Starc gets USD 1m CA contract

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 20:42

Fast bowler Mitchell Starc was rewarded with an annual contract of USD 1 million as Cricket Australia (CA) on Wednesday announced a list of 20 contracted players for the year 2013-2014 keeping in mind the Ashes in July.

Struggling Aussies going the Windies way: John Benaud

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 10:51

Former selector John Benaud feels the national cricket team`s continuing decline is similar to the one endured by the mighty West Indies, blaming it on complacency during the period of domination.

I will be fit for opening Test, says Clarke

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 11:12

Recovering from a hamstring problem, Michael Clarke remains a doubtful starter for the second warmup game but the Australian skipper is confident that he will be fit for the opening Test against India beginning in Chennai on February 22.

Watson returns to international cricket ahead of India tour

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 12:04

With the four-Test series against India round the corner, Shane Watson will look to touch up his batting skills at international level following his inclusion in Australia`s 13-member one-day side for the next two matches against the West Indies.

No century but hard work pays off for Watson

Last Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012, 08:57

Shane Watson again showed why he is Australia`s man for all occasions when he ground his way to a vital half-century on the first day of the second Test against West Indies.

Slow day for Australia and West Indies

Last Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012, 08:42

Australia and West Indies shared the honours on a slow opening day in the second Test at Queen`s Park Oval in Trinidad on Sunday.

Arthur eyeing Oz improvement to win ODI series against Windies

Last Updated: Thursday, March 22, 2012, 14:32

Australian coach Micky Arthur has said his team needs to improve on their current performances against a resilient West Indies team in the one-day series.

Watson not surprised by West Indies fighting spirit

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 12:00

Australian skipper Shane Watson is not surprised by the fighting spirit shown by the West Indies so far in the one-day series.

I`d love to play Test cricket again: Doherty

Last Updated: Sunday, March 18, 2012, 13:21

Xavier Doherty will love to play Test cricket again but he is currently enjoying being a key figure in the Australian one-day team.

Confident Australia arrive for Windies battle

Last Updated: Sunday, March 11, 2012, 20:10

The Australian cricketers have arrived here bubbling with confidence and champing at the bit to face the West Indies.

Ricky Ponting believes Ed Cowan has potential for long Test career

Last Updated: Saturday, March 10, 2012, 22:24

Ricky Ponting believes opening batsman Ed Cowan can be a long term prospect for Australian cricket, after the pair hit centuries for Tasmania.

Out of form Johnson says Test career isn`t over yet

Last Updated: Thursday, January 12, 2012, 12:45

Australian left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson says his international career isn`t done yet and has vowed to fight his way back into the national squad.