Brydon Coverdale

Assistant editor, ESPNcricinfo

'It's a dream come true' - Pattinson

James Pattinson, the Australia fast bowler, has described his first Boxing Day Test as "a dream come true" after he won the Man-of-the-Match award in the 122-run victory over India

29-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

Experienced hands rescue Australia

Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey have both been under pressure, but their recovery act, on a day when the other batsmen continued to show frailties, will reinforce the selectors' faith in them

28-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

Hilfenhaus learns some new tricks

From a bowler who swung the ball but did little else, Ben Hilfenhaus has transformed into one with subtle variations that will test the best batsmen

28-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

Cowan treated for sore back

Australia are hopeful that their best batsman from the first innings, Ed Cowan, will be fit on the third day in Melbourne after he spent much of the second day in the rooms receiving treatment for a sore back

27-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

Australian seamers show mettle against the best

India were undoubtedly on top, but James Pattinson and his fast-bowling colleagues showed a willingness to toil hard against the best batsmen in the business

27-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

Cowan calls for uniformity in DRS use

Ed Cowan has reiterated Australia's calls for a uniform approach to the Decision Review System on a day when he and Michael Hussey fell to decisions that would have been overturned had they been reviewed

26-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

Patient Cowan earns the MCG's respect

It is to Cowan's credit that in his first Test innings, he played his way and was not caught up in the occasion, nor the quick tempo set by his partners David Warner and Ricky Ponting

26-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

Jury awaits on revamped Australia

They were stuck in a rut for several summers before the last one, but it is impossible to comprehend how much Australian cricket has been transformed in the past year

25-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Batsmen ready for testing conditions - Clarke

Michael Clarke believes his batsmen are well prepared and should play their natural game, even if they are sent in under cloudy skies on Boxing Day

24-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

Hilfenhaus to play, Christian left out

Australia have decided against using the allrounder Daniel Christian in the Boxing Day Test, while the left-armer Mitchell Starc has also missed out from the 13-man squad

24-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Australia focus on facing swing at batting camp

During the batting camp, Australia's batsmen returned to the basics of how to handle swing bowling, specifically the angles of Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma

23-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale in Melbourne

India's quicks' fitness key to series - Warne

Shane Warne believes India's chances in the upcoming Test series in Australia will hinge on the fitness of fast bowlers Ishant Sharma and Zaheer Khan

22-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Marsh confident after strong net sessions

Shaun Marsh is confident he will be fit for the Boxing Day Test after pulling up well from his net sessions over the past two days in Melbourne

22-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Pattinson eyes his Melbourne chance

He's watched plenty of Boxing Day Tests; now he'll be looking to make history in one with a good hometown mate

22-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Clarke wants consistency with DRS

Michael Clarke has called for consistency on the ICC's Decision Review System (DRS) after the BCCI refused to allow its use in the upcoming Test series in Australia

21-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Marsh could prove fitness in BBL

Shaun Marsh could play for the Perth Scorchers in Thursday night's Big Bash League match in Melbourne as he aims to prove his fitness for the Boxing Day Test

21-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Time to call for Cowan

Ed Cowan has scored hundreds against the touring Indians and New Zealanders this summer. He should play in the Boxing Day Test

20-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

No one is guaranteed a start - Arthur

Ricky Ponting remains vital to the development of Australia's Test side but cannot keep earning a place in the team based on his reputation, according to the coach Mickey Arthur

20-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Christian could make Boxing Day debut

Daniel Christian's chances of making his Test debut on Boxing Day could be boosted by Australia's desire to have five bowling options against a powerful India batting line-up

20-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

Australia to work on swing weakness at batting camp

Australia's struggling batsmen will be sent for remedial work against the moving ball as they prepare for the Boxing Day Test against India

14-Dec-2011•Brydon Coverdale

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