Nathan Hauritz

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan revealed his taunt to Ricky Ponting during their 2010 Mohali Test spat. Khan jokingly asked Ponting if he thought he was Usain Bolt after a failed quick single. This exchange occurred during a dramatic Test match where India secured a thrilling one-wicket victory.

Australia included Daniel Christian in their 15-member T20 squad but made no change to their One-day side for tour of New Zealand starting February 26.

Australia included Steve Smith as cover for spinner Nathan Hauritz, who injured his right-hand finger during a practice session ahead of 3rd Test against Windies.

With the series already in their pocket, Australia on Tuesday decided to rest middle-order mainstay Michael Hussey and off-spinner Nathan Hauritz in their final One-dayer against West Indies at the MCG on Friday.

Pakistan were reeling at 109/4 - 345 runs in arrears of Australia's mammoth first-innings total at stumps on the second of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.

Australian selection committee chairman conceded his colleagues had misread the pitch at The Oval and made a blunder by ignoring off-spinner Nathan Hauritz.

Struggling spinner Jason Krejza was replaced by Nathan Hauritz in the 13-member Australian squad for the second Test against South Africa starting on December 26.

Edgbaston curator Steve Rouse says the pitch for the third Ashes Test would be a paradise for the pace bowlers and Australia would not need services of spinner Nathan Hauritz.

Cricket Australia announced separate squads for the first two ODIs against Pak so that more national players could turn up for their domestic sides in Big Bash tournament final.

Michael Hussey's unbeatable ton and Nathan Hauritz's five wicket haul guided Australia to beat Pakistan by 36 runs in the second Test at Sydney Cricket Ground.

Legendary fast bowler Jeff Thomson said Ricky Ponting's men will struggle during the Test tour of South Africa, as it is no better than a 'third-grade club side'.

Skipper Ricky Ponting and Shane Watson returned from a short break in the 15-member Australian squad announced for the ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Ian Botham loved the public spat between Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting as he feels the turmoil has enhanced England's chances of winning the Ashes.

Australia drafted in New South Wales leg-spinner Steven Smith as cover for offie Nathan Hauritz in the lead up to the first Test against Pakistan.

The injury-ravaged South African team was dealt another blow when Mark Boucher was ruled out of the remaining two matches against Australia.

Australia captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and invited South Africa to bat first in the fourth One-Day International at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.

New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder hardly the first sportsperson to be getting into drunk skirmishes off the field, jeopardizing sporting careers and sometimes even lives.

The Australian cricket team led by Ricky Ponting is scheduled to arrive in Mumbai on October 20 afternoon for their seven-match ODI series against India commencing at Vadodara on October 25.

Australia slump to 137/8 in their second innings after bowling the West Indies out for 312 to set up the game for either side to win on Saturday.

Michael Clarke retained captaincy of Australia's T20 squad, while fit-again Shaun Marsh returned to their ODI fold for a tour of The British Isles starting June 17.