Clarke too precious to risk: Inverarity

Chloe Saltau Shane Watson says stepping into captain's shoes would be the pinnacle of his career.

Ponting on ice as Lyon takes heat

Chloe Saltau After a comic case of mistaken identity, stage is set for Ricky Ponting to put Australia in command.

Ponting's final hurrah

Chloe Saltau Ricky Ponting was more nervous than he has ever been when he walked out to bat for his last Test innings, and in the end he couldn't muster ''one last push''.

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Operation Sidds helps him keep his cool

Chloe Saltau Fitness staff pushing ahead with concerted plan to revive Peter Siddle for the Perth Test.

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Aussies in need of a quick fix

Chloe Saltau, Adelaide Australia brings in fresh legs for Perth Test, a nod to the fact that Peter Siddle's could barely carry him back to his bowling mark by the end in Adelaide.

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Marathon man Siddle simply running on fumes at the end

Chloe Saltau AUSTRALIA have brought in fresh legs for the Perth Test, a nod to the fact Peter Siddle's could barely carry him back to his bowling mark by the end in Adelaide.

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Watson's second Test chances fade

Chloe Saltau Shane Watson's hopes of playing in the second Test against South Africa have nosedived after he said he would not be able to bowl in Adelaide.

Watson doubtful for Adelaide

Chloe Saltau Shane Watson's hopes of playing in the second Test against South Africa have nosedived after he said he would not be able to bowl in Adelaide.

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Auctioned Aussies' futures uncertain as Pune owner declares

Chloe Saltau Indian cricket drama leaves its national team without a major sponsor and the Pune IPL team without an owner.

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Pattinson injury to test Australian quicks

Chloe Saltau and Andrew Wu James Pattinson has had back scans, raising fears he could go the way of Peter Siddle.