Simon Katich

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Cricket Australia fines Warner over tweets

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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O'Keefe targets Test cap after stepping aside as skipper

Ben Rohrer says the man he's succeeding as NSW cricket captain, Steve O'Keefe, is determined to push for a maiden Test call-up after stepping down from the leadership.

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Culture forces players to get on board

Peter Hanlon In a professional sporting organisation, ''culture'' has come to resemble an enormous umbrella.

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When you've stopped laughing, Arthur's decision does make sense

Richard Hinds There is a serious side to this comic turn on the Indian tour, writes Richard Hinds.

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Captain's knock sends Watson to the outer

David Sygall Even before Michael Clarke was named Test captain and Shane Watson his deputy in March 2011, there were consistent rumblings that the pair didn't see eye to eye.

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Dhawan and only for India

Chris Barrett It appears that Australia did not do its homework on Shikhar Dhawan.

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Starc agony: Dhawan that got away

Chris Barrett Australia did not do their homework on Shikhar Dhawan.

Intelligent Inverarity needs smarter approach to win over public

Chris Barrett THERE was a mind-boggling exchange at a news conference this week when John Inverarity sat down to announce Australia's one-day team for games three and four against Sri Lanka.

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Is cricket's 'nutty professor' becoming too smart for his own good?

Chris Barrett Australia's selectors are on the nose with fans but not players.

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Big Bash 'brothers' facing off in series final

Justin Chadwick, Perth Shaun Marsh and Luke Pomersbach will put their close friendship to one side on Saturday.

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Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat - live BBL final scores and commentary

Simon White Live scores and commentary as the Perth Scorchers clash with the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League grand final at the WACA.

Roach hopes for another summer in the Heat

Justin Chadwick, Perth West Indies paceman plays big role in helping Brisbane Heat win Twenty20 crown.

Roach keen for more Heat glory

Justin Chadwick After helping Brisbane Heat claim this summer's Twenty20 crown, West Indies paceman Kemar Roach is keen to return to the franchise again next season.

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Marsh set for top: Katich

In-form batsman Shaun Marsh is poised to be picked again for Australia, his teammates say.

New Star has been around the traps

Jesse Hogan Dimi Mascarenhas a bit embarrassed to be replacing BBL's most dangerous bowler.

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Warne has lash over 'garbage'

Justin Chadwick, Perth Leg-spinner blasts Australia's selection policies, labelling them as garbage, ridiculous and mind-boggling.

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Malinga sets T20 mark as Stars shine

Perth Lasith Malinga delivers the best spell of Twenty20 bowling seen in Australia.

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Jesse Hogan James Faulkner's international experience, a sole Twenty20 International last summer where he bowled only two overs and didn't bat, was trifling compared the majority of the Melbourne Stars squad of...

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Quiney's good grace over Test selections

Chloe Saltau Rob Quiney has reacted with good grace to the revelation that he was selected, in part, as a human shield for Phillip Hughes against South Africa.