Usman Khawaja

Shaun Marsh re-emerges as front runner for first Test against India

Shaun Marsh, who was virtually ruled out of the first Test against India starting from December 26 here, has re-emerged as a contender for the opening game and is all set to join his Australia teammates for a batting camp.

Preview: Key players return for India in second warm-up match

By Ashish Shukla

The Indians are likely to field their first team when they take on Cricket Australia Chairman's XI in their second and final warm-up game with the focus on the fitness of their fast bowlers ahead of the four-match Test series, starting December 26.

Usman Khawaja has the potential to succeed in Tests: Mickey Arthur

Australian coach Mickey Arthur feels young batsman Usman Khawaja has the technique and ability to succeed in Test cricket.

Virender Sehwag & Zaheer Khan’s form crucial for India’s success: Ian Chappell

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell feels Virender Sehwag and Zaheer Khan's form will be crucial to India's success in the upcoming four-match Test series against Australia, starting on December 26.

India face a tricky opposition in their first practice match Down Under

Cricket Australia Chairman's XI captain Ryan Broad said that his side would look to unsettle the star-studded Indians in the first warm-up game on Thursday to make their life difficult in their preparations for the first Test starting on December 26.

New Zealand win thriller against Australia to level series 1-1

Doug Bracewell bowled New Zealand to a sensational seven-run victory over Australia in the second Test in Hobart for the Kiwis’ first win in Australia for 26 years.

New Zealand fight back as Australian batting crumbles on day two

Australia were fighting to avoid their lowest Test score against New Zealand after losing six wickets on the second morning of the second Test at Bellerive Oval on Saturday.

Kiwis aim to pressurise out of form Phillip Hughes

By Robert Smith

New Zealand will try to heap the pressure on out-of-form Australian opening batsman Phillip Hughes as they seek to level the series with victory in the second and final Test starting Friday.

Ponting half-century leads Australia’s reply on second day

Ricky Ponting, searching for an elusive century to save his Test career, led an Australian fightback on the second day of the first Test against New Zealand at the Gabba on Friday.

Ponting, Khawaja steady Australia after New Zealand strike early

Ricky Ponting and Usman Khawaja steadied Australia's first innings after the loss of both openers during the second day of the first cricket Test against New Zealand at the Gabba on Friday.