Players / Ashton Agar

South Australia v Western Australia, Sheffield Shield, 4th day

WA fall three runs short in thrilling draw

Feb 19, 2015: Shaun Marsh nearly pulled off a remarkable victory for Western Australia at the Gliderol Stadium, but he was unable to hit the final delivery of the match for a boundary, meaning they fell just three runs short, and South Australia hung on for a draw

South Australia v Western Australia, Sheffield Shield, 3rd day

Voges and Klinger flay South Australia

Feb 18, 2015: Adam Voges and Michael Klinger piled on runs and agony on South Australia, as Western Australia surged to 8 for 611, and built a lead of 142 runs at Gliderol stadium in Adelaide.

SA v WA, Sheffield Shield 2014-15, 2nd day

Voges, Klinger lead Western Australia's strong reply

Feb 17, 2015: Western Australia replied strongly with 2 for 169 after bowling out South Australia for 469 on the second day at Gliderol Stadium in Adelaide

India in Australia 2014-15

Second spinner or allrounder?

Jan 1, 2015: Australia picked Ashton Agar as a left-arm spinner when they first selected him, but his evolution since then suggests his batting potential might be as much of a factor in his latest selection

India in Australia 2014-15

Agar added to squad for Sydney Test

Dec 30, 2014: Ashton Agar has been added to Australia's squad for the fourth Test in Sydney as the selectors contemplate a twin spin attack with Nathan Lyon

Western Australia v Victoria, Sheffield Shield, Perth, 4th day

Victoria win despite another Voges ton

Dec 12, 2014: Adam Voges scored his second century of the match but it was not enough for Western Australia to stop Victoria securing a 117-run win on the fourth day at the WACA

Phillip Hughes 1988-2014

408 for 6 declared; 63 overs

Dec 1, 2014: Tributes have continued to flow in various forms for Phillip Hughes with a club cricketer foregoing the chance of a record score to honour the batsman

Australia news

Marsh, Harris ruled out of Pakistan series

Jul 22, 2014: Batsman Shaun Marsh has been ruled out of Australia's next two tours with an elbow injury, while fast bowler Ryan Harris has also been officially declared unavailable for the series against Pakistan in the UAE

Watching Ashton Agar

Mar 28, 2014: When you make 98 from No. 11 on debut, it is your premature fate to never just be another name on a teamsheet

NSW v WA, Sheffield Shield, Canberra, 2nd day

NSW on top despite Agar's five

Mar 12, 2014: Ashton Agar picked up five wickets to lead a Western Australia fightback but they followed that with a batting collapse that ensured New South Wales remained well on top after two days in Canberra

Australia news

Agar suspended for showing dissent

Jan 30, 2014: Ashton Agar has been suspended from Western Australia's next Sheffield Shield match after being reported for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the Futures League earlier this week

The Ashes 2013-14

Nathan Lyon finds his voice

Nov 29, 2013: When he cleared his throat to lead "Under the Southern Cross" for the first time last week, Nathan Lyon did so as Australia's undisputed No. 1 spin bowler. The path there has been bumpy

SA v WA, Sheffield Shield, Adelaide, 2nd day

Agar misses ton in high-scoring contest

Nov 14, 2013: Ashton Agar knows a thing or two about falling short of triple figures and again he was unable to breach the milestone as he made 93 for Western Australia on their second day against South Australia at Adelaide Oval

The Investec Ashes 2013

Signs of development but much to do

Aug 26, 2013: Australia's Ashes performance wasn't far off what was expected: a wholehearted, often impressive, bowling attack but an inconsistent batting order, although there are signs of promise

Eng v Aus, 4th Investec Test, Chester-le-Street, 1st day

Please, Australia, stop searching for the saviour

Aug 9, 2013: Nathan Lyon is not the saviour of Australia cricket but he is a very solid offspinner who should not have been dropped. It is time to stop searching for something that doesn't exist and trust what does

England v Australia, 4th Investec Test, Chester-le-Street

Lyon seeks turn in fortunes

Aug 8, 2013: With the identity of Australia's specialist spinner still undecided, Nathan Lyon has much to gain - or lose - in the next two Tests

England v Australia, 3rd Investec Test, Old Trafford, 4th day

Australia still don't make much sense

Aug 4, 2013: If the rain holds off Australia could still win this Test and keep the Ashes alive, but a lot of their decisions continue to suggest confused thinking

The Investec Ashes 2013

Lehmann defends absence of specialist spin coach

Jul 29, 2013: Australia's coach Darren Lehmann has defended the ongoing absence of a former bowler as a specialist spin coach in the Australian setup despite the fact that Ashton Agar and Nathan Lyon are still learning their trade

A schoolboy curse?

Jul 26, 2013: From Donald Bradman to Michael Clarke, state school graduates have dominated the ranks of Australian Test teams. What are private schools doing wrong?

England v Australia, 2nd Investec Test, Lord's, 4th day

Aussies struggle to provide value for money

Jul 21, 2013: For great sums, Australian cricket fans can follow the Ashes, meet the coach and offer suggestions. The best idea at the moment could be a refund request