Sydney:Paceman Michael Kasprowicz says a back injury will force him to miss the start of the Australian domestic first-class season and he is unlikely to return before the November 23 first Ashes Test against England in Brisbane.
Sydney:Australia recalled another Ashes Test-discard in Jason Gillespie as selectors made three injury-enforced changes to the squad that will face Bangladesh after a gruelling South African series.
More imagesJohannesburg:Brett Lee and Michael Kasprowicz earned redemption for an Ashes-defining failure when they took Australia to a tense two-wicket win on the fifth day of the third and final Test against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium.
Johannesburg:Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait will return home because of a back injury and will miss the team's tour of Bangladesh.
Durban:Seam bowler Michael Kasprowicz has rejected an offer to play for Glamorgan this season in order that he can focus on trying to keep his position in Australia's Test team.
Sydney:South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher has fired another salvo at the touring Australian team, labelling Test recalls Damien Martyn and Michael Kasprowicz ''Ashes rejects''.
Sydney:Australian skipper Ricky Ponting wants his team to help defuse anticipated hostile South African crowds and engage them in friendly banter while fielding during this month's One-day cricket series.
Perth:New South Wales posted its biggest Sheffield Shield cricket victory over Western Australia here for 43 years, winning by eight wickets.
Lahore:Winning the 2007 World Cup is a challenge for Australia as they start to juggle their side after their Ashes defeat to England, Australian chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns told AFP.
Sydney:Paceman Michael Kasprowicz, smashed for 22 runs in one decisive over in New Zealand's One-day victory at the weekend, will be rested from Australia's second match of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series, selectors said.
