Perth:Former Australian batsman Damien Martyn has moved on from Test cricket, but says the decision not to inform captain Ricky Ponting of his impending retirement is one he will always regret.
Sydney:The sudden decision to hang up his boots can cost Damien Martyn dear as the former Australia batsman may well not recieve 200,000 Aus dollars for the five months left on his contract.
More imagesPerth:Australia have called up destructive all-rounder Andrew Symonds in the hope of completing a quick kill in the third Ashes Test as England ponder changes to the team that lost the first two matches.
Sydney:An Aussie dressing room sans Damien Martyn will seem a bit strange, admits Glenn McGrath but the veteran medium pacer says he is looking forward to meeting his quiet friend's replacement Adam Vogies during the third Ashes Test at Perth.
Sydney:Australian batsman Damien Martyn announced his immediate retirement from international and domestic cricket, midway through the Ashes series against England.
More imagesPerth:In a day of surprises, Australia recalled all-rounder Andrew Symonds and named Adam Voges in its squad for the third Ashes Test against England.
Perth:Australian middle-order dynamo Mike Hussey says embattled teammate Damien Martyn deserves to retain his place in the team for the third Test against England.
Sydney:England fast bowler Steve Harmison was ruled out of the tour match against South Australia in Adelaide starting today with a side strain.
More imagesSydney:Mitchell Johnson is all set to make his Test debut after Australia today named the left-arm pacer in their 13-member squad to take on England in the first Ashes match starting at Gabba in Brisbane on Nov 23.
New Delhi:Indian cricket supremo Sharad Pawar has accepted an apology from Australian captain Ricky Ponting for his team's behaviour after the Champions Trophy final, an official has said.
