Australia opener Watson hits record 15 sixes

Shane Watson struck a world record of 15 sixes to take Australia to a crushing nine wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second ODI on Monday.

Extended view of the greats

Despite its short-term exposure, the IPL provides a welcome glimpse of cricketers at the end of their careers, writes Neil Manthorp.

Pressure is all on Proteas, says Ponting

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting says the pressure will be all on South Africa when the teams play for No. 1 Test team status.

Aussie opener Hayden announces retirement

Australia batsman Matthew Hayden announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, drawing stumps on a dazzling career.

Proteas enter the lion’s den

In the past South African players have not been able to cope with the “Aussieness” of a tour Down Under. This time, things may be different.

Katich anchors Aussies as Ponting joins 10 000-run club

Simon Katich fashioned his third Test hundred and overshadowed the 10 000-run milestone of captain Ricky Ponting to lead a solid Australia batting performance on the first day of the second Test against West Indies on Friday. Katich was undefeated on 113 as Australia reached 259-3 in their first innings when bad light stopped play.

Ponting's hundred puts Aussies in charge

Australia captain Ricky Ponting strode majestically to his 35th Test hundred to help his side recover from a shaky start in the opening Test against the West Indies on Thursday. Ponting used a West Indies attack hamstrung by the withdrawal of key strike bowler Jerome Taylor to serenely progress to 158.

India hail 'triumph against all Oz'

Indian media on Wednesday rewarded the cricket team's conquest of world champions Australia with front page banner headlines, celebrating a victorious end to an acrimonious tour. "Triumph against all Oz" screamed the mass-selling Hindustan Times a day after the young Indian team completed a 2-0 whitewash of Australia.

India beat Australia to win one-day series

India ended their tour of Australia on a high note when they beat the hosts by nine runs on Tuesday to win their best-of-three finals series 2-0. Sachin Tendulkar scored a superb 91 and paceman Praveen Kumar went on to capture four wickets as the tourists followed up Sunday's six-wicket win in Sydney with a thrilling victory at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Harbhajan slams 'despicable' Aussie crowd behaviour

Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has lashed out at Australian crowds after being cleared of allegations he made monkey gestures and spat toward fans in the tri-series final win against Australia. Harbhajan was cleared after match referee Jeff Crowe was unable to find any video evidence to confirm the claims by spectators and photographers.

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