Dusty corner of Chennai turns tyros into globe's best quicks
Chris Barrett Children in uniforms kick footballs and play cricket on fields of dust and red soil as the heat gradually eases out of a steamy south Indian afternoon.
Cricket
Tributes touched a cricketing treasure
Chris Barrett TONY GREIG was deeply touched by the warm wishes of some of the game's biggest names during his battle with lung cancer, in particular an offer by Australian captain Michael Clarke to take his young...
Starc raving mad: rotation causing plenty of angst
Chris Barrett What has gone wrong is not the rotation of Starc - it is the poor communication.
South Africans check Australian ambition
Chris Barrett THE sleeping giant of this Test series has finally woken and Australia have been left flat on their backs.
Lillee says maturing Johnson can play key role at Ashes
Chris Barrett Dennis Lillee says Mitchell Johnson can be a vital cog in Australia's Ashes machine next year, having steered him back to Test cricket following a year on the outer.
The giant awakens
Chris Barrett Dale Steyn, the sleeping giant of this Test series, has woken from his slumber.
Rebuilt Johnson a key, says Lillee
Chris Barrett Dennis Lillee argues Mitchell Johnson can be a vital cog in Australia's Ashes machine next year.
Cricket
Cummins turns to Lillee, Lee to strengthen recovery
Chris Barrett Injured teen Patrick Cummins will turn to fast bowling great Dennis Lillee for advice.
'Dr' Lillee to examine Cummins' action
Chris Barrett INJURED teen sensation Patrick Cummins will turn to fast-bowling great Dennis Lillee in a bid to prevent a recurrence of the fitness setbacks that have stalled his fledgling career.
Mitch's pitch
Chris Barrett, Perth Recalled quick claims he can be the fast-bowling leader Australia may need in Perth.
Cricket
Johnson puts hand up to play lead role in Perth
Chris Barrett RECALLED Mitchell Johnson claims he can be the fast bowling leader Australia may be in dire need of in Perth, with the hosts contemplating entering Friday's third Test without frontline pacemen Peter...
Second Mitch under Lillee's wing
Chris Barrett The legendary fast bowler joins the Australian camp in the lead-up to the third Test.
Ok, here's the dope: dressing room clash could be on the cards following teammate's dob job
ANDREW WU and CHRIS BARRETT When South Africa last toured Australia, Simon Katich and Michael Clarke starred in one of Australian sport's most famous, or infamous, bust-ups.
