Michael Clarke's captaincy

Ashes 2013-14: Michael Clarke shows why he is one of the best captains in international cricket

In reply to Australia’s tottery first innings total of 295, England got off to a wobbly start. Alastair Cook, the skipper, fell to Ryan Harris’ brilliance, but despite that, runs weren’t hard to come by. Mitchell Johnson looked nothing like the venomous, hostile pacer he was during the recent One-Day International (ODI) series against India. It was his rather subdued version who strode out to bowl on the second morning of the Brisbane Test. He sprayed the ball on both sides of the wicket, the length being far from consistent. The usually circumspect Michael Carberry, too, looked at ease against Johnson whenever the latter ran in with the cherry in his hand.

Ricky Ponting reveals complex relationship with Michael Clarke

The details of the Australian cricket team's transitional turmoil continue to be laid bare by its retiring players with former captain Ricky Ponting becoming the latest to offer a peak into the dressing room and his doubts about his then deputy Michael Clarke's attitude.

Mickey Arthur has high expectations from ‘outstanding’ captain Michael Clarke

By CricketCountry Staff

Australian coach Mickey Arthur has heaped praise on captain Michael Clarke ahead of the One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against England, calling him a superb captain.

If cricket is religion in India, it is theatre and night club in the Caribbean

By Justin Langer

The spirit of the West Indies is an indelible part of my journey in cricket. Seventeen years ago when Australia regained the Frank Worrell Trophy in Jamaica, I had a tattoo needled into my left butt cheek. That tattoo is similar to the engraving of the kangaroo and palm tree which lies on the silver plaque sitting on the cherished Frank Worrell Trophy.