Daniel Brettig

Kohli resists but Australia on course

Ryan Harris split a stubborn stand between Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid before Peter Siddle nicked out MS Dhoni, as Australia closed on a series victory over India at lunch

15-Jan-2012•The Report by Daniel Brettig

Australia storming towards 3-0 lead

David Warner's 180 powered Australia to a strong lead before their bowlers set about routing India a second time on day two of the third Test at the WACA ground

14-Jan-2012•The Report by Daniel Brettig

Warner's blazing ton destroys India

Australia's quartet of fast bowlers dismantled India for 161 in dishearteningly familiar scenes for the visitors on day one of the third Test at the WACA ground

13-Jan-2012•The Report by Daniel Brettig

Heat win to keep semi-final hopes alive

Astute bowling from Alister McDermott followed lively innings from Daniel Vettori and Roelof van der Merwe to shut out the Melbourne Renegades and keep the Brisbane Heat in touch with a semi-final spot

12-Jan-2012•The Report by Daniel Brettig

Hosts eager to seal series

ESPNcricinfo previews the third Australia-India Test in Perth

12-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig

Hogg spins Scorchers to clinical win

A sprightly Brad Hogg incited panic among the Adelaide Strikers to deliver the Perth Scorchers a 42-run victory at the WACA

08-Jan-2012•The Report by Daniel Brettig

'Marsh definitely worth persevering with'

Shaun Marsh has been "tentative" in his first two Test appearances at home and needs to rediscover the decisive footwork and wise judgement of which balls to leave, Australia's head coach Mickey Arthur has said

07-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig

Twenty20 sacrifice pays off for Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke, the Australia captain, has said that his decision not to play Twenty20 cricket has given him time to work on his Test and one-day skills, and the results are showing

06-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig in Sydney

Injured Pattinson out of series

Australia's young fast bowling spearhead James Pattinson is out of the remainder of the Test series against India after scans revealed the early signs of stress fractures in the metatarsal bone of his left foot

06-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig

Australia's dominance is refreshing

The SCG's 100th Test featured a very convincing Australian side, led by a natural captain

06-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig at the SCG

Haddin's assist and the polite appeal

ESPNcricinfo presents Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the second Test between Australia and India in Sydney

06-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig at the SCG

'It is about putting the team first' - Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke declared Australia's innings when he was on 329, giving up the chance to try and break Brian Lara's world record. He said he wanted to put the team's priorities first

05-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig at the SCG

Michael Clarke erects a monument

Michael Clarke battled fatigue to give Australia a tremendous lead and then put his team's interests first by choosing not to pursue Brian Lara's world record

05-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig at the SCG

'We're starting to see the real Michael Clarke' - Taylor

Michael Clarke's unbeaten 329, and the manner of its conclusion, have made "enormous inroads" for him to be respected by all in Australia and beyond, former captain Mark Taylor has said

05-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig at the SCG

'Pressure made me work harder' - Ponting

Ricky Ponting knew a big score was coming, and satisfyingly he achieved it in Sydney when his team really needed him, with 134 runs that matched the innings of his pomp

04-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig at the SCG

Clarke wants to continue earning respect

When asked by a columnist who had scathingly criticised him in the past what his maiden double-ton would mean in the long run, Michael Clarke said he hoped it would earn him respect

04-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig at the SCG

An overdue partnership

Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke had never produced a key partnership in a crunch match before their stand of 288 against India in Sydney

04-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig at the SCG

India intimidated by quality bowling - Pattinson

Australia have intimidated India's batsmen with the quality of their bowling, capitalising on the visitors' haste to get started with a relentless line and full length, James Pattinson has said

03-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig at the SCG

McDermott's vigilance needs emulating

Under the guidance of their pace-bowling coach, Australia's fast bowlers have adopted the simplest of methods and delivered excellent results

03-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig at the SCG

Attacking Lyon set to take flight

Backed by an attacking mindset and a supportive captain, Nathan Lyon will be a threat at Sydney, irrespective of whether the pitch assists him

02-Jan-2012•Daniel Brettig in Sydney

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