John Polack

Waugh supports tougher stance on ball tampering

Australian captain Steve Waugh has today defended match referee Mike Denness' decision to fine and place a suspended Test ban on Indian star Sachin Tendulkar.

21-Nov-2001•John Polack

Black Caps looking to ruffle Australia again in Hobart

New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming conceded one of his openers was in a "fragile" mental state but he remains optimistic that his team can again unsettle Australia when the countries' Test series resumes in Hobart tomorrow.

21-Nov-2001•John Polack

Hard act to follow as Gilchrist returns to Hobart

Adam Gilchrist's preparations for his next Test match began in a Hobart supermarket today

20-Nov-2001•John Polack

Black Caps spin off course as McIntyre adds insult to injury

As a veteran leg spinner enjoyed one of the finest days of his career, so New Zealand's cricketers experienced arguably the most disappointing of their current tour of Australia

19-Nov-2001•John Polack

Never say never as Bond chases Test berth

He didn't quite come to the Adelaide Oval with a smoking gun, but Shane Bond has thrown his hat into the ring for New Zealand Test selection nonetheless with an impressive performance late on the third day of the tour match against South Australia

18-Nov-2001•John Polack

McMillan, Vincent shine amid more rain for Kiwis

New Zealand's cricketers and the advent of rainfall in a predominantly dry centre formed an inextricable connection again today - this time at the Adelaide Oval

17-Nov-2001•John Polack

Law on the move to Lancashire

Queensland captain Stuart Law is headed for Lancashire this winter, after being named the English county's new overseas professional.

16-Nov-2001•John Polack

Blewett dominates before Vettori stings Black Caps into action

The Redbacks and the Black Caps sound more like families of insects than sporting teams

16-Nov-2001•John Polack

Waugh prepares to take Australia into new age

Followers of Australian cricket have become well acquainted with Steve Waugh's unrivalled resilience over the years

15-Nov-2001•John Polack

Yorkshire captaincy role may be no more than short-term for Lehmann

Australian Darren Lehmann has hinted that his likely appointment as captain of English county team Yorkshire may be no more than a short-term measure.

13-Nov-2001•John Polack

Harrity seals murder most horrid for Tasmania

South Australia has surged to a powerful innings and 40 run win over a bruised and battered Tasmania on the fourth and final day of the teams' Pura Cup clash here in Hobart today.

11-Nov-2001•John Polack

Cyclone Lehmann devastates Tasmania

As murder on a cricket field goes, this was as grisly and macabre as it gets

10-Nov-2001•John Polack

Clingeleffer strikes right notes to lead Tigers from trouble

As balls hit hands, helmets and the tiers of grandstands all around him, Sean Clingeleffer hit all the right notes to lead Tasmania out of trouble on the second day of its Pura Cup match against South Australia here in Hobart today.

09-Nov-2001•John Polack

Minor states produce major contest on opening day

Tasmania and South Australia are the two states with the smallest populations in Australia and they're also often depicted as possessing two of the more unfancied teams among the six that are drawn together in Pura Cup competition.

08-Nov-2001•John Polack

No confusion about extent of Black Caps' task

To the outsider, it may seem incomprehensible that the biggest stories surrounding Australian team selection at the outset of this Test series against New Zealand centre on a man out of the team, rather than the twelve in it.

07-Nov-2001•John Polack

Question marks persist over Kiwis' prospects

New Zealand's cricketers have successfully provided answers for some of their critics during this drawn tour match against Queensland in Brisbane

04-Nov-2001•John Polack

Hussey stands firm to pilot Warriors to victory

By his own admission, Michael Hussey's first-class performances have fluctuated over the last twelve months

03-Nov-2001•John Polack

Twining, the shape of things to come

New South Wales women's cricket hasn't exactly been starved of great players over the years

02-Nov-2001•John Polack

Astle's triumph clouded as bowlers battle again

In perfect sunshine at the 'Gabba at the start of the second day of this tour match between Queensland and New Zealand, Nathan Astle (223) continued his near-remorseless assault on the home team's bowlers

02-Nov-2001•John Polack

The day I took on the world

In the way of coverage, its billing has been distinctly low-key

01-Nov-2001•John Polack

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