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Few players willing to lead team

Chloe Saltau Struggle to coax more self-centred generation into positions of responsibility.

Selectors stand by one-dayer decisions

Chloe Saltau Cricket Australia will make no apologies for weakening the one-day team to give some of its less experienced Test players more time to prepare for the demanding Test series in India.

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Johnson fires up for shot to rekindle Test career at home

Chloe Saltau THIRTEEN months after fading from view as a bunch of ambitious young quicks swept past him, Mitchell Johnson has been handed the chance to bowl himself back into the Test team for Australia's series...

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Johnson back in vogue

Chloe Saltau Mitchell Johnson drafted into super-sized squad of 14 along with Josh Hazlewood and John Hastings.

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Qadir hopes to spin a ripping yarn, just like dad

Chloe Saltau Young bowler Usman Qadir doesn't have to look far for a hero.

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Hughes signs up with Redbacks

Chloe Saltau Former Test opener Phillip Hughes has defected from NSW to South Australia in an effort to rekindle his Test ambitions as Cricket Australia's new contract system tests State loyalties like never...

Hughes now a Redback amid clamouring for deals

Chloe Saltau Former Test opener Phillip Hughes has defected from New South Wales to South Australia in an effort to rekindle his Test ambitions as Cricket Australia's new contract system tests state loyalties...

Paine says his finger is healing fast and he'll be behind stumps again

Chloe Saltau INJURED wicketkeeper Tim Paine has strongly denied claims he will not play cricket again.

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Auctioned Aussies' futures uncertain as Pune owner declares

Chloe Saltau Indian cricket drama leaves its national team without a major sponsor and the Pune IPL team without an owner.

Ponting's happy homecoming

Chloe Saltau The decision speaks volumes of the ex-skipper's resilience and rejuvenation.

Driving ambition

Chloe Saltau Matt Wade battled cancer at 16 and moved states at 19, now he's locked in a battle with the equally feisty Brad Haddin for the Australian wicketkeeping job.

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Haddin's future in doubt

Chloe Saltau Brad Haddin will miss the Test series in the West Indies for family reasons.

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Wade keen on English education

Chloe Saltau Matthew Wade was not affronted by his captain's unwavering support for Brad Haddin.

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Johnson recalled to Australian squad for England tour

Chloe Saltau and Stephen Samuelson Mitchell Johnson has been recalled to the Australian team for the one-day tour to England and Ireland in June and July.