February19 MCC bans ‘graphite’ bats by: Edward Jackson The MCC has said the graphite backed Kookaburra bats used by Ricky Ponting among others are outside the laws of the game.
January31 SA down Sri Lanka in Perth by: Edward Jackson South Africa closed in on a finals spot in the VB series after a five-wicket win in game nine of the series in Perth tonight.
January26 Aussies close in on finals by: Edward Jackson Sri Lanka gave them a scare but the world champion Australians are a step closer to the VB series finals after victory in Adelaide.
January09 New rules, same old game by: Edward Jackson The ICC tried to spice up limited overs cricket with new rules in 2005, but has the game changed with the addition of these rules?
December20 Jaques in for second Test by: Edward Jackson Phil Jaques became the latest new face in the Australian Test team, replacing Justin Langer for the second Test in Melbourne.
December20 Rudolf denies Australians by: Edward Jackson South Africa has saved the first Test in Perth after a stoic century by Jacques Rudolf earnt the Proteas a draw on the final day.
December14 Australia confirm Ashes schedule by: Edward Jackson Cricket Australia has released its schedule for the much anticipated Ashes series at the end of 2006, with New Zealand to also visit.
December11 Paceman pleased with debut by: Edward Jackson Australian Mitchell Johnson certainly won’t be forgetting his debut in Saturday’s remarkable one-dayer against New Zealand soon.
December10 Clark in, Clarke still out by: Edward Jackson Stuart Clark was a surprise selection for Friday’s Test with South Africa, but Michael Clarke’s form reversal hasn’t earned a recall.
December10 New guard looking good by: Edward Jackson It was a new-look Australian team which won the Chappell-Hadlee series and most of the new recruits showed how vital depth can be.
