Mickey Arthur

Australian batsmen need to prepare mentally for India series: Justin Langer

By CricketCountry Staff

Australia batting coach Justin Langer revealed that batsmen need to prepare mentally rather then physically to combat the India's swing bowlers during the four-match Test series starting from December 26.

Ben Hilfenhaus reignites hopes of his Test return

Tasmanian fast bowler Ben Hilfenhaus revived his hopes of a Test comeback with a Man of the Match performance in Hobart Hurricanes' 31-run triumph over the Perth Scorchers at the WACA Ground in front of Australia coach Mickey Aurthur.

Mickey Arthur’s advice behind great form: David Warner

Australian opener David Warner has credited new coach Mickey Arthur for his recent good form, saying the South African's advice has brought impressive results.

Need to score runs consistently to retain spot for India series: Ricky Ponting

Embattled Ricky Ponting admitted that he and his fellow teammate Mike Hussey need to start scoring runs consistently if they want to firm up their places in the Australian Test team in the upcoming series against India.

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.

Australia hit by injuries ahead of first India Test

Australia's injury woes just got worse with explosive batsman David Warner admitting stiffness in his back while fast bowlers James Pattinson and Peter Siddle were carrying injuries ahead of the first Test against India starting on December 26.

Watson may replace injured Marsh for Boxing Day Test against India

Australia's batting woes deepened on Tuesday ahead of the Test series against India with opener Shaun Marsh being ruled out of the first match starting here from December 26 as he is yet to fully recover from his lower back injury.

Arthur supports Ponting and Hussey to retain their spots

Australia coach Mickey Arthur on Tuesday backed struggling senior batsmen Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey to retain their team places for the Boxing Day Test with India in Melbourne.

Mickey Arthur says Australia’s rebuilding may take years

New Australian coach Mickey Arthur warned on Tuesday that fans needed to be patient as the national side undergoes a rebuilding process that could take years to come to fruition.

Steve Waugh predicts Australia’s 2-1 win over India

Australia might have been left an "unsettled" team due to a few setbacks and sweeping changes in the past six months but former captain Steve Waugh still foresees Michael Clarke's men winning 2-1 against India in the Test series starting next month.