Cricket
Khawaja misses chance to prove selectors wrong
Lee Gaskin Usman Khawaja and Alex Doolan missed golden opportunities to feast on a modest Sri Lanka bowling attack on the opening day of the tour match in Canberra.
Cricket
Devoy set to become all-round winner
Lee Gaskin ACT Comets player of the year Shane Devoy could be perfectly suited to the Big Bash League.
Cricket
Dropping Lyon was hasty, says Matthews
Lee Gaskin Former Test spinner Greg Matthews hopes the Australian selectors will show faith in Nathan Lyon.
Cricket
Nielsen a world away from chaos in India
Lee Gaskin The last time Australia was in India, Tim Nielsen was at the helm of the national team and Shane Watson scored a century in Mohali.
Cricket
Seven wickets notch up the seventh tie in ACT history
Lee Gaskin A super seven-wicket haul for in-form paceman Ben Oakley delivered just the seventh tie in Cricket ACT first-grade history.
Cricket
Stars align for sell-out Manuka showdown
Lee Gaskin A near full-strength national side will converge on Canberra for the city's inaugural visit by the Australian team on Wednesday.
Cricket
Bailey wants Ashes call
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.
Near full-strength side ready to tackle Windies at Manuka
Lee Gaskin A near full-strength national side will converge on Canberra for the city's inaugural visit by the Australian cricket team.
Prime Minister's XI
Haddin, Gayle share fleeting moment in middle
Lee Gaskin Prime Minister's XI: Chris Gayle didn't play, but still managed to get up close and personal with Brad Haddin.
Monday's Expert
Fans left to lament as CA cuts short Mr Cricket's farewell tour
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
Lyon wants his share
Lee Gaskin Test off-spinner Nathan Lyon has revealed his long-term desire to be Australia's premier spinner in all three formats of the game and not to be pigeon-holed as a baggy green specialist.
Cricket
Haddin to team with Ponting in PM's XI
Lee Gaskin Recalled Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin will reunite with champion batsman Ricky Ponting for the Prime Minister's XI match in Canberra later this month.
Cricket
Farrell quick to douse Fire fight
Lee Gaskin ACT Meteors recruit Rene Farrell extinguished the Queensland Fire with a stunning three-wicket haul on debut.
Cricket
Captain Khawaja in clash for Ponting spot
Lee Gaskin Test hopefuls Usman Khawaja and Alex Doolan will go head to head in Canberra next week in the final audition for the role of Ricky Ponting's replacement.
Cricket
Manuka to host Ponting's last game
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
Lack of patience costs Maxwell a century
Lee Gaskin Glenn Maxwell showed on Thursday why he is a million-dollar commodity in the Twenty20 game, then moments later revealed the missing piece in his Test match credentials - patience.
Cricket
Haddin looks to a triumphant homecoming
Lee Gaskin Veteran wicketkeeper Brad Haddin will be looking to secure a triumphant Canberra homecoming as he attempts to steer NSW to a crucial Sheffield Shield win on Friday.
Cricket
Lehmann backs Blues to cover star duo
Lee Gaskin QUEENSLAND coach Darren Lehmann believes NSW has the depth to cover the loss of international duo Shane Watson and Mitchell Starc in this week's Sheffield Shield match in Canberra.
Cricket
Haddin ready to run up third shield ton
Lee Gaskin Three centuries in as many Sheffield Shield games would put Brad Haddin in pretty esteemed company.
Cricket
Relaxed Khawaja rediscovers his touch
Lee Gaskin Queensland batsman Usman Khawaja is keen for a big score in Canberra this week to keep his name near the top of the Australian selectors' list.
