Matthew Hayden

Tributes flow for Matthew Hayden

Adam Cooper and Larine Statham Matthew Hayden's former teammates have commended the retired Australian opener for his decision to bow out on his terms after a difficult season with the bat.

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Cricket Australia fines Warner over tweets

David Warner.

Chloe Saltau David Warner's twitter tirade at journalists has cost him a $5750 fine, the maximum financial penalty for a first offence.

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It's time to get baggy green out of storage

Rogers

Chloe Saltau Chris Rogers remembers almost nothing of his only Test, except that he ripped his baggy green cap because it was so tight it was giving him a headache.

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Rogers back in vogue

Chris Rogers.

Chloe Saltau Chris Rogers remembers almost nothing of his only Test, except that he ripped his baggy green cap because it was so tight it was giving him a headache.

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Not the best, when only the best will do

Glenn_Jackson

Glenn Jackson THERE couldn't be many cricket grounds in the world, you'd think, where knocking the castle over might not necessarily be referring to a ball hitting the stumps.

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Live cricket commentary: India v Australia, 3rd Test, day two

Michael Clarke

Scott Spits Follow our real-time coverage of the second day of the third Test between India and Australia in Mohali. Our live text commentary, live scores and live statistics begins at 2.30pm (AEDT).

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Australia's day of fluctuating fortunes

Greg Buckle, Hyderabad Australia's selectors made a late decision to swing the axe - then watched in horror as a decision to bat turned into an early batting collapse.

Pujara twists the knife on Clarke's men

Clarke

Chris Barrett Australia have been ground into the Andhra Pradesh dust and selectors, like Michael Clarke's helpless attack, are already in the firing line.

Double centurion questions Australia's application

India's Cheteshwar Pujara

Chris Barrett HYDERABAD: India's latest double centurion Cheteshwar Pujara says Australia's batsmen have proven themselves to be vulnerable in subcontinental conditions and need to "apply themselves" to combat...

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Coaches 'let issues reach crisis'

Coach Mickey Arthur

Chloe Saltau Player representatives say team management to blame for issues reaching crisis point.

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Clarke's call is for action, not words

Michael Clarke.

Greg Buckle, Chennai Australian skipper won't be encouraging his men to stir the pot in the media.

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Australia banks on swing strategy

Nathan Lyon

Australia are determined to keep the sweat off the ball as they bank on a reverse-swing strategy to win the first Test against India, starting today in hot and humid Chennai.

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Unbeaten 300 puts Dean with elite

Jono Dean, Prime Minister's XI 2013

Lee Gaskin SIR DONALD BRADMAN, Michael Clarke, Mark Taylor and Matthew Hayden have all reached the magic triple-century milestone.

Dean Jones

A theory on how to beat India in India

Dean Jones.

Dean Jones The tour to India this month will be a great examination on where this Australian team is at.

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Cowan looks to Hayden for inspiration

Ed Cowan.

Greg Buckle Matthew Hayden's brutal batting in India was the making of him and Ed Cowan can't help being inspired at the powerful opener's ability to smash the aura surrounding the home side's spinners.

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Rotation policy is best for the team: Clarke

Michael Clarke

Chris Barrett Australian captain issues considered defence of much-maligned rest and rotation policy.

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Give it a rest: skipper goes in to bat for rotation policy

Michael Clarke

Chris Barrett TEST and one-day captain Michael Clarke has issued a considered defence of the much-maligned rest and rotation policy of selectors, saying Australia was no longer the team it once was and could not...

Dean keen to take up Windies challenge

11th September 2012, Story by David Polkinghorne , Canberra Times Photo, Colleen Petch,  Canberra cricketer Jono Dean will play for the Perth Shorchers in the 20/20 season this year.

David Polkinghorne Chris Gayle has made a name as one of the most explosive batsmen in the world, but Canberra Comets opener Jono Dean would love nothing better than to go head-to-head with the West Indies maestro.

Heat's Lynn is out to get hot and stay hot

Jesse Hogan After great highs and huge lows, Chris Lynn is desperate to get his cricket on an even keel.

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Embattled Cowan turns off and tunes in

Opening gambit: Ed Cowan's place in the Australian team has been put under pressure.

Daniel Lane Test opener Ed Cowan admits he has adopted the defensive strategy of the ostrich.