Jackson Bird and Usman Khawaja called up for Boxing Day Test against Sri Lanka

Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (NSP), on Tuesday named a 13-man squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka starting at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Boxing Day.

Underfire Dhoni finds support in Rahul Dravid

With calls for Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s sacking as India’s Test captain becoming shriller with every passing day, the under-fire skipper has got backing of former teammate Rahul Dravid, who believes only the incumbent is the man to take the team forward as there is no suitable alternative in sight at the moment.

Bishan Singh Bedi calls for MS Dhoni’s head

Former Indian cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi became the latest to call for MS Dhoni’s head in the wake of the rare 1-2 home series defeat at the hands of England, saying the latter’s captaincy does not suit the Test format of the game.

Andy Flower says the English have learnt a lot

Securing a Test series win against India in India after 28 years, the English coach, Andy Flower, hailed the team for their success and feels they have proved that they have learned a lot.

Siddle, Starc power Australia to first home summer success

Impressive bowling efforts from Peter Siddle and Mitchell Starc ensured Australia a first victory of the current home summer, where they beat Sri Lanka by a comprehensive 137-run margin at Hobart.