Darren Lehmann backs Michael Clarke to continue as Australia captain
Darren Lehmann backs Michael Clarke to continue as captain of the Australia cricket team, saying that he is "sick" of speculation regarding Clarke's fitness.
Feb 3, 20:06
Michael Clarke to make return from injury on Saturday
Michael Clarke will play for the Western Suburbs on Saturday as he continues his bid to reach full fitness ahead of the World Cup.
Jan 30, 03:25
Steve Smith sweeps main awards at Cricket Australia ceremony
Steve Smith collects three of the four senior awards at Cricket Australia's ceremony in Sydney.
Jan 27, 19:40
Rahul Dravid: 'Only pressure can stop Australia'
Rahul Dravid believes that the only thing standing in the way of Australia winning the World Cup is their ability to handle the pressure of being the host nation.
Jan 22, 05:10
Australia one-day captain George Bailey suspended for Tri-Series England clash
Australia one-day captain George Bailey is suspended for the Tri-Series clash against England for his side's slow over-rate against India.
Jan 19, 08:44
Australia name Michael Clarke captain for World Cup
Australia include captain Michael Clarke in final 15-man squad for the World Cup despite his recent hamstring injury.
Jan 11, 09:57
Michael Clarke 'ahead of schedule' in injury recovery
Australia captain Michael Clarke appears to be winning his World Cup fitness race after revealing that he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a hamstring injury.
Jan 7, 18:56
The Sports Mole team's sporting moments of 2014
The Sports Mole team picks out some of the most memorable moments over the last 12 months from the world of sport.
Dec 31, 18:16
Steven Smith sparkles again for Australia
Newly-appointed captain Steve Smith makes it three centuries in three Tests against India to lead Australia to 389-7 at lunch on day two of the Boxing Day match.
Dec 27, 01:36
Australia make progress against India
Australia's Steven Smith helps Australia get on top of India at the end of the first day of the third Test, putting up 72 runs not out.
Dec 26, 10:20
Michael Clarke confident of returning for World Cup
Michael Clarke claims that he is confident of returning from injury to captain Australia at the World Cup.
Dec 24, 02:08
Australia hold nerve to claim victory in second Test by four wickets
Australia hold their nerve in a tense run chase to secure victory by four wickets in the second Test against India to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
Dec 20, 06:25
Steve Smith century guides Australia to 26-run lead
Australia end day three of the second Test against India on 505-10 courtesy of a second century in two games from stand-in skipper Steve Smith.
Dec 19, 08:21
Australia suffer early wickets but Steven Smith reaches century
Steven Smith reaches his century but Australia suffer two early wickets in the morning session on day three of the second Test with India at The Gabba.
Dec 19, 02:15
Steve Smith leads Australia fightback in Brisbane
Australia recover to end day two of the second Test against India on 221-4 thanks to the work of skipper Steve Smith.
Dec 18, 07:45
Australia hope captain Michael Clarke will be fit for World Cup
Australia hope that captain Michael Clarke will return to fitness following surgery on his hamstring in time for the World Cup in February.
Dec 17, 12:42
Murali Vijay century guides India to 311-4
Opener Murali Vijay's fifth Test century sees India end day one of the second Test against Australia at 311-4.
Dec 17, 08:17
Shane Warne: 'Michael Clarke may play in World Cup following successful surgery'
Michael Clarke could return to the Australia side in time for next year's World Cup having undergone successful surgery on his hamstring, according to Shane Warne.
Dec 17, 06:59
Australia skipper Michael Clarke to undergo surgery
Michael Clarke will undergo surgery on his damaged right hamstring on Tuesday, Cricket Australia has confirmed.
Dec 15, 10:45
Steve Smith: 'It's a thrill to be named captain'
Steve Smith is elated to be named as captain of Australia in the absence of Michael Clarke ahead of the second Test of their series against India.
Dec 15, 05:42
Australia confirm Steve Smith as temporary captain
Australia announce that Steve Smith will replace Michael Clarke as captain until the batsman is fit to return to action following his hamstring injury.
