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
Khawaja has the goods to step up
Lee Gaskin Usman Khawaja failed twice at Manuka Oval this week, but Queensland coach Darren Lehmann backed the stylish left-hander to be considered as Ricky Ponting's long-term replacement in the Test team.
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
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.
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Overlooked Bollinger still fast and deadly accurate
Lee Gaskin Doug Bollinger had two wickets in his first three deliveries, the new ball hooping around and the old ball reversing.
Cricket
Khawaja out to prove Test skills among stars
Lee Gaskin Australia's forgotten batsman Usman Khawaja will have the perfect opportunity to press his claims for a Test recall in next week's star-studded Sheffield Shield match in Canberra.
