Cricket

Dropping Lyon was hasty, says Matthews

Lee Gaskin Former Test spinner Greg Matthews hopes the Australian selectors will show faith in Nathan Lyon.

Cricket

Canberra still in the Test match mix

Lee Gaskin ACT SPORTS Minister Andrew Barr says bringing Test cricket to Canberra is a realistic goal, but it won't be at the expense of Tasmania.

Cricket

Bailey wants Ashes call

Lee Gaskin AUSTRALIAN batsman George Bailey wants to follow David Warner's lead and use his blistering limited-overs form to force his way into the Test team.

Cricket

Windies primed for Manuka

Lee Gaskin Prime Minister’s XI: The West Indies plan to use their inside knowledge of local conditions and players gained from the Big Bash League to upset a revamped Australian one-day side.

Cricket

Carters cops his place in pecking order

Lee Gaskin Canberra wicketkeeper Ryan Carters faces a new challenge from Matt Prior.

Cricket

Medico gives her heart to ACT cause

Lee Gaskin She's training to be a cardiologist, so it is only natural Sara Hungerford will remain calm as the ACT Meteors look to keep their title aspirations alive.

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Fans left to lament as CA cuts short Mr Cricket's farewell tour

Lee Gaskin Just when Cricket Australia had learnt how to give retiring greats a fitting send-off, it stuffs up the Mike Hussey farewell tour.

Cricket

Lyon wants his share

Lee Gaskin Test off-spinner Nathan Lyon has revealed his long-term desire to be Australia's premier spinner in all three formats of the game and not to be pigeon-holed as a baggy green specialist.

Cricket

Haddin to team with Ponting in PM's XI

Lee Gaskin Recalled Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin will reunite with champion batsman Ricky Ponting for the Prime Minister's XI match in Canberra later this month.

Cricket

Devoy takes the shine off Duke ball

Lee Gaskin Match-winning ACT Comets spinner Shane Devoy used the experimental English-made Duke ball to skittle South Australia, but doesn't believe it should replace the Kookaburra in Australian cricket.

Cricket

Canberra to pitch for Test match

Lee Gaskin Move over Hobart, we're after your spot on the Test match calendar.

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Cricket

Chairman's XI fixtures not in doubt despite Sri Lanka's lunch call

Lee Gaskin Cricket ACT chief executive Mark Vergano has defended the credibility of the Chairman's XI match in Canberra after play was abandoned with two sessions remaining on the final day.

Cricket

Ponting not ready to walk into the sunset

Lee Gaskin Canberra has been added to what could be the Ricky Ponting farewell tour, as the former Australian captain comes under increasing pressure in his spot in the Test team.

Cricket

Haddin bides his time

Lee Gaskin Brad Haddin wants retribution on the old enemy and still harbours ambitions to break back into the Australian team for next year's Ashes series.

Cricket

Gloves are off for Dawson homecoming

Lee Gaskin David Dawson admits it will be a strange feeling to leave his wicketkeeping gloves behind for his Canberra homecoming this week.

Cricket, Rugby

Canberra set for a barmy invasion next year

Chris Wilson, Lee Gaskin Block your ears and warm up the beer - the British are coming, bringing two of the world's most iconic sporting teams and their passionate travelling supporters to Canberra next year.

Cricket

Internationals set to speed up the Meteors

Lee Gaskin The ACT Meteors will unleash a new and improved pace bowling arsenal in their quest to claim their maiden Women's National Cricket League title.

Cricket

Ruck beefs up armaments with help from death bowler

Lee Gaskin FORMER New Zealand speedster Shane Bond was renowned as one of the most devastating death bowlers in world cricket - a trait fellow Kiwi Sian Ruck is hoping to replicate for the ACT Meteors.