Craig McDermott

IPL 2012: Andy Bichel not keen on becoming Australian bowling coach

Andy Bichel, bowling coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) side Chennai Super Kings, says he does not want to be Australia's next bowling coach because of the heavy demands of touring.

Craig McDermott quits as Australia bowling coach

Craig McDermott has quit as bowling coach of the Australian team, citing the conflicting demands of constant touring with family life, Cricket Australia said Friday.

Sachin Tendulkar – India’s preserver, protector & performer par excellence

By Venkataraman Ganesan

The raising of the Adidas blade acknowledging the applause of an appreciative crowd and awe-inspired teammates alike coupled with the looking up to the heavens to thank the Gods that might be, and, probably a benevolent departed father, demonstrated the culmination of a nerve-racking year.

Dean Jones predicts India’s bowling and fielding to be brutally exposed in tri-series

Former Australian batsman Dean Jones believes India's bowling and fielding could be brutally exposed in the ongoing ODI tri-series against Australia and Sri Lanka despite the presence of younger and more agile players in the fold.

Michael Clarke says Australia need to do lot of hard work before the Ashes

Only months ago, one-time powerhouse Australia were wallowing fifth in the Test rankings but now they are nudging India for third spot after the 4-0 series annihilation of MS Dhoni's men.

On-field verbal spat signifies ‘competitive spirit’: Sourav Ganguly

Former captain Sourav Ganguly feels that the on-field verbal exchange between Virat Kohli and Ben Hilfenhaus in the fourth and final Test between India and Australia is part and parcel of international cricket and signifies 'competitive spirit’.

Hope Sachin Tendulkar’s ton comes soon but not against Australia: Michael Hussey

By Ashish Shukla

The Indian cricket team is drawing criticism for what is being described as lack of intensity in training but it found unlikely support in Australian batsman Mike Hussey, who said the visitors are experienced enough to do well without long net sessions.

Is rotation policy the only option to keep pacers injury free?

Fast bowlers must embrace Cricket Australia's new rotation policy if they desire to last long in Test cricket, a leading coach has suggested even as some feel that the idea is still a grey area in Australian cricket.

We’ve strangled India and would like to do it again: Peter Siddle

Australian pacer Peter Siddle feels his team's bowlers have "strangled" India in the ongoing Test series and being the spearhead, he would not loosen the grip by sitting out of the fourth and final Test even though its result is inconsequential to the final scoreline.

Lack of match practise won’t hurt, says Ryan Harris

By CricketCountry Staff

Australia pacer Ryan Harris, who is set to play the third Test against India at Perth, rues that he lacks match practise but will be banking on his efforts in the nets and short bowling stints in the Big Bash League.