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Mitchell Johnson opens up on dark days

Fit-again paceman Mitchell Johnson has opened up about the depth of his mental battles last year, revealing he lost his love of the game and would have contemplated retirement had he not injured his...

Qld paceman Mitchell Johnson off to WA

Queensland Test fast bowler Mitchell Johnson is to move to Perth.

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An unwanted hat-trick for Johnson in the IPL

Dumped for the Ashes, Mitchell Johnson has suffered more cricketing misfortune as the victim of a bizarre "hat-trick" in the Indian Premier League.

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Bailey beats Wade for one-day deputy's gig

Deposed Test wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has been overlooked as Australia's one-day vice-captain with Tasmanian George Bailey appointed as Michael Clarke's deputy for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

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'Bowlers only' strategy worked beautifully, says Clarke

Will Brodie The cricket world is divided after Australia's radical "bowlers only" selection policy delivered a shock first Ashes Test triumph at Trent Bridge.

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Bowling them over

Will Brodie Tough times call for some lateral thinking. Make that radical thinking. There's nothing tougher than the prospect of back-to-back Ashes embarrassments.

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Phone call that brought nothing but bad news for Wade

David Sygall Matthew Wade saw the name come up on his phone and his heart sank.

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Ready-made Rogers is more than capable for Ashes' heat

Chloe Saltau Chris Rogers and James Faulkner, the old and the new, bring to Australia's unfancied Ashes squad qualities that have been in desperately short supply in recent national teams.

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Seasoned players signal squad's changed course

Chloe Saltau Chris Rogers and James Faulkner bring to Australia's unfancied Ashes squad qualities that have been in desperately short supply in recent Australian teams.

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Spark of hope still flickers among the Ashes

Richard Hinds NO, I didn't have Brad Haddin in my Ashes squad. Thought his time had passed. Didn't believe he had done enough to displace the incumbent Matthew Wade, or even earn a touring berth ahead of Tim Paine.

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Ricky Ponting takes screamer in IPL

Captain Ricky Ponting was dismissed for a duck but then pulled off a spectacular catch when his Mumbai Indians took on Delhi Daredevils at home in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday.

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Ponting dives back in time

London Captain Ricky Ponting was dismissed for a duck but then pulled off a spectacular catch when his Mumbai Indians took on Delhi Daredevils at home in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday.

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Live cricket commentary: India v Australia, 4th Test, day three

Stephen Samuelson Follow our real-time coverage of the third day of the fourth Test between India and Australia in Delhi.

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Nappy days: fatherhood will ease pain for Watson's likely return

Chris Barrett IT WAS early afternoon on Monday when Shane Watson strode back into the hotel Australia are staying at in the city of Chandigarh, a 20-minute bus ride to the site of the third Test against India.

Hurt feelings easier to overcome than a dodgy calf

Chris Barrett Watson's departure from the tour of India became central in one of the most turbulent weeks in cricket history.

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Buchanan on team culture, selection and England's edge

Chris Barrett Former head coach John Buchanan believes Australia are grappling with a culture of selfishness and distrust, and fears the controversial ploy to stand down four players in India may cost Mickey...