Daniel Brettig

Tim Paine admits Leeds errors, explains Usman Khawaja axing

Australia's captain has conceded that he should have kept the field up to Ben Stokes during the England allrounder's last-wicket stand with Jack Leach

03-Sep-2019•Daniel Brettig at Old Trafford

Root commits to grinding Australia down at Old Trafford

England's top three need to dig in to give their middle order the chance to 'do as much damage as possible', says Root

03-Sep-2019•Daniel Brettig in Manchester

Usman Khawaja dropped, James Pattinson rested for fourth Ashes Test

Marnus Labuschagne set to take over at first drop, Peter Siddle likely to claim third seam bowling spot

02-Sep-2019•Daniel Brettig in Manchester

'We felt a bit like we got the Ashes stolen' - Justin Langer

Langer admits past week has been one of the most challenging of his coaching career

02-Sep-2019•Daniel Brettig in Manchester

Steve Waugh rejoins Australia squad in hour of need

Originally set to be a part of the touring party only for the first two Tests, the former captain has flown back to help the Australians bounce back from the Headingley loss

02-Sep-2019•Daniel Brettig

'We could have communicated better' - Hazlewood on Australia's last hour at Headingley

Pacer reckons a greater sharing of ideas between captain Tim Paine and the bowlers may have been useful as Ben Stokes took charge in Leeds

01-Sep-2019•Daniel Brettig

Australia consider Mitchell Marsh for Matthew Wade switch

Matthew Wade could find himself out of the Test side at Old Trafford as Australia ponder adding another right-hander

31-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig

Mitchell Starc polishes off Derbyshire to push Old Trafford case

Australia completed their tour match promptly on the third day in Derby, wrapping up an innings win

31-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig at Derby

Steven Smith makes low-key batting return after concussion

Steven Smith makes 23 from 38 balls before heading to nets for extended session

30-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig at Derby

Nathan Lyon 'still a huge weapon' against Ben Stokes - Tim Paine

Australia have had plenty of time to address but also rationalise the madness of their final hour at Headingley

29-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig

Marcus Harris fights for spot with fifty to delay Steven Smith's batting return against Derbyshire

Harris scores unbeaten 52 in front of selectors but Smith waits in wings after bowling one over in comeback match

29-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig

Usman Khawaja for Australia captain? Why not?

Given the divisive recent history of the Australian captaincy, in fact, the argument for Khawaja only grows stronger. Where Paine broke the mould, Khawaja would help to reshape it still further

28-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig

Usman Khawaja to captain, Alex Carey to keep in tour game

Steven Smith will make his comeback in the three-day game against Derbyshire after missing the third Test of the Ashes series

28-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig

Ben Stokes inspires Steven Smith to greater Ashes feats

Year out has given Smith perspective to see the bigger picture

28-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig

Pat Cummins seeks perspective amid Leeds chaos

The calamity of Cape Town 18 months ago has helped Australia accept that the Headingley loss was simply a game of cricket they can learn from

27-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig

Batting in spotlight as Australia plot resurrection of their own

Justin Langer concedes batsmen haven't produced as tourists head for Derby with questions aplenty

26-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig in Leeds

'Really poor' DRS use cost Australia at Headingley - Justin Langer

Both Tim Paine and the Australia coach felt umpire Joel Wilson shouldn't be blamed for the Ben Stokes not-out call and that the team should get better with their reviews

26-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig at Headingley

Tim Paine counsels distraught Nathan Lyon in wake of nightmare

Spinnner was the raw face of Australia's gut-punched emotions after Headingley defeat

25-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig in Leeds

Mistakes haunt Australia as Headingley hoodoo strikes again

The challenge for Tim Paine's team will be to pick themselves up after another scarring defeat

25-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig at Headingley

Marnus Labuschagne sets the example for Australia - and England

Labuschagne has not only shored up Australia with his doughty, brave and intelligent batting, but set the blueprint for England's batsmen to work from

24-Aug-2019•Daniel Brettig at Leeds

26 27 28 29 30

Showing 541 - 560 of 3899