Ricky Ponting wants unchanged Australia XI for 2nd India Test
Australian skipper Tim Paine refuses to rule out changes in the batting order for the secobd Test against Virat Kohli's men, saying discussions regarding the same will take place in the next few days.
Dec 11, 2018, 13:42 PM IST
It is frustrating, not a perfect system: Tim Paine questions DRS
Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was against the usage of DRS in Tests and India avoided the technology for eight years after its introduction in Test cricket in 2008.
Dec 11, 2018, 12:39 PM IST
The finger’s fine, good to go: Australian skipper Tim Paine declares himself fit for Perth Test
The blow could not have proved more unfortunate in nature considering the fact that Paine had been forced to undergo severn seperate injuries at the same spot following an injury in 2010 during an exhibition clash.
Dec 10, 2018, 21:47 PM IST
Just stick with us: Australian skipper Tim Paine's message to supporters
The hosts have opted to retain the same 14-man squad for the second Test against India in Perth. Chris Tremain and Mitchell Marsh are all set to rejoin the squad after being released for the JLT Sheffield Shield tournament.
Dec 10, 2018, 20:51 PM IST
Australia skipper Tim Paine says hosts will go to Perth with 'real belief'
Chasing 323, Australia were bowled out for 291 runs in the second innings with R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami sharing nine wickets for a 1-0 lad in the four-match series.
Dec 10, 2018, 17:20 PM IST
Tim Paine hopes lower order fight can rub off on top batsmen
Paine`s team head to the second of four Tests starting on Friday having become the first Australian side to lose a series-opening Test to India on home soil.
Dec 10, 2018, 13:27 PM IST
1st Test: Australia end Day 2 at 191/7, trail India by 59 runs in 1st innings
Australia finished the second day's play at 191/7 following an excellent performance by the Indian bowling attack. Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was the pick of the bowlers, picking three wickets after pace bowler Ishant Sharma ensured the perfect start, dismissing opener Aaron Finch in the first over.
Dec 07, 2018, 05:06 AM IST
1st Test: India score 250/9 against Australia on Day 1 in Adelaide
India scored 250 runs for the loss of nine wickets at stumps on day one of the first Test against Australia on Thursday. This was largely possible due to a 246 ball 123 by Cheteshwar Pujara who delivered an excellent performance under pressure despite receiving limited support from the other batsmen.
Dec 06, 2018, 04:37 AM IST
Tim Paine wants pacers to `trouble` Virat Kohli purely on skills
Virat Kohli's last two Test series in Australia saw him taking on the home side both verbally as well as with the bat.
Dec 02, 2018, 09:35 AM IST
Aussie skipper backs Aaron Finch, Marcus Harris to open against India in Adelaide Test
Australian skipper Tim Paine said that the top six in the batting line-up has not been finalised as of now, but he is totally comfortable with Aaron Finch and Marcus Harris opening the first Test match against India.
Nov 23, 2018, 15:36 PM IST
Usman Khawaja happy to bat 'wherever' needed during India Tests
Usman Khawaja is happy to bat "wherever" the Australian selectors want him to as he prepares to make a return following a knee surgery during the upcoming Test series against India.
Nov 22, 2018, 13:20 PM IST
Starc new ball snub an attempt to break losing streak: Australian captain Aaron Finch
The bowlers were hardly to blame for Australia`s humiliation in their first match of the home summer, having been set a thankless task to defend 152 by the batsmen at the new Perth stadium.
Nov 05, 2018, 19:08 PM IST
Pakistan opener Muhammad Hafeez hits ton as Australia toil on first day
Hafeez looked in full control during his 208-ball knock which contained 15 hits to the fence.
Oct 07, 2018, 23:27 PM IST
Cricket: Tim Paine-led Australia look to move on from ''Sandpaper-gate''
Paine will be supported by a new vice-captain in all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and a new coach in former Test opener Justin Langer.
Oct 06, 2018, 18:16 PM IST
Cricket: Australia opener Matt Renshaw a doubt for first Pakistan test
The Renshaw blow soured an otherwise positive day for Australia`s batsmen.
Oct 01, 2018, 11:33 AM IST
Fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh named Australia's joint test vice-captains
Hazlewood and Marsh will support captain Tim Paine emerging as permanent replacements for former vice-captain David Warner
Sep 27, 2018, 09:38 AM IST
Tim Paine rates Jos Buttler over MS Dhoni in white ball cricket
Tim Paine on Jos Buttler right now, he'd have to be the best white-ball wicket-keeper batsman in the world.
Jun 26, 2018, 10:28 AM IST
Tim Paine casts doubt on ODI future after series whitewash against England
Tim Paine leading the side while regular captain Steve Smith serves a 12-month ban following a ball-tampering scandal, scored just 36 runs in the series as England outclassed the World Cup holders with their powerful batting lineup.
Jun 25, 2018, 10:43 AM IST
England vs Australia: Eoin Morgan's team aims for whitewash
Morgan's men, the number one-ranked side in this format, beat Australia by six wickets at Chester-le-Street on Thursday.
Jun 23, 2018, 11:54 AM IST
Coach Justin Langer hopes Australia will be better for 'brutal' England loss
England piled up 481 for six, the highest ever total in men's ODI history, in the third ODI match against Australia at Trent Bridge - eventually winning the match by a record 242 runs.
Jun 21, 2018, 10:59 AM IST
