Test selectors urged to let James Pattinson regain his groove
Although he has started the new summer with successive man-of-the-match performances, the national selectors have been urged to overlook Victorian fast bowler James Pattinson until Christmas....
View ArticleNow you're talking: David Saker speaks, and we should listen for cricket's sake
Victorian cricket coach David Saker did not say anything that would be considered especially outrageous by anyone, except maybe by the Australian cricket selectors and perhaps his mate, the Australian...
View ArticleNew Zealand v Australia: James Pattinson insists he is ready for Tests...
James Pattinson is adamant bowling only 39.3 overs in the past five weeks, the same as he managed in three days when he played his last full match, is enough for him to be ready to face New Zealand...
View ArticleAustralia v New Zealand Test series: Jackson Bird to end long Test drought...
Jackson Bird has gone from being completely out of Australia's Test picture to becoming a key part of the team's quest to regain the world No.1 ranking in New Zealand. The beneficiary of Australia's...
View ArticleAustralian cricket's most surprising Test selections
It's fair to say the selection of Nathan Coulter-Nile for Australia's squad for the First Test against the West Indies has raised some eyebrows in the cricket world. The 28-year-old paceman hasn't...
View ArticlePattinson fires Vics on Shield return
Inspired bowling from Australia Test paceman James Pattinson and leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed helped Victoria rip through the in-form Queensland batting line-up, breathing some life back into the...
View ArticlePattinson vows to fire for Australia despite doubts
Australian fast bowler James Pattinson has vowed to give his all if he earns selection for the third test against New Zealand despite doubts about his durability after an injury-ravaged couple of...
View ArticleShaun Marsh called into Australia squad for Adelaide Test against New Zealand
Shaun Marsh’s Test experience helped him get the nod ahead of Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger for the third Test against New Zealand. Marsh replaces injured Usman Khawaja in the Australian team...
View ArticleAustralia vs South Africa Test cricket: Risk of injury won't deter Australia...
Australian medicos admit Mitchell Starc is at an increased risk of injury in the second Test in Hobart after a huge workload in Perth but with the series against South Africa on the line selectors will...
View ArticleMatthew Wade and James Pattinson inspire Vics in Sheffield Shield
There was much to savour when a Matthew Wade-inspired Victoria took day one honours in their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland on Saturday. But centurion Wade reckoned the Gabba crowd should have...
View ArticleI won't be Australia's Ashes mole, Victoria coach David Saker declares
New Victorian coach David Saker says he won't be a mole for Australia's Ashes campaign following the end of his five-year stint as England's fast-bowling coach. Saker returned to Melbourne last week...
View ArticleAustralia v New Zealand: James Pattinson dispels fears over limited preparation
Australian fast bowler James Pattinson has downplayed the injury concerns that have plagued his career to date and declared himself ready to go for the third Test against New Zealand next week....
View ArticleCoach Greg Shipperd stoic as Victoria begins Sheffield Shield season
The longest-serving coach in Australian cricket, Greg Shipperd, has admitted to doubting himself as Victoria stumbled to its worst Sheffield Shield season for wins in 21 years earlier this year. But as...
View ArticleJames Pattinson set to make first-class return for Victoria
Paceman James Pattinson takes the next big step on the long road towards a planned return to the Test arena when he makes an eagerly awaited first-class return for Victoria on Saturday. Pattinson...
View ArticleDavid Saker keen to get James Pattinson on the park for Bushrangers
New Victoria coach David Saker feels James Pattinson has the potential to be one of the best bowlers in the world. Pattinson was ruled out of Australia's tour of the West Indies due to a hamstring...
View ArticleTest selectors urged to let James Pattinson regain his groove
Although he has started the new summer with successive man-of-the-match performances, the national selectors have been urged to overlook Victorian fast bowler James Pattinson until Christmas....
View ArticleCricket: Victorian quick James Pattinson confident despite being rested
James Pattinson is confident he will play all remaining Sheffield Shield games despite being rested on Cricket Australia's advice for this week's game against New South Wales. Pattinson said he was the...
View ArticleBatting dynamo Glenn Maxwell encouraged to show greater patience
There is no denying Glenn Maxwell's talent but Victorian coach David Saker says the man with all the shots "needs the penny to drop pretty quickly" if he is to forge a consistent international career....
View ArticleJames Pattinson ready to return for Victorian Bushrangers
James Pattinson's hopes of a Test recall next month during the Indian Test tour are set to begin in earnest this week when he returns in the Sheffield Shield. Pattinson has not played a first-class...
View ArticleSheffield Shield: James Pattinson improves as Victoria claim early Tasmania...
Peter Siddle's advice to be patient with James Pattinson after his muted return from injury was vindