Chloe Saltau
Chloe Saltau is the chief cricket writer at The Age, regularly covering international cricket and providing news, comment and analysis on international cricket. She joined The Age as a trainee in 1998 and spent several years writing for general news (chiefly as a social policy reporter covering welfare and family issues) before moving to sport.
Cricket
Running out of time: former Australian captain Ricky Ponting concedes it could be the end
Chloe Saltau A realistic Ricky Ponting expects to discuss his future with the selectors soon, and has conceded his career could be over before the end of the summer.
Over too soon: Ricky Ponting's last stand was short of runs but full of emotion
Chloe Saltau Ricky Ponting raised both arms to all parts of the WACA Ground and said farewell to cricket.
Why Australia still needs Ricky Ponting
Chloe Saltau Ricky Ponting was almost apologetic about calling a press conference to announce ... that he would continue playing cricket, just as he has always done. He need not have been.
Cricket
Haddin twist - gloveman to be Test vice-captain
Andrew Wu, Chloe Saltau The soap opera that has been Australian cricket will take another twist on Wednesday when Brad Haddin is confirmed as the new Test vice-captain, raising implications for the short-term future of...
Cricket
Haddin's new role has Wade on back foot
Andrew Wu and Chloe Saltau Soap opera that has been Australian cricket will take another twist on Wednesday.
It's time to get baggy green out of storage
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.
Cricket
Rogers back in vogue
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.
Cricket
Wisden names Clarke as No. 1
Chloe Saltau Michael Clarke's phenomenal batting in 2012 has earned the Australian captain another accolade, as Wisden's leading cricketer in the world.
Cricket
Wisden names Clarke No. 1
Chloe Saltau Test captain Michael Clarke on Wednesday was named Wisden's leading cricketer of 2012, becoming only the third Australian to receive the honour.
Cricket
National contracts to spread the load
Chloe Saltau and Andrew Wu State of Australian cricket will be revealed when national contracts are handed out.
Cricket
Longer contract list reveals void at top
Chloe Saltau Based on recent performances are there really 20 cricketers in the country deserving of national deals?
Argus: we can still be No.1
Chloe Saltau Don Argus says no quick fix for the problems laid bare in India, and implores selectors and administrators to ''hold their steel''.
Cricket
Selectors on right path in overhaul despite bumps in the road, says Argus
Chloe Saltau Don Argus, whose review of Australian cricket charted a course back to world domination, says there is no quick fix for the problems laid bare in India, and implored selectors and administrators to...
Now Mister's apprentices must step up
Chloe Saltau MIKE HUSSEY'S abrupt retirement signals the end of the apprenticeships for Australia's batsmen, opener Ed Cowan has declared, and leaves them nowhere to hide during tough tours of India and England.
Cricket
England revel in Australia's 'failings'
Chloe Saltau RETIREMENTS and selection intrigue in Australia have heightened England's Ashes optimism.
Cricket
Lauded for her quality and aggressive spirit, but Lanning happy in her world
Chloe Saltau 'The sooner women's cricket stops getting compared directly with the men's game, the better'.
Hussey's shock retirement
Chloe Saltau and Adam Cooper Highly respected and in-form Australian veteran Michael Hussey has announced that he will retire from Test cricket.
Cricket
Hussey to end on a high, with no regrets
Chloe Saltau THE thought of playing on to next year's Ashes filled Mike Hussey with dread rather than excitement, and that's why Australia's consummate cricketer knew it was time to go.
Hussey to line up for last hurrah
Chloe Saltau Thought of playing on to next year's Ashes filled veteran with dread, not excitement.
Cricket
Skipper backs lesser lights to go distance
Chloe Saltau AUSTRALIA will field three debutants in a one-day game for the first time in 27 years against Sri Lanka at the MCG on Friday, but acting captain George Bailey believes the match could showcase the...
