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". ...  
04:34 AM, Mar 22, 2013

Australia right to ban players, says Shane Bond Former New Zealand paceman Shane Bond has come out in support of the Australian team management's decision to axe four players from the next Test of the ongoing tour of India, saying it will reap long-term rewards for the side. ...  
12:47 PM, Mar 12, 2013

Australian media backs axing of 'infamous four' However, the Australian media lauded the coach Arthur and captain Michael Clarke for their bold decision. ...  
11:45 PM, Mar 11, 2013

Gilchrist advises Aussie players to take their minds off cricket Gilchrist said touring India could be very demanding and it's important for a player to take some time off cricket and explore tourist sites. ...  
10:52 PM, Mar 11, 2013

'Off-field stuff' also led to players' sacking, says Michael Clarke "I want the public and the media to understand. Don't get me wrong, it's not just about one incident," the Aussie captain said following the sacking of four players. ...  
08:51 PM, Mar 11, 2013

Australian cricket in deep crisis after axing of four players

CNN-IBN's cricket expert Harsha Bhogle discusses the crisis in Australian cricket following the sacking of four players, including vice-captain Shane Watson, for a breach of team discipline. ...
08:14 PM, Mar 11, 2013

Axing players can't happen without CA backing: Chappell Former skipper Ian Chappell on Monday indicated that the expulsion of four players, including vice-captain Shane Watson, ahead of the third Test against India wouldn't have been possible without the "assistance and blessings" of Cricket Australia. ...  
07:24 PM, Mar 11, 2013

Twitterview: Australian cricketers react to the four players being axed Reactions on Twitter after Mickey Arthur announced that Watson, Pattinson, Johnson and Khawaja had been omitted for the third Test on disciplinary grounds. ...  
04:11 PM, Mar 11, 2013

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. ...  
01:24 PM, Mar 11, 2013

Verbal volleys begin as India-Australia series nears Can it happen that Australian don't fire verbal volleys before the start of any major series? After Michael Clarke's recent quotes saying "It's not about what you say, it's about what you do", it was expected that the upcoming series between India and Australia will be bereft of the spicy touch which has been the case over the years. ...  
11:31 AM, Feb 19, 2013

New look Australian team aim for another big win Australia's Kane Richardson and Sri Lanka's Kaushal Perera are in line for ODI debuts at Adelaide. ...  
10:32 AM, Jan 12, 2013

Bird, Khawaja named in Aus squad for second Test
by IANS
Jackson Bird replaced Ben Hilfenhaus as the latter is out due to injury while Usman Khawaja has been brought into the side as a cover for Clarke. ...  
04:31 PM, Dec 18, 2012

Australia begin search for new No.3 after Ponting bow
by AFP
"Without wanting to name names, it will probably be a guy who will come in and bat three and possibly a move for Watto at four," coach Arthur said. ...  
03:52 PM, Dec 04, 2012

Khawaja gets chance to audition for Ponting's spot Khawaja will have an opportunity to audition for Ricky Ponting's spot, after he was named captain of the Chairman's XI. ...  
01:10 PM, Nov 30, 2012

Khawaja, Hauritz join NSW exodus
by AFP
New South Wales lost two more top players in the form of Usman Khawaja and Nathan Hauritz to Queensland. ...  
11:44 AM, Jun 29, 2012