Ben Hilfenhaus

Australia retained off-colour Hayden and replaced the injured trio of Lee, Symonds and Watson with three uncapped players for the final Test against South Africa.

Electing to bat first, New Zealand set 245-run target for Australia in the fourth One-Day International at Adelaide Oval. Scorecard

Struggling spinner Jason Krejza was replaced by Nathan Hauritz in the 13-member Australian squad for the second Test against South Africa starting on December 26.

Australian cricketers Watson, Clarke, Johnson, Katich, Tait and Hilfenhaus have become pin-up boys in a soon-to-be-released calendar.

Bryce McGain was included in the 14-member squad to defend Australia's top position on their crucial three-Test tour of South Africa.

South Africa are staring defeat in the face after a frustrating fourth day's play in the second Test against Australia after reaching stumps on 77-4 in pursuit of a highly unlikely victory target of 430.

The injury-ravaged South African team was dealt another blow when Mark Boucher was ruled out of the remaining two matches against Australia.

Australia's chief cricket selector John Inverarity feels the Champions League Twenty20 is adversely affecting the team's Test preparations ahead of the series against South Africa next month.

Australian pacers Ben Hilfenhaus and Ryan Harris achieved their highest-ever bowling ratings in the ICC Test rankings after guiding their team to a thrilling three-wicket win over the West Indies in the first Test in Barbados.

Australia are trying to talk up their opposition and the West Indies are putting up an optimistic front.

Shane Warne shocked yet again by using a four-letter word while doing commentary during the drawn Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

The Australian cricket team led by Ricky Ponting is scheduled to arrive in Mumbai on October 20 afternoon for their seven-match ODI series against India commencing at Vadodara on October 25.

Nothing can make a World Cup in cricket more exciting than seeing Australia arrive as non-favourites, thanks to the game's most unpredictable format.

Spin legend Shane Warne expects Peter Siddle to pave way for either Brett Lee or Stuart Clark in the fourth Ashes Test starting Friday.

Australia's upcoming tour of India would be a big challenge for the youngsters who are yet to play Test cricket in the sub-continent, feels Simon Katich.

Delhi Daredevils team reached the city on Tuesday afternoon to play the IPL match against Gujarat Lions at Green Park on Wednesday.

South Africa defeated Australia by 39 runs in the fifth and last One-Day International at Perth to clinch the five-match series 4-1.

Chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch Ricky does not see any immediate end to under pressure Brett Lee's career.

Australia beat South Africa by 5 runs in the second ODI of the series at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Sunday. Shaun Marsh was adjudged the Man of the Match.

South Africa defeated Australia by 3 wickets in the series opener One Day International at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Pacer Mitchell Johnson has been brought back after a fortnight's rest into the Australian team for the third One-dayer against South Africa at the SCG on Friday.

Debutant Adrian Barath's century went in vain as Australia trounced the West Indies by an innings and 65 runs on the third day of the first Test at Brisbane.

Declaring himself the fittest and strongest he has ever felt, Australian pacer Brett Lee says he would have no trouble getting back into the side as its bowling spearhead in the Ashes series against England.

Brett Lee is almost certain to miss out the third Test against South Africa starting on Saturday in Sydney due to a foot injury.

David Warner, dropped from the ODI team, has been named in the 13-member Australian squad for T20 clash against New Zealand.

New Australian coach Tim Nielsen has taken more than a passing interest in India's just ended Test series in England to particularly notice their ageing batsmen.

Australia pacer Stuart Clark hailed inclusion of Brett Lee into the Ashes squad and dismissed Geoff Lawson's suggestion that the speedster is the country's last-choice.

South Africa beat Australia by 3 wickets in the 3rd ODI at the SCG to take a 2-1 lead in the five-ODI series.

A Twitter feud between hard-hitting batsman David Warner and fast bowler Brett Geeves, which raked up an old racial vilification claim, has infuriated Cricket Australia which has threatened the duo with a charge of bringing the game into disrepute.

Cricket Australia has decided to use its fast bowlers sparingly after drawing flak for persisting with young pacer James Pattinson during the Test series against India last year despite warnings of an imminent breakdown from sports scientists.