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

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.

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

Leaving Tamil Nadu in her wake, JENNIFER PERKIN crosses over into Kerala, and discovers why locals call it ‘God’s Own Country’.

The end of the year is a good time to reflect on the past 12 months, and for the Australian cricketing fraternity it has been a topsy-turvy 365 days. Counting down, here are our top ten events in cricket this year.

You don’t need to be Kim Kardashian to get used to the luxurious life. JENNIFER PERKIN finds a way to escape the winter blues, and live like a queen, albeit one on a budget.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has had another footwear fumble – tripping on a lawn in India and this time losing both her shoes.

Australian cricketer Doug Bollinger and American singer Katy Perry may face charges from an Indian court, after claims of ‘indecency’ were alleged following the opening show of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in April.

TRAVEL DEALS | Kick of spring with a European highlights tour visiting the Europe’s most famous destinations, celebrate St Patrick’s day with the locals in Dublin and discover all India has to offer with this week’s travel deals.

Strong earthquakes have been recorded in India’s capital New Delhi and the Argentinean city of Santiago del Estero earlier today.

CHRIS’ KITCHEN | This week Aussie chef Chris Ark takes us on a guided tour of the exotic ingredients you can use to bring Indian and African dishes to life in your kitchen.

After helping Australia secure their place in the finals of the one-day cricket series, opening batsman David Warner says he’s surprised by how poorly India are playing given the talent in their side.

Australia captain Michael Clarke says his poor performances last summer against England have helped inspire him to his stunning run-scoring efforts against India.

Ricky Ponting went two years without a Test hundred and now the veteran has scored two in three innings in a strong response to speculation his best cricket is behind him.