Shane Watson ton puts Australia on top against England
London: Australia, after winning the toss, were 307 for four against England at stumps on the first day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Wednesday.
Steven Smith was 66 not out and Pet
A day with doughty Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir is no ordinary member of the pack of IPL millionaires. He has a mind of his own and he does not mind speaking it. Spending a day with him in Chennai-Madurai on his visit to a couple of
Ashes: Time running out for Watson
He who cannot help himself is beyond anyone's help, goes a popular cliche. It's hard to find a better statement to describe the predicament that Shane Watson presently finds himself in.If the symptom
England 'worried' and 'vulnerable', believes Allan Border
Sydney: Although rain prevented the third Ashes Test from being completed, there was little doubt in the minds of former players as to which side emerged the stronger and took a psychological edge af
Ashes: Michael Clarke hopes of levelling the series after Old Trafford heartbreak
Manchester: The 'Ashes dream' might have eluded Australia, but it certainly has not disheartened Australian captain Michael Clarke for whom the prospect of drawing level with the host at the end of t
Mickey Arthur's allegations poor, disappointing: Glenn McGrath
London: His reign as the coach of Australia was marred by controversies but Mickey Arthur seems hellbent on stirring up the hornet's nest even after he was sacked after Australia's woeful performance
Cook says team unity no easy task
London: England captain Alastair Cook said team spirit could never be taken for granted as Australia battled to present a united front after accusations of dressing room disharmony made by ex-coach M
Lillee questions commitment of modern quicks
Fast bowling great Dennis Lillee has questioned the work rate of Australia's current crop of quicks after injury and fatigue side-lined several pacemen ahead of the final South Africa Test.
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Ponting retirement to fire Aussies
Captain Michael Clarke says Australia will use Ricky Ponting's farewell Test as extra motivation in the series decider against South Africa, with the number one world ranking also at stake.
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Clarke marches on as Aussies pummel Proteas
Michael Clarke posted a successive double century and David Warner and Michael Hussey unleashed whirlwind hundreds as Australia demoralised South Africa in the second Adelaide Test on Thursday.
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