Aussies revamp contracts: Stoinis, Agar axed; youngsters earn deals

IMAGE: The annual contracts list offers a snapshot of the pecking order in Australian cricket before the start of a new season. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters All-rounder Marcus Stoinis and......

Smith to assume new role as Australia's Test opener

IMAGE: Last week, Steve Smith had expressed an interest in filling the openers' slot, left vacant by the departure of David Warner. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images from the Rediff......

No question in my mind he can: Watson picks Warner's replacement

IMAGE: Shane Watson backed Cameron Green to replace David Warner as the opener for Australia in Tests. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Former Australia player Shane Watson said star all-rounder......

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

IMAGE: David Warner has played 109 Test matches and has a (career) average of 44.4 with over 8500 runs. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives  David Warner's manager,......

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

IMAGE: Ricky Ponting backed Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner at the top of the order. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters ICC Hall of Famer and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting......