Australia's hopefuls pad up for Ashes auditions in Sheffield Shield
Australia`s domestic Sheffield Shield tends to open sleepily, with spring sunshine warming the few diehard fans that turn up to regional venues but auditions for coveted Ashes places have given the start of this year`s tournament additional spice.
Oct 26, 2017, 12:28 PM ISTStress fracture rules Australian fast bowler James Pattinson out of Ashes
Australia fast bowler James Pattinson will take an indefinite break from cricket and has been ruled out of the Ashes series against England after reaggravating his lower back stress fracture, Crick
Oct 04, 2017, 13:58 PM ISTAustralia reveals their Plan A for India limited-overs' series
As of now, the Plan 'A' is to play Cummins in all the matches in India, Saker said adding resting him was only Plan 'B'.
Sep 13, 2017, 22:04 PM IST2017 ICC Champions Trophy: Australia's 'fearsome foursome' ready for New Zealand
Australia also boast one of the most powerful top orders in ODI cricket, with captain Steve Smith and opener David Warner outstanding batsmen in all formats.
Jun 01, 2017, 09:30 AM ISTCheteshwar Pujara joins Nottinghamshire as cover for James Pattinson, to play four county championship matches
The 29-year-old, who bats at number three in the Indian side, averages over 51 from 48 tests for India and has scored 11 hundreds.
May 04, 2017, 18:21 PM ISTICC Champions Trophy: Chris Lynn, Mitchell Starc, James Pattinson named in Australia's 15-man squad
Pattinson is currently playing for Nottinghamshire in English cricket after taking part in Victoria`s Sheffield Shield championship victory in the recently finished domestic season.
Apr 20, 2017, 10:47 AM ISTFormer Australian captain Michael Clarke thrilled to coach Prime Ministers XI against Sri Lanka
The 35-year-old Clarke, who retired from international cricket after the 2015 Ashes in England, will mentor a side led by captain Adam Voges.
Feb 03, 2017, 15:26 PM ISTAdam Voges to lead Australia's PM XI against Sri Lanka in Twenty20
The PM XI will be coached by former Test captain Michael Clarke for the match at Manuka Oval on February 15.
Feb 03, 2017, 10:46 AM ISTAustralia pacer James Pattinson's international future clouded after recurrence of shin soreness
Pattinson has been ordered to rest for the remainder of the season.
Mar 01, 2016, 15:48 PM ISTBig blow for Australia's Peter Siddle after lengthy absence feared due to stress fracture
Siddle, who has played 61 tests for Australia has taken 208 wickets.
Feb 25, 2016, 15:10 PM IST2nd Test, Day 3: Brendon McCullum gone for good as Australia scent victory in Christchurch
At the end of the third day New Zealand were 121-4.
Feb 22, 2016, 13:14 PM ISTFastest Test centurion Brendon McCullum unaware he had broken idol Viv Richards' record
McCullum said that Viv was his idol when growing up and it is nice to get past him on this occasion.
Feb 20, 2016, 13:00 PM ISTAustralia vs New Zealand: James Pattinson replaces Peter Siddle for 2nd test
Siddle was sidelined with a back injury for much of New Zealand`s second innings at Wellington`s Basin Reserve and bowled just eight overs on the third day before he spent the fourth day patrolling the boundary.
Feb 19, 2016, 10:59 AM ISTIndia vs Australia 2016: Absence of James Pattinson leaves experts perplexed
Cricket Australia opted to rest the injury-prone bowler after the three Tests against West Indies.
Jan 15, 2016, 12:12 PM IST3rd Test, Day 2: West Indies 248-7 at close in rain-hit Sydney Test
Brathwaite`s 69 runs came off 71 balls with seven fours and four sixes and further enhanced his reputation.
Jan 04, 2016, 17:29 PM IST2nd Test, Day 3: Australia in total command against hapless Windies side
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon collected four for 66 and now has 179 career Test wickets.
Dec 28, 2015, 12:17 PM ISTAUS vs WI, 2nd Test: Steve Smith, Adam Voges reach milestones as Aussies seize control on Day 2
Smith reached his sixth Test century of the year and 13th overall with 134 and Voges remained unbeaten on 106 when the skipper declared Australia`s first innings on 551 for three.
Dec 27, 2015, 16:46 PM IST1st Test, Day 3: Australia beat Windies by an innings and 212 runs
A total attendance of 15,342 over the three days may also spell trouble for Hobart as a Test venue.
Dec 12, 2015, 06:25 AM ISTJames Pattinson included in Australian team, Nathan Coulter-Nile left out
Pattinson will join Adelaide Test man-of-the-match Josh Hazlewood and Peter Siddle in the new-ball attack.
Dec 09, 2015, 09:02 AM IST