December 31, 2011
Hurricanes out to stop Gayle-force
If any side in the Big Bash League can stop Sydney Thunder’s batting cyclone Chris Gayle, it might be the Hobart Hurricanes.
Australian attack could become world’s best - Arthur
Australia’s attack could become the best in the world, according to the coach Mickey Arthur
‘Pace attack can be world’s best’
Coach Mickey Arthur says Australia’s pace attack has the potential to be the best in the world and he’s happy with his top six batsmen.
India holding us to ransom: Harper
Daryl Harper says India’s refusal to use DRS is a calculated move to preserve a successful approach to over-appealing.
Sachin to score 100th ton at SCG
Sachin Tendulkar’s love affair with the SCG suggests it is likely to be the venue for what would become his most famous century.
Gayle heroics in vain as Renegades prevail
A typically blistering half-century by Chris Gayle went in vain for Sydney Thunder as they fell short by six runs to Melbourne Renegades at Stadium Australia
December 30, 2011
Gibbs ready for Stars, Warne
Perth Scorchers star Herschelle Gibbs will be out to put Shane Warne to the sword when they face off in the KFC T20 Big Bash League.
Renegades sneak past Thunder
More big-hitting from Chris Gayle isn’t enough for Sydney Thunder to overcome Melbourne Renegades’ modest total at ANZ Stadium.
Applying constant pressure worked, says Siddle
Peter Siddle is confident Australia’s pace attack can stay on top of India’s experienced batting line-up if they maintain the constant pressure they built up in the first Test in Melbourne
Four quicks a ‘brave’ call: Waugh
The match-winning performances of Australia’s pace trio at the MCG create a surprising selection headache ahead of the second Test.
Sydney pitch likely to resemble last year’s
Sydney’s 100th Test pitch should offer plenty to the fast bowlers on the first day, as the curator Tom Parker said he wanted to emulate the surfaces prepared for the previous two New Year’s matches
Dhoni backs umpires over DRS
India will not support the DRS until they are convinced that the technology is 100% perfect, captain MS Dhoni has reiterated
Live: Australia v India, second Test
Australia can put one hand on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a win in the second Test against India at the SCG. Follow the live action.
Remember When: AUS v IND, T2, 2008
Ahead of the second Test between Australia and India in Sydney, we look back at the last time the two teams met at the SCG.
Verdict: 2011’s biggest moment
The results are in: after more than two weeks of voting, you have decided the top sporting moment of 2011. Meet your winner now.
Harris recalled, Watson’s prospects cloudy
Ryan Harris has been deemed fit to return to Australia’s squad, but Shane Watson’s prospects for the remainder of the Test summer look increasingly cloudy
Harris returns for Sydney Test
Injury-prone quick Ryan Harris has been called in to Australia’s squad for the second Test against India at the SCG, starting on Tuesday.
Watson’s BBL fitness test
Shane Watson could be a shock inclusion for Sydney Sixers when they take on Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League on January 8.
Harris could join pace battery
Australia skipper Michael Clarke weighs up the possibility of including Ryan Harris in four-man pace attack for Sydney Test.
Clarke tactics pave way for win
Great captains think outside the box, or more specifically the circle of regulation ring fields with a fine leg and a slip or two.