South Africa
Cricket
Cowan looks to Hayden for inspiration
Greg Buckle Matthew Hayden's brutal batting in India was the making of him and Ed Cowan can't help being inspired at the powerful opener's ability to smash the aura surrounding the home side's spinners.
Live cricket commentary: Australia v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Manuka Oval
David Polkinghorne Real-time coverage from the third one-day international in Canberra with Australia chasing a series victory.
Prime Minister's XI
Ponting bows out as a winner
Lee Gaskin Prime Minister's XI: Ricky Ponting was the main attraction for the Prime Minister's XI.
Hit and niggle: Wade
Greg Buckle, Chennai Wicketkeeper expects both sides to show plenty of passion when first Test starts.
Cricket
McCullum set to move down NZ batting order
Auckland New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum looks set to move down the batting order for the home Test series against England.
Cowan's spot, Watson's goal
Chloe Saltau Shane Watson's public coveting of Test opener's berth places unwelcome pressure on Ed Cowan.
Kiwi hints at Test return
New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder is considering a return to Test cricket against England.
Cricket
Watson's desire to open once more could cause dilemma
Chris Barrett WHAT TO DO WITH SHANE WATSON? The elephant in the foyer of Australia's five-star hotel in Chennai could potentially be a source of consternation for the entire journey, over some 50 days, from...
Cricket
New policy has Hohns bemused
Jon Pierik Former national chairman of selectors questions the overall philosophy of those in charge.
Cricket
Side injury could end Pattinson's summer
Chloe Saltau YOUNG spearhead James Pattinson has broken down with a serious side strain, and there were grave fears on Saturday night that the injury could end his Test summer.
Cricket
Clarke the key to victory
Chris Barrett Yet again it has come down to Michael Clarke. Time and again the world's most prolific scorer of runs right now has been called upon to lead from the front, in this instance to seal a victory against...
Pattinson injury puts his summer in doubt
Chloe Saltau Young spearhead breaks down with serious side strain that threatens to end his Test summer.
Bright day turns dark
Chris Barrett Once again, Michael Clarke has been called upon to personally lead from the front,
Cricket
What a difference a day can make in this wonderful theatre of Test cricket
Greg Baum One of the mystical peculiarities of Test cricket is each day is played on new terms, discrete in themselves and often vitally different from the preceding day and the days to come.
Cricket
Lehmann backs Blues to cover star duo
Lee Gaskin QUEENSLAND coach Darren Lehmann believes NSW has the depth to cover the loss of international duo Shane Watson and Mitchell Starc in this week's Sheffield Shield match in Canberra.
Cricket
Collapso kings routed for 70
Andrew Wu Australian paceman Mitchell Starc claimed 5-20 to help skittle the West Indies for 70. It took Australia less than 10 overs to reel in the modest target.
Opinion
Bowled over by Pup's change, and it demands an apology
Jon Tuxworth Dear Pup, on behalf of the Australian sports media and cricket fans across this sunburnt nation, it's time to officially say sorry.
Cricket
Stage is set for Lyon to complete his rise to the top
Chris Barrett WHEN Nathan Lyon boarded a flight to Colombo via Singapore in August of last year he was a virtual nobody.
Hastings into Australia squad, Quiney axed
Australia selectors summoned a trio of fast bowlers into a 14-man squad and dropped batsman Rob Quiney for the third cricket Test against South Africa starting on Friday.
