Peter Siddle and his fresh fast-bowling team-mates want to continue to develop their standing and become a fearsome unit

A refreshed Brad Haddin is ready for anything from West Indies as Australia prepare for their first Test series since the Ashes

The West Indies captain has until Monday to decide whether he will return for Thursday's first Test against Australia

The West Indians ended a difficult tour game on a high when they fought to secure a draw with a committed batting display against Queensland

David Williams is hoping the West Indians have blown out the rust and that the only way is up after three torrid days against Queensland

The openers Travis Dowlin and Adrian Barath provided the best news of the tour for the struggling West Indians

Kemar Roach is smaller than the great West Indian bowlers of the past but faster than he looks

The West Indian bowlers were punished by a pair of inexperienced batsmen as Queensland reached 4 for 384

Ramnaresh Sarwan has told his inexperienced team-mates they must be mentally strong to tackle Australia

Ramnaresh Sarwan's half-century helped the West Indians to 6 for 222 at tea against Queensland

Chris Gayle, the West Indies captain, has flown home to Jamaica to be with his seriously ill mother

Brett Lee is unsure what his body will allow him to do next

The key to stopping Luke Ronchi's career going backwards was standing still

It's tradition for touring teams to arrive in Australia saying they can beat the hosts and David Williams has joined the list

The former Queensland batsman will be in demand for the rest of the month as family and friends chase him for tales of his new life as a West Indian cricketer

The West Indies captain wants West Indies' tour of Australia to be the new beginning the region desperately needs after another round of strikes and disputes

Stuart Clark will be happy to lead New South Wales when Simon Katich is away this summer

Australian expectations of a full-strength West Indies team for the three-Test contest next month continue to improve

Any overhaul of Australia's selection panel is expected to be delayed despite the Ashes loss and a review from a major Cricket Australia report encouraging change

If Lee Carseldine wants to follow up his success of last season he has to stop thinking like a professional cricketer