Tue 16 Mar 2010 08:42 AM AEST
Cricket
Australia goes into the Test series in New Zealand as favourite, but the Kiwi "little brothers" can always be expected to provide its share of annoyance, writes Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell.
Tuesday 16 Mar 2010, 08:01AM
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell hopes the looming Test series between Australia and New Zealand does not play second fiddle to Michael Clarke's off-field issues.
Queensland captain Chris Simpson could be playing his last match as an automatic selection in red-ball cricket for the Bulls in the Sheffield Shield final.
With the Twenty20 World Championship looming, T20 captain Michael Clarke's form in the shortest game and his recent off-field drama could cost his side the only international trophy it hasn't won, writes Glenn Mitchell.
Chris Hartley's form in domestic cricket this summer has put his name out there for consideration among those tipped for Brad Haddin's replacement, writes Peter Newlinds.
New South Wales has sent a clear message to the rest of the teams at the National Cricket Championships in Alice Springs that it is the team to beat.
New South Wales batsman Jonathon Halloran has smashed a century in 44 balls against Victoria in a Twenty20 match at the National Indigenous Cricket Championships in Alice Springs.
When Paul McGowran went looking for this year's Grandstand Local Hero, he didn't have to look far.
A Twenty20 exhibition clash between Matthew Hayden's Indigenous All Stars and the ACA Masters kicked off the 17th annual Imparja Cup tournament on Sunday.
Ryan Harris was an injury-prone and only vaguely threatening medium pacer for his state at the age of 25, he is now in his pacey prime at 30.
Australia has played vigorous, attractive and decisive cricket in its one-day campaigns since defeating England 6-1 last year, writes Jim Maxwell.
It is time for Pakistan to stop preaching its problems and actually do something to fix them, writes Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell.
Australia's versatile array of part-time bowlers bodes well for the much-anticipated Ashes series next summer, writes Jim Maxwell.
Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell argues that Shane Warne's absence is being felt more than ever, three years after his retirement from the Test arena.
Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke have pushed the third Test beyond the clutches of Pakistan, writes Grandstand's Jim Maxwell.
NSW opener Phil Hughes says while the Blues may be out of the running in the Twenty-20 Big Bash competition, they will be out to restore some pride this weekend.
Ricky Ponting snared a much-needed century in unconvincing fashion, writes Grandstand's Glenn Mitchell.
Glenn McGrath is the oracle. His tongue-in-cheek prediction was that Australia would win by 37 runs.
Australia needs a repeat of its miracle Test victory over Pakistan at the SCG 37 years ago if it is to avoid losing a 1-0 series lead, writes Glenn Mitchell.
Late wickets on the third day delayed Pakistan's pursuit of a third win at their home ground in absentia, writes Jim Maxwell.
Ricky Ponting decided to back his batsmen to overcome the combination tough conditions at the SCG, but it didn't pay off, writes Glenn Mitchell.
Traditionally the first day of the SCG Test is a full house, no elbow room.
From a player's point of view, Mitchell Johnson encapsulated Australian cricket's wild ride through 2009, writes Glenn Mitchell.
Has there been a nervier 90s moment to match Shane Watson's? Grandstand's Jim Maxwell has a look at Watto's maiden Test ton.
Whether Australian fans should thank Shane Watson or Abdur Rauf for helping break the home side's century drought is a moot point, writes Steve Pearce.