Dec 15, 05:22
Report: Steve Smith to replace Michael Clarke as captain
Steve Smith will replace Michael Clarke as Australia's captain for the rest of the series against India, according to reports.
Dec 14, 22:57
Darren Lehmann expects Michael Clarke to return
Australia coach Darren Lehmann believes that captain Michael Clarke will be able to return from his latest injury to continue his cricket career.
Dec 14, 10:01
Michael Clarke: "I may never play again"
Australia captain Michael Clarke admits that he might not play cricket again after being forced out of the first Test against India early with a hamstring injury.
Dec 13, 08:58
India engineer potential match-winning situation at tea
India need 159 runs to win the first Test of their series against Australia in the final session of the match thanks to a strong effort from Murali Vijay and Virat Kohli.
Dec 13, 05:02
Michael Clarke sustains hamstring injury
Australia captain Michael Clarke sustains a hamstring injury and is forced from the field on the final day of the first Test against India at Adelaide.
Dec 13, 04:01
Virat Kohli century keeps India's hopes alive
Virat Kohli struck a century to move India within 148 runs of Australia at 369-5 at stumps on day three of the first Test meeting in Adelaide.
Dec 11, 08:31
Steven Smith salutes 'courageous' Michael Clarke after Adelaide ton
Steven Smith hails Australia captain Michael Clarke for battling a back injury and the emotion of Phillip Hughes's death to score 128 in the first Test with India.
Dec 10, 11:39
Michael Clarke century inspires Australia
Australia captain Michael Clarke battles through the pain barrier to help his side on their way to 517-7 at stumps on day two of the second Test against India.
Dec 10, 08:39
Rain halts Australia progress
Steven Smith and the returning Michael Clarke guide Australia to 405-6 on the second morning in Adelaide before rain halts play in the first Test against India.
Dec 10, 02:09
India strike late after Australia pass 300 on day one of first Test
India strike late to end an emotional opening day in Adelaide for Australia on 354-6 in the first Test following David Warner's 10th Test ton.
Dec 9, 07:34
David Warner century puts Australia in control against India
Australia are in full command of the first Test against India at Adelaide as David Warner notches his 10th ton to leave his side at 238-2 at tea.
Dec 9, 05:09
David Warner half-century hands Australia rapid start
Australia are 113-2 at lunch on day one of the first Test against India as David Warner scores an unbeaten half-century to put his side in a strong position.
Dec 9, 02:18
Australia name Phil Hughes as 13th man for first Test
Australia honour Phil Hughes by naming him as the 13th man for the first Test of their series against India following his death at the age of 25 last month.
Dec 8, 05:22
Michael Clarke hands fitness boost to Australia ahead of first Test
Michael Clarke takes part in a training session with his Australia teammates as he continues his recovery from a hamstring problem ahead of the first Test with India.
Dec 6, 22:19
Michael Clarke to face fitness test ahead of India series
Michael Clarke will undergo a key fitness test tomorrow in order to see if he is fit enough to feature in next week's rearranged first Test against India.
Dec 5, 08:45
Shaun Marsh called into Australia Test squad amid doubts over Michael Clarke
Cricket Australia add batsman Shaun Marsh to the squad for next week's first Test against India amid doubts over the fitness of captain Michael Clarke.
Dec 4, 09:26
Nick Compton: 'Michael Clarke's tribute to Phil Hughes was special'
Nick Compton praises Australia captain Michael Clarke for speaking "from the heart" during the funeral of late batsman Phil Hughes.
Dec 3, 13:44
Phil Hughes receives emotional send-off in hometown of Macksville
Phil Hughes is laid to rest in an emotional farewell led by Australia captain Michael Clarke.
Dec 3, 07:18
Australia captain Michael Clarke to act as pallbearer at Phil Hughes's funeral
Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke will act as one of the pallbearers at the funeral of batsman Phil Hughes, who died aged 25 after getting hit by a ball.
Dec 2, 11:28
