Chris Barrett

Chris Barrett

Chris Barrett is a Sports Writer with The Sydney Morning Herald.

Cricket

Proteas ready to rumble

Graeme Smith and Dale Steyn

Chris Barrett, Sydney The all-conquering South Africans have arrived in Sydney ahead of the much anticipated three-Test series against Australia quietly confident but without their customary swagger.

Wade will take over the gloves from Haddin

Brad Haddin

Chris Barrett THE worst-kept secret in Australian cricket is set to be confirmed today with the anticipated selection of Matthew Wade for the first Test against South Africa likely to effectively end Brad Haddin's...

Clarke, Johnson the big winners in cricket's contract list

Michael Clarke

Chris Barrett Cricket Australia has released its list of contracted players for the next year, formally cutting the number from 25 to 17 but handing a lifeline to paceman Mitchell Johnson.

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Cricket

Cowan sets brisk pace

Ed Cowan

Chris Barrett, Manchester Quick sorties are something Australian batsman Ed Cowan is doing quite a bit of lately.