Cricket
Australia turns to veterans to plug the experience gap for Ashes
Phil Lutton Australian selectors have turned to veterans to lead the charge for the Ashes, putting their faith in batsman Chris Rogers and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin as they revealed the 16-man squad to tour...
Five-question haul: Australia’s moment of truth
Chris Barrett, Chloe Saltau and Phil Lutton With the opening Test of the summer starting tomorrow, Fairfax cricket writers Chris Barrett, Chloe Saltau and Phil Lutton discuss what looms as an intriguing match against South Africa.
Clarke has qualities to inspire greatness
Phil Lutton Australian coach Mickey Arthur compares leadership credentials of Michael Clarke to those of Graeme Smith.
Timeline: Rebels, Winners, Losers and Expo 88
Phil Lutton 1963 In the 548th Test on record, South Africa played Australia in Brisbane, with the match ending in a draw.
Australia in trouble at the SCG
Phil Lutton Australia are in deep trouble in their one-dayer against Sri Lanka at the SCG, collapsing to be 6/88 after winning the toss and electing to bat.
Cutting it fine: bowler faces fitness test
Phil Lutton Queensland fast bowler Ben Cutting will have an all-or-nothing tilt at selection for the Sheffield Shield final this morning when he undergoes a fitness test at the Gabba.
McDermott a wild card for Bulls
Phil Lutton Tasmania head into the Sheffield Shield final with the find of the season in Jackson Bird, but Bulls captain James Hopes believes he has a wild card of his own in young quick Alister McDermott.
Hartley shines as Bulls win the Shield
Phil Lutton Chris Hartley is a man who has spent his cricketing career in the grey areas of national selection, which is why few players in the country deserve a slice of the spotlight as much as the Bulls...
Second Ashes Test: Player ratings
Phil Lutton Anyone up for shuffling some deck chairs on the Titanic? Phil Lutton wonders where to next as he gives out his player ratings for the second Ashes Test in Adelaide.
