England were 97 for three in reply at the close of play with captain Nasser Hussain on 17 and nightwatchman Richard Dawson yet to score.
Aussie players have praised Mark Butcher after he admitted to not being sure if a low chance at slip from Steve Waugh had carried.
Celebrating the one-day international career of Steve Waugh.
Celebrating the one-day international career of Steve Waugh.
'I think our bowlers' efforts were really good. If they can do the same thing tomorrow, get a couple edges first up, it could be totally different'
It's still a good two years away, but Australia coach Justin Langer says he has started building a battle-hardened and mature squad that would be able to challenge a formidable-at-home India in the 2022 Test series.
The Australian Test captain has hinted he will retire in the next 12 months after a final attempt at winning a series in India.
He has chalked up his 37th win as skipper, surpassing the previous world record of 36 set by Lloyd in the 1980s, with a strike rate unmatched in cricket's long history.
Australia vice-captain Ricky Ponting, who made a century in each of the first three tests against West Indies, is doubtful for the fourth because of illness.
'Whatever he does, it will be the right thing because he knows what lies ahead'
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has no ambitions of coaching the Indian cricket team, at least not in the near future. 'It's a difficult job. You have to know the culture; there is a lot of expectation from the team,' he says.
Waugh spoke in reference to India coach Ravi Shastri's comments that this is "the best Indian side in the last 15 years".
Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh feels the lure of Twenty20 cricket is affecting the longest format of the game and has put the onus on senior cricketers across the globe to promote Test cricket. "We have to hope senior cricketers in each country keep promoting Test cricket," Waugh was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au on Tuesday. "Australian players still always talk about the Baggy Green cap and playing for their country and the responsibility rests with senior players in every country (to do the same.)"
Did Virat Kohli deserve to be replaced as India's ODI captain? Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers.
The decision was taken at the OCA's General Assembly in Bangkok.
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh believes that the return of Steve Smith Smith and David Warner will make opponents wary of the country's team at the upcoming ICC World Cup.
Australian coach Justin Langer says if his players were to celebrate wickets like Indian captain Virat Kohli does, they would now be seen as 'the worst blokes in the world'.
What happened at the Gabba on January 19, 2021 now sits at the pinnacle of India's most significant Test wins, declares Faisal Shariff.
20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.
Australian team's tempered on-field approach is a paradigm shift from earlier times but it's the quality of cricket which will decide the fate of the series, said India's head coach Ravi Shastri.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has achieved the memorable milestone of recording 100 ODI wins as captain after leading India to a resounding victory against Bangladesh in the World Cup quarter-finals in Melbourne on Thursday.
Aaron Finch's team and its entourage of support staff sat down in a circle on the field, with each member taking turns to talk about the side's run in the tournament
Injuries of varying proportions have occurred on the cricket field, some fatal while others life altering. Rediff.com gives you a lowdown of 10 most critical injuries in cricket.
'With his passing comes the end of Indian cricket history.'
With 100-plus Tests and 400-plus wickets, most of them not exactly coming on rank turners, Harbhajan's name will always figure among true blue cricketing elites of India.
Sachin Tendulkar being lifted on the shoulders of his team-mates after their World Cup triumph at home in 2011 was voted the Laureus best sporting moment in the last 20 years. With the backing of Indian cricket fans, Tendulkar got the maximum number of votes to emerge winner on on Monday.
Australia coach Justin Langer has urged the struggling batsmen in his team to step up and deliver when the fifth and final Ashes Test against England starts at The Oval on Thursday.
The guy revises the record books every game. Rajneesh Gupta gives us the latest numbers on the Indian skipper's awesome exploits on the cricket field.
Sachin Tendulkar has no doubts in his mind that Dean Jones would have been one of the "most sought after batsmen" if he were to be part of the T20 generation and called him a player well ahead of his time.
Should international cricket 'toss away' the toss to ensure an even playing field?
Justin Langer understands how Cameron Bancroft became embroiled in the ball-tampering scandal and said he would have cheated too if instructed to by senior players when he first played Test cricket.
Shane Warne has slammed then Australia coach John Buchanan for questioning the players' (lack of) desire to win, leading to near mutiny in the team.
The 44-year-old Ponting will work with Australia's batsmen for the May 30-July 14 tournament, with current batting coach Graeme Hick preparing the side for the Ashes tour in England, starting in August.
Waugh did not find any problems with Archer's stamina either after the Barbados-born 24-year-old bowled 44 overs and took 5-91 at Lord's.
Banned Australian cricketer Steve Smith is likely to be welcomed back with open arms when he returns to club cricket in Sydney at the weekend.
26 Number of Tests Virat Kohli has captained India without ever playing the same XI in two consecutive matches.
Australian captain Michael Clarke believes the Ashes series against England starting next month will be played in the correct spirit, even if some players come close to crossing a line.
