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Clarke rants about ‘headline-chasing’ reporter
The former Australian captain has rejected suggestions he helped to create a culture of cheating
Winning away is the mark of success, say Australia
Australia captain Michael Clarke said their aim is to consistently win away from home.
Australia’s bid for Ashes parity rocked by Mickey Arthur row
The Ashes Test series has been rocked by revelations that South African Mickey Arthur is taking legal action over his sacking as Australia coach.
Proteas vs Australia: The uphill battle to save 2nd test
Australia have dismissed SA for 388 on the third day of the second test, after Jacques Kallis and Faf Du Plessis guided the team past the follow-on.
Proteas plan to use short balls to stop Clarke
Paceman Morne Morkel has said he expects a short ball barrage aimed at Michael Clarke in this week’s second Test at Adelaide.
Australia on the front foot against Proteas
Michael Clarke produced his third double-century this year and reached 1 000 runs for 2012 with a defiant unbeaten 218 against South Africa.
Reality lost on Aussies
There has never been a rival for prestige of the Ashes as far as Australian and England fans are concerned, although several have challenged for it.
Harris and Hilfenhaus bring home Australia Test
Fine batting by Ryan Harris and exciting bowling from Ben Hilfenhaus looks to have turned the first Test with the West Indies in Australia’s favour.
Australia left fumbling in West Indies battle
The West Indies held the upper hand at the end of the third day of the first Test as they reduced Australia to 248 for 5, still trailing by 201 runs.
India feel the heat in fourth Test against Australia
Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting’s double centuries and a shaky start by India’s stuttering batsman left the visitors under pressure in Adelaide.
Inspired Australia focus on the win
With a surreal triple-ton to his name, Australia’s Michael Clarke says he needs to keep his team focused on winning the Test series against India.
Early attack from Australia keeps India under pressure
Pressure is mounting on India to save their second Test against Australia after an early attack saw the ousting of opener Virender Sehwag for four.
Clarke’s double-century sets Aussies ahead
Michael Clarke hit the highest score by an Australian at the Sydney Cricket Ground to give his team the advantage in the second Test against India.
Ponting century gives Australia lead over India
Ricky Ponting broke his century dry spell while scoring a 288-run partnership with Michael Clarke on the second day of the second Test against India.
Steyn barrage mutes Australia’s opening bid of the first Test
Dale Steyn returned figures of 4/31 and helped reduce Australia to 214/8 on the opening day of the first cricket Test against the Proteas at Newlands.