Mickey Arthur

Fatherhood has made me more compassionate: Shane Watson

Jaipur: Shane Watson was a man in turmoil when he left the tour of India last month after being disciplined by the team management but the Australian all-rounder says he forgot his troubles as soon as he had his new-born child in his arms.

Watson was one of the six Australian players who were suspended for a match after failing to complete a presentation sought by coach Mickey Arthur during the disastrous tour which ended in a 0-4 thrashing for the visitors.

The imposing all-rounder left the tour immediately and threatened to re-evaluate his future. But he eventually changed his mind and came back to lead the side in the absence of an injured Michael Clarke.

Watson said while at home, as soon as he held his newborn son, Will, his mind was "cleared of all the past troubles and helped him focus on future"...more    

Mickey Arthur doesn't regret suspending undisciplined players

"It's galvanized our team. Our team responded fantastically well," the Australia coach said on Tuesday. ...  

Arthur's job not in danger after India fiasco

Despite Australia suffering a humiliating 0-4 Test series whitewash against India, coach Mickey Aurthur is unlikely to be sacked as Cricket Australia has backed him to continue at the job, though the board termed the team performance as "unacceptable". ...  

Mickey Arthur defends decision to drop players

Arthur said, " If you asked me whether I believed in what we did and whether we would make that decision again, yes we would". ...  

I won't come out of retirement, says Hussey

Mike Hussey retired in January with 6235 Test runs at an average of 51.52. ...  

Arthur hopes Australia become cricket's Man United

While Australia's tour of India lurches from bad to worse, their coach Mickey Arthur has come out with a strong statement of intent - to become cricket's dominant team. ...  

'Attitude' problem behind sackings: Mickey Arthur

Mickey Arthur said a team culture including unacceptable back-chat and attitude forced him to controversially axe four players for the next Test in India. ...  

Six protocol breach by Aus cricketers in recent past: Reports

Shane Watson, James Pattinson, Mitchell Johnson and Usman Khawaja were axed after failing to comply with team rules. ...  

Applause and brickbat for Arthur on bold sacking decision

Australian cricket fraternity has criticised Arthur for the stunning move, but the national media feels the players' attitude was unprofessional and disregardful of the baggy green. ...  

Australian media backs axing of 'infamous four'

However, the Australian media lauded the coach Arthur and captain Michael Clarke for their bold decision. ...  

Mickey Arthur has no issues with India making rank turners

The Australian coach said every country has the right to prepare wickets as per its strength. ...  

3rd Test: Australia axe Watson, Pattinson, Johnson, Khawaja

Shane Watson, James Pattinson and Mitchell Johnson and Usman Khawaja have been axed after failing to comply with team rules. ...  

Indian failures no indication of Ashes debacle: Arthur

Australia's coach Mickey Arthur on Friday said his team's failures in India are no indication that it will fare the same way against England in the Ashes as the conditions at both places are very different. ...  

Lyon dismisses Arthur's 'down on confidence' claim

Reacting to Mickey Arthur's comments on him that he was down on self confidence and needed a technical tweak to his bowling, Nathan Lyon said his confidence was anything but dented after the Chennai Test. ...  

Arthur prays for Watson contribution

Australia's coach has also said that Usman Khawaja and Steven Smith will be strongly considered for the Mohali Test following a massive defeat to India in Hyderabad. ...  

Australia coach Mickey Arthur defends unimpressive Xavier Doherty

Left-arm spinner Doherty replaced Nathan Lyon for the second Test against India but on day two he gave away 85 runs in 26 overs without any success. ...  

David Warner in doubt for Hyderabad Test

The Australia opener is down with a stomach illness, which he has been carrying since the first Test in Chennai. ...  

Arthur looks to draw on his South Africa experience

Arthur, currently coach with the Aussie team, was with the South African team that drew the three-Test series against India in 2008. ...  

Australia sweat over David Warner's fitness

The suspense over David Warner's availability for the first Test against India has not yet ended but Australian coach Mickey Arthur is "pretty sure" that the explosive opener will come through fit for the match starting in Chennai on Friday. ...  

Arthur defends Australia's selection policy

Arthur admitted the Australian selectors took the advice of scientists in weighing player wor ...