Pat Howard

Brad Haddin likely to be replaced by Matthew Wade for first three ODIs

Australia's woefully out of form wicketkeeper Brad Haddin could be replaced by Matthew Wade behind the stumps in the first three one-dayers of the tri-series against India and Sri Lanka starting on February 5.

Marcus North backs out-of-form Shaun Marsh

By CricketCountry Staff

Former Australian Test batsman Marcus North backed out-of-form Shaun Marsh and urged the national selectors to keep faith in the left-handed batsman insisting he will come good once he overcome his mental blockages.

Cricket Australia chalks out plan to protect Pat Cummins

Australian teenaged pace sensation Patrick Cummins' dream of playing in the Indian Premier League has taken a dent after Cricket Australia (CA) announced a three-year plan to protect the 18-year-old from further injuries.

Cricket Australia forbids Pat Cummins from playing IPL

Upcoming fast bowler Pat Cummins will not play in the Indian Premier League as cricket Australia wants to preserve the 18-year-old from injuries as a part of their long-term plan.

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.

David Warner’s workload not a matter of concern for CA

By CricketCountry Staff

David Warner, who is an automatic selection in all three formats, has grueling schedule up head, but Cricket Australia said it is not concerned about his workload.

Cricket Australia feels footwear causing injury to pacers

Baffled by the spate of injuries that has sidelined its young crop of pacers, Cricket Australia is investigating whether the boots these bowlers use are causing the foot problems that have ruined their season.

CA undeterred by James Pattinson injury

Cricket Australia is not really surprised by pace sensation James Pattinson's injury breakdown in the ongoing Test series against India as it did not expect him to last all the four matches without getting rest in between.

CA may ask Shane Watson to choose formats to elongate career

Injury-prone Australian all-rounder Shane Watson may have to pick the formats he wants to play in as part of the Cricket Board's plan to ensure his longevity on the field.

Rotation policy will help strengthen the Australian Test team: Pat Howard

Cricket Australia (CA) high performance manager Pat Howard feels that its rotation policy will help strengthen the Test side rather than compromise on performance.