Suspension was right; back-chat, attitude a problem: Mickey Arthur

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 13:54

Australia coach Mickey Arthur today said the controvesial decision to axe four players, including vice-captain Shane Watson, for the third Test against India was "a culmination of lots of small minor indiscretions".

Sacking will not impact my friendship with players: Michael Clarke

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 13:41

A day after the shocking suspension of four key players, Australian skipper Michael Clarke is confident that there will no backlash against him from the dumped players, who, he says, understand the reasons for this "harsh" decision.

A getaway might have helped Australia, feels Gilchrist

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 12:57

The Australian players might have been better served by using the eight-day break before the third Test against India by taking their minds off cricket, feels former great Adam Gilchrist.

This is the straw that broke the camel`s back: Michael Clarke

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 12:53

Australian skipper Michael Clarke says the disrespectful attitude of the four players was "the straw that broke the camel`s back" but believes that Shane Watson can still comeback to the side as Vice Captain.

I deserve this punishment: James Pattinson

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 12:29

Paceman James Pattinson today said he deserved axing from the side for his disrespectful ways and those who are criticising the decision, do not understand the new culture the team is trying to build.

What`s happening is ridiculous, says Shane Warne

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 18:56

Spin legend Shane Warne has termed the decision to dump four Australian cricketers, including vice-captain Shane Watson, from the team for not making presentations a "ridiculous" one.

Former cricketers react sharply to suspension of Aus players

Last Updated: Monday, March 11, 2013, 18:38

Former cricketers such as Dean Jones and Michael Vaughan today reacted sharply to the exclusion of four Australian cricketers, which includes vice-captain Shane Watson, from the side for the third Test against India starting Thursday.