Australian team has a handful of idiots: John Reid

Former Kiwi skipper John Reid believes that some members of the current Australian team are “idiots” who need to be dealt with strictly.

Hussey, Hauritz script a miraculous win for Australia

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Australia didn’t win the second test against Pakistan but Pakistan lost it! Pakistan, given a target of 176 to win their first test against Australia in 15 years, were bundled out for 139 giving Australia a 36 runs victory and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three match series.

Pakistan take lead, move closer to historic win

Pakistan took a 204-run lead in the first innings of the second test against Australia as the tourists reached 331 for 9 at stumps on Day 2 in reply to Australia’s first innings score of 127.

Graeme Swann storms into third position in ICC bowlers’ rankings

England off-spinner Graeme Swann has finished off a memorable year for him by breaking into the top five of the ICC rankings for test bowlers. The Englishman finishes of the year at the third spot after his consecutive Man of the Match performances in the first two tests against South Africa.

Hauritz takes five as Australia thrashes Pakistan by 170 runs

Off-spinner Nathan Hauritz picked up his maiden five-for as Australia defeated Pakistan by 170 runs on the final day of the first test match at Melbourne.

Team conduct leaves Ponting “embarrassed”

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said on Monday that he was embarrassed by his teammates’ on-field behavior during the third test match against West Indies at Perth and that he would talk to his players who overstepped the line in the game.

Gambhir retains No.1 spot, Sehwag 4th in ICC Test rankings

India’s in-form opening batsman, Gautam Gambhir, retained his No.1 spot in ICC Test rankings for batsmen while his opening partner, Virender Sehwag moved up a spot to be 4th in the list released on Monday.

Benn suspended, Johnson and Haddin let off with fines

An ugly altercation takes place between two Australian and a West Indian player on the field. The Australians are let off with fines but the West Indian is banned. Ring any bells? Did anyone say Harbhajan Singh-Andrew Symonds controversy in 2008?

Gambhir is Ceat International Cricketer of the year

India’s opening batsman Gautam Gambhir got rewarded on Sunday for his consistency as he was named the Ceat International Cricketer of the Year for the fantastic performances with the bat in the 2008-09 season.

Johnson, Watson sent home

Cricket Australia has asked their frontline speedster Mitchell Johnson and in-form all-rounder Shane Watson to return home immediately so that they can get adequate rest before the Australian summer starts.

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