Chris Barrett

Chris Barrett

Chris Barrett is a Sports Writer with The Sydney Morning Herald.

Contempt the danger, says Law

Australian captain Michael Clarke talks with coach Mickey Arthur.

Chris Barrett AUSTRALIA'S batting coach and former Sri Lanka coach, Stuart Law, is adamant Michael Clarke's team will be flirting with danger if they treat the tourists with a lack of respect.

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Was Morkel's howler the worst wide in cricket history?

South African bowler Morne Morkel

Chris Barrett Steve Harmison has company. Long has the former England spearhead's wild, opening ball of the 2006-07 Ashes been ridiculed as one of the worst, or at least widest, of all time.

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Lillee says maturing Johnson can play key role at Ashes

The Tonk

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.

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Rixon widens role to help Lyon tame Proteas

Nathan Lyon.

Chris Barrett Australia moves to help Nathan Lyon combat South Africa's world-beating batsmen this summer by expanding fielding coach Steve Rixon's responsibilities to also cover spin bowling.

Help for Lyon as Rixon's role is given a tweak

Nathan Lyon

Chris Barrett AUSTRALIA have moved to help Nathan Lyon combat South Africa's world-beating batsmen this summer by expanding fielding coach Steve Rixon's responsibilities to also cover spin bowling.

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Cardboard cut-outs help Steyn hit the spot

The Tonk

Chris Barrett They say he can't bowl to left-handers so Dale Steyn has taken a novel approach to his first Test preparation - bowling at a cardboard cut-out in the Gabba nets to ensure his line and length are just...

Law in line to be Australia's new batting coach

Stuart Law is a leading contender to be the next Australian batting coach.

Chris Barrett Former Queensland captain tipped to replace Justin Langer who is moving to WA.

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Praise for Wade casts greater doubt on Haddin

Matthew Wade

Chris Barrett Selectors give strongest indication they will make generational change behind the stumps.

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Two sets down: Arthur calls on Australia to follow Federer's lead

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Chris Barrett in Durham Australia coach Mickey Arthur has urged his players to invoke the spirit of six-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer in an effort to fight their way back into the one-day international series...

Arthur picked as Australia's new head cricket coach

Mickey Arthur at today's press conference.

Chris Barrett Cricket Australia has named South African Mickey Arthur as the Australian team's new head coach at a media conference this afternoon.