Usman Khawaja

Nathan Hauritz, Usman Khawaja to play for Queensland in Sheffield Shield

Australian state side New South Wales lost two more top players to a rival on Friday, with former Test players Usman Khawaja and Nathan Hauritz joining reigning Sheffield Shield champions Queensland.

Usman Khawaja likely to shift to Queensland

Out of favour, Australian Test batsman Usman Khawaja is mulling a move to Queensland after telling Bulls players he wants to move north.

Allan Border backs Ricky Ponting to continue playing Test cricket

Former Australian skipper Allan Border has backed Ricky Ponting's decision to continue playing Test cricket, saying the 37-year-old veteran remains a "walk-up start" in the line-up due to a lack of young batting talents.

Usman Khawaja unlucky to be dropped, says Shane Warne

Australian spin legend Shane Warne said the axing of Usman Khawaja was harsh and a similar fate beckons Mike Hussey and Ricky Ponting if the Aussies lose the eagerly-awaited Test series against India.

Usman Khawaja unlucky to miss out: Mark Waugh

Former Australian batsman Mark Waugh is hoping that the decision to pick an out-of-form but experienced Ricky Ponting works in the opening Test against India and believes that Usman Khawaja was unlucky to get the axe after just one bad show.

Big Bash might compromise Test team’s preparations: John Inverarity

Australia's chief cricket selector John Inverarity admitted that the Big Bash Twenty20 could compromise the preparation of players vying for a Test team berth this summer.

Test debut on Boxing Day would be a dream come true: Ed Cowan

By CricketCountry Staff

Ed Cowan’s dream of wearing the baggy green for Australia is on the verge of coming true after being selected for the Boxing Day Test against India at Melbourne.

Out-of-form Ricky Ponting retains spot for first India Test

By Ashish Shukla

A struggling Ricky Ponting managed to retain his place despite mounting criticism but Australian selectors on Wednesday dropped out-of-form opener Phil Hughes from the 13-member squad for the first cricket Test against India, starting on Monday in Melbourne.

Shaun Marsh likely to feature in 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.

Zaheer Khan fails to make an impact in warm-up match

By Ashish Shukla

Left-arm seamer Zaheer Khan's return to the Indian squad did not quite set the stage on fire against Cricket Australia Chairman's XI on the second day of the three-day warm-up game on Tuesday.