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Former Test captain Steve Waugh says history can repeat and Australia’s underdogs can win this year’s Ashes cricket series in England.

Acclaimed Australian cricket writer Gideon Haigh has been announced as the winner of the 2013 Cricket Society and MCC Book of the Year for his book On Warne.

Former Test paceman Jason Gillespie believes the uncertainty and confusion surrounding Australia’s batting line-up is a serious problem heading into the Ashes.

Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke spent Sunday in hospital suffering from gastroenteritis, Cricket Australia has confirmed.

Ryan Harris’s superb comeback from injury continues to gather momentum, with the Ashes aspirant demolishing Tasmania’s top order in the Sheffield Shield final.

The Aussie cricket team is in meltdown ahead of third Test against India. Four players, including vice-captain Shane Watson, have been axed as coach says Aussie cricket needs to adopt a “hard ruthless culture” to succeed.

The Aussie cricket team have been humiliated by India, losing the second Test before lunch on the fourth day.

Australia’s spinners helped concede a first-innnigs total of 503 to India but they shared seven wickets in Hyderbad

Big Merv Hughes has taken a catch in the crowd at the second cricket Test against India, sparking interest from his former Australia skipper Allan Border.

The Aussies have gone down to India by 8 wickets on day five, with a unbeaten 81 from debutant Moises Henriques the only positive to come out of the Australian second innings.

The push for left-arm spinner Doherty to be recalled for Australia’s second Test against India could put pressure on Starc.

Surrey Cricket Club has signed Tasmanian Ricky Ponting for a summer stint to cover for Graeme Smith. Ponting, 38, will play for Surrey in June and July this year and will be available for selection in all formats. South African Smith is likely to be involved in the ICC Champions Trophy from June 6-23.

Shane Watson says not bowling on the Test tour of India should be a boost for his batting form.

Australia are keen to win more trophies after securing their sixth women’s cricket World Cup title with a 114-run victory over the West Indies in India.

Australian Twenty20 captain George Bailey is frustrated but understands why he will lead an understrength team against the West Indies in Brisbane.

An emotional Michael Clarke has joined his captaincy predecessor Ricky Ponting as the only four-time winners of the Allan Border Medal, taking the award for the second straight year.

Celebrate Australia Day by picking up tickets to watch Australia live at the ICC Champions Trophy 2013

Melbourne Stars captain Shane Warne was fined $5000 on Monday for breaching the spirit of cricket by Cricket Australia – then immediately claimed it wasn’t his fault.