Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012
Michael Clarke targets Australia turnaround
Michael Clarke says that Australia must quickly turn their fortunes around if they are to compete with England during this summer's Ashes series.
Apr 24, 07:53
Brad Haddin
Australia: 'Brad Haddin important to support Michael Clarke'
John Inverarity says that Brad Haddin being named in Australia's Ashes squad will take some of the responsibility off the shoulders of Michael Clarke.
Apr 24, 06:33
Newly appointed Australian test cricket vice captain Brad Haddin during the Ashes squad announcement on April 24, 2013
Brad Haddin named vice-captain in Australia Ashes squad
Australia name Brad Haddin as their vice-captain for their Ashes series with England.
Apr 24, 06:19
Australia's Shane Watson in action against West Indies on February 6, 2013
Shane Watson quits role as vice-captain
All-rounder Shane Watson steps down from his role as Australia's vice-captain with immediate effect.
Apr 20, 11:12
Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012
Michael Clarke rushed to hospital
Michael Clarke is taking to hospital after suffering from gastroenteritis.
Apr 1, 07:53
Mickey Arthur
Mickey Arthur confident Australia can compete in Ashes series
Australia coach Mickey Arthur believes that Australia will be in good form for the Ashes series against England.
Mar 26, 11:28
Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012
Michael Clarke in Ashes fitness battle
Cricket Australia are confident that Michael Clarke will be fit in time for the Ashes.
Mar 26, 07:31
Shane Watson
Shane Watson: 'Australia deserved whitewash in India'
Shane Watson says that Australia were totally outplayed by India after being whitewashed in the four-Test series.
Mar 24, 16:36
Ravichandran Ashwin bowls on September 11, 2011
Australia survive India onslaught to close day on 231-8
Australia survive an onslaught by India to reach stumps on day one of the fourth and final Test on 231-8
Mar 22, 11:04
Shane Watson
Shane Watson to captain Australia
Shane Watson will captain Australia in the absence of regular skipper Michael Clarke.
Mar 22, 03:34
Michael Clarke is caught out for 74 against Sri Lanka on December 15, 2012
India launch comeback against Australia by snatching seven wickets
India launch an impressive comeback in the evening session to halt Australia on 273-7 from the second day of the third Test in Mohali.
Mar 15, 11:08
India's Ravindra Jadeja celebrates taking a wicket during a ODI against West Indies on December 11, 2011
Ravindra Jadeja strikes peg Australia back at tea
Ravindra Jadeja strikes twice in two balls to peg Australia back in the third Test in Mohali, leaving them on 180-3 at tea.
Mar 15, 08:58
Australia's David Warner on day two of their third Test against Sri Lanka, January 4, 2013
Australia make a strong start against India in Mohali
Australia make a strong start in the third Test against India in Mohali, with openers Ed Cowan and David Warner unbeaten at lunch.
Mar 15, 06:15
Shane Watson
Pat Howard: 'Shane Watson, Michael Clarke need to sort out issues'
Pat Howard says that Australia's axed all-rounder Shane Watson needs to sort out his "issues" with captain Michael Clarke.
Mar 12, 10:43
Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke backs Mickey Arthur
Michael Clarke says that Mickey Arthur was right to drop four players from the third Test against India for failing to return a questionnaire asking for improvements in their game.
Mar 12, 05:02
Ravichandran Ashwin bowls on September 11, 2011
India hammer Australia in second Test
India thump Australia by an innings and 135 runs to take a 2-0 lead in their Test series.
Mar 5, 06:39
Michael Clarke is caught out for 74 against Sri Lanka on December 15, 2012
Australia fail to take Indian wicket after declaration
Michael Clarke falls nine runs short of his century before making a strange declaration to have a few overs at the Indian batsmen that didn't pay off.
Mar 2, 11:17
Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012
Australia fight back against India
Australia progress through the afternoon session of day one of the second Test match against India without losing a wicket.
Mar 2, 08:41
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India on top against Australia
Bhuvneshwar Kumar takes three wickets as India begin positively in the opening session of day one of the second Test match against Australia.
Mar 2, 06:14
Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012
Michael Clarke: 'Nathan Lyon will recover from disappointment'
Australia captain Michael Clarke claims that Nathan Lyon has the character to recover from his disappointing display in the first Test defeat to India.
Mar 1, 20:10
Moises Henriques during a press day on April 3, 2012
Australia's Moises Henriques forces first Test against India into fifth day
Moises Henriques prevents India from wrapping up the first Test against Australia by forcing through a fifth day with an impressive innings.
