Sydney: After an absence of nine long years, Cricket Australia (CA) today announced the reintroduction of its historic inter-state first-class competition Sheffield Shield.
Sydney: Leg-spinner Stuart MacGill's hopes of recovering full fitness ahead of next month's opening Test against India have been set back by his withdrawal from a lead-up domestic game.
Sydney:Test paceman Jason Gillespie was ruled out of the Prime Minister's XI team for a warm-up match against England with a shoulder injury, Cricket Australia said.
Adelaide:Shane Warne said his bowling is coming together well ahead of next month's highly anticipated Ashes cricket Test opener with England in Brisbane.
Sydney:Cricket Australia said they would not allow television interviews of dismissed batsmen as they leave the field during next month's Ashes Test series against England.
Perth:Perth's WACA Ground pitch has long been considered the home of fast bowling in world cricket, but its changing nature could force Australia to break with years of tradition and play two leg-spinners for the third Ashes Test in December.
Sydney:Shane Warne is lining up for a pre-Ashes refersher with his spin bowling mentor Terry Jenner ahead of the opening cricket Test against England in Brisbane on Nov 23.
Melbourne :Shane Warne has restated his determination not to play one-day cricket again ahead of next year's World Cup by making himself unavailable for limited-overs play with his Australian state team Victoria, reports said.
Melbourne :Shane Warne has restated his determination not to play one-day cricket again ahead of next year's World Cup by making himself unavailable for limited-overs play with his Australian state team Victoria, reports said.
Melbourne :Shane Warne has restated his determination not to play one-day cricket again ahead of next year's World Cup by making himself unavailable for limited-overs play with his Australian state team Victoria, reports said.