Mickey Arthur

Mickey Arthur faces injury crisis ahead of New Zealand series

Australia's new head coach Mickey Arthur faces a major injury crisis for next week's first Test against fierce rivals New Zealand, with five players including three pace bowlers out of action.

Greg Chappell urges Australian selectors to stick with seniors

Greg Chappell on Thursday cautioned selectors against choosing too many youngsters in the transitional Australian team and sacrificing experience.

Michael Clarke ‘excited’ to work with new coach Mickey Arthur

Australian captain Michael Clarke said Wednesday he was excited at the appointment of Mickey Arthur as new head coach while throwing his support behind the under-pressure Ricky Ponting.

Winning in the subcontinent is the topmost priority: Mickey Arthur

Australia's first foreign cricket coach Mickey Arthur says consistent selections and triumphs in the subcontinent are the key to rebuilding a team which has gone from being an intimidating world champion to a struggling outfit.

Ricky Ponting still has lot to offer: Michael Clarke

Australian captain Michael Clarke has thrown his support behind under-pressure Ricky Ponting, saying the former skipper still has a future at Test level despite a dismal run of form.

Pat Cummins can emulate Dale Steyn, says Mickey Arthur

Newly-appointed Australia coach Mickey Arthur finds an "uncanny" similarity between teen pace sensation Pat Cummins and South African speedster Dale Steyn.

Challenging times ahead for Australia: John Buchanan

New Zealand's director of cricket John Buchanan believes that the re-building of the Australian team has left it vulnerable.

Australia need to use Pat Cummins smartly: Michael Clarke

By CricketCountry Staff

Australia captain Michael Clarke said on Tuesday that the management needs to chalk out a plan to use Pat Cummins efficiently, and to ensure the logevity of right-handed pacer’s career.

Arthur will face ‘cultural issues’ as coach: Buchanan

By CricketCountry Staff

John Buchanan has warned Mickey Arthur that the South African might have to overcome 'cultural issues’ if he has to be successful in his new assignment.

Mickey Arthur appointed as the new coach of Australia

South Africa's Mickey Arthur was Tuesday appointed Australia's new head cricket coach two months after Tim Nielsen quit, completing a sweeping revamp of the way the team is run.