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Ian Healy

When Ian Healy helped Australia retain the Ashes for the fifth consecutive time

On August 10, 1997, Australia retained the Ashes for the fifth consecutive time when they beat England by a mammoth margin of 264 runs at Trent Bridge. Ian Healy’s blistering 63, backed up by seven dismissals as a wicketkeeper, sealed the deal for the visitors. Karthik Parimal looks back at that largely forgettable Test for England.

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Ian Healy: Quintessential tough Aussie

One of the greatest wicketkeepers of all time, Ian Healy played a crucial role in Australia’s resurgence in the 1990s that gradually paved the way to their invincibility in the 2000s.

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India vs Australia 2013: Ian Healy urges Cricket Australia to show consistency in selection

The legendary Ian Healy has asked Cricket Australia (CA) to stop "treating" the country's Test team like a "club" side and advised the selectors to show faith in the embattled players who are bearing the brunt after suffering two heavy defeats in India.

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ICC Women’s World Cup 2013: Australia could spring a surprise, says Alyssa Healy

Alyssa Healy, Australia's wicketkeeper batswoman talks about Australia's chances in the ICC Women's World Cup begining on Thursday.

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Wasim Akram accomplishes rare all-round feat in Test match

On January 22, 1990, Wasim Akram blazed his way to a maiden Test hundred. With that knock, he made his way into the elite list of players with a century and five-for in the same Test. Karthik Parimal looks back at that marvellous innings that saved the day for Pakistan at Adelaide.

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Ian Healy’s feedback is always welcome, says Matthew Wade

Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade, who was recently criticised for his glovework by Ian Healy, went to him for a few tips ahead of Australia’s third ODI against Sri Lanka at the Gabba on Friday.

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Brad Haddin’s injury hampers Australia’s selection plans

Australia’s plan of sending two wicket keepers for the upcoming tour of India and the Ashes was served with a severe blow as Brad Haddin suffered a hamstring injury during the second ODI between Australia and Sri Lanka on Saturday.

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David Warner slams Ian Healy for criticising Matthew Wade

Australian batsman David Warner has deemed Ian Healy’s recent criticism of Matthew Wade as a 'bit sad’ after the former Australian wicketkeeper expressed his concerns over Wade’s work behind the stumps and his concentration.

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Mark Boucher – gladiator walks into sunset, a hero all the way

Boucher overcame his limitations and became one of the finest wicket-keepers and a competitive batsman in the game. His fierce competitive spirit what would be missed the most following an on-field eye-injury which ended his celebrated career. Nishad Pai Vaidya looks back at Boucher’s career and analyses where he stands when compared to great keepers in the history of cricket.

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Australia not producing talented cricketers anymore, feels Ian Chappell

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels that the failure of Australia's once envied system to produce talented batsmen and potentially strong leaders is a flawed one now and the issue needs to be addressed soon.

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