against New Zealand are in turmoil with five players - Ryan Harris, Mitchell Johnson, Pat Cummins, Shaun Marsh and Shane Watson - all ruled out today.

Dean Jones

Marsh must listen to the case for defence

Dean Jones

Dean Jones SHAUN Marsh can testify that batting for Australia at the all-important No. 3 position is a very tough gig. Normally, it is a position reserved for the best batsman in the side.

Australia’s cricketers send a message, says Clarke

Clarke

Australia's preparations for its 2013 Ashes tour took a giant leap forward today as it completed a four-nil sweep of its home Test series against India.

Greg Baum

Brimming with sweet confidence

Gerge Baum 'Insipid' India beaten, Australia is in the right frame of mind to take on England.

Cricket

Clarke unsure on Marsh future

Shaun Marsh.

Chloe Saltau, Adelaide Shaun Marsh may be sent back to the Sheffield Shield for his own benefit, sparing him further trauma at international level during the one-day series.

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Hogging the limelight

Brad Hogg.

Brad Hogg says he's shooting for another two or three years at the top of Twenty20 cricket.

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Younger Marsh excites

Mitch Marsh.

Dale Miller Perth Scorchers captain warns critics not to expect too much yet of all-rounder Mitch Marsh.

Cricket

Bolter named in Australian one-day squad

Peter Forrest.

Former NSW batsman Peter Forrest named in Australia's one-day international squad for upcoming tri-series.

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Rejuvenated Forrest gets a shot at the big time

Peter Forrest

Jesse Hogan Peter Forrest could be a long-term replacement for Ricky Ponting or Mike Hussey.

There's no 'rest' for the wicketkeeper

The new boys: Matthew Wade and George Bailey at the SCG preparing for the Twenty20 series.

Andrew Wu, Sydney Brad Haddin finds it hard to relax as he braces for the end of his limited-overs career.

Cricket

Australia's win adds to India's poor summer

Top shot: Matthew Wade smashed his way to 72 last night against India in the first Twenty20 international.

Ed Jackson, Sydney Two most talked-about men for past week combine to deliver 31-run win over India.

Bailey rues Indian surge

George Bailey

Jesse Hogan Australia Twenty20 captain cites "a different energy" in India's limited-overs team compared with its Test team as key to visitors' win.