Feb 25, 11:09
Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012
Australia all out for 380
India bowl Australia out for 380 at lunch on the second day of the first Test match in Chennai.
Feb 23, 06:17
Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012
Live Commentary: India vs. Australia - First Test, day two - as it happened
Live text coverage of the first Test between India and Australia in Chennai.
Feb 23, 03:31
Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012
Michael Clarke steadies Australia innings to 316-7 against India
Michael Clarke leads his Australian side to 316-7 on stumps of the opening day in the first Test against India following Ravichandran Ashwin's six-wicket haul.
Feb 22, 11:04
Ravichandran Ashwin bowls on September 11, 2011
Ravichandran Ashwin aids India recovery
Ravichandran Ashwin takes three more wickets during the afternoon session to help India restrict Australia to 215-5 in the first Test in Chennai.
Feb 22, 08:41
Michael Clarke is caught out for 74 against Sri Lanka on December 15, 2012
Live Commentary: India vs. Australia - First Test, day one - as it happened
Sports Mole's live text commentary of the first day of the first Test match between India and Australia at Chennai.
Feb 22, 03:30
Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012
Australia captain Michael Clarke admits India tour will be a "huge challenge"
Australia captain Michael Clarke admits that his side's tour of India will be a massive test of his side.
Feb 13, 01:20
Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012
Australia snatch fourth ODI win over West Indies
Australia wrap up their fourth victory over the West Indies in the ODI five-match series with five wickets remaining.
Feb 8, 10:58
Shane Watson
Shane Watson puts Australia in control
Shane Watson hits a century as Australia take control in the third one-day international against the West Indies in Canberra.
Feb 6, 07:39
Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates taking the wick of West Indies player Jason Holder during their team's one day international on February 1, 2013
Mitchell Starc, George Bailey star as Australia win second ODI
Australia beat West Indies by 54 runs to take victory in the second ODI, thanks to George Bailey with the bat and Mitchell Starc with the ball.
Feb 3, 10:58
Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates taking the wick of West Indies player Jason Holder during their team's one day international on February 1, 2013
West Indies dismissed for 70
Mitchell Starc takes five wickets as West Indies are dismissed for 70 runs in their innings in the ODI in Perth.
Feb 3, 08:01
Jason Gillespie
Jason Gillespie: 'England deserve to be Ashes favourites'
Jason Gillespie believes that England are deserving favourites ahead of this summer's Ashes series.
Feb 2, 12:11
Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012
Australia captain Michael Clarke suffers ankle injury
Michael Clarke is doubtful for Australia's final one-day international against Sri Lanka after suffering a sprained ankle.
Jan 22, 02:37
Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Mitchell Johnson on January 20, 2013
Australia post 222 in first innings
Australia post a score of 222-9 in their first innings against Sri Lanka in their fourth one-day international.
Jan 20, 07:27
Australia's Michael Clarke catches a ball from Sri Lanka's Lahiru Thirimanne on January 3, 2013
Michael Clarke: 'No excuse for Australia's performance'
Michael Clarke says that Australia were let down by their defence in their four-wicket loss to Sri Lanka.
Jan 18, 20:26
Australia's Michael Hussey and Michael Clarke celebrate against South Africa on November 22, 2012
Australia whitewash Sri Lanka in Test series
Michael Hussey makes a telling contribution in his final international Test appearance as Australia beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in Sydney to complete a series whitewash over the tourists.
Jan 6, 04:59
Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke rested for Sri Lanka ODIs
Captain Michael Clarke is omitted from the Australia squad for the first two one-day internationals against Sri Lanka in order to allow him to recover from a hamstring injury.
Jan 6, 02:13
Australia's David Warner on day two of their third Test against Sri Lanka, January 4, 2013
Australia seize advantage against Sri Lanka
Australia forge a lead of 48 runs against Sri Lanka after day two of the third Test match in Sydney.
Jan 4, 07:02
Australian captain Michael Clarke celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka on December 27, 2012
Australia dominating Sri Lanka in Sydney
David Warner and Phillip Hughes score 87 and 85 runs respectively to take Australia to just 53 runs short of Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 294.
Jan 4, 04:42
Australia's Michael Clarke catches a ball from Sri Lanka's Lahiru Thirimanne on January 3, 2013
Sri Lanka all out for 294 on day one
Australia control day one of the third Test against Sri Lanka by dismissing the visitors for 294.
Jan 3, 07:38
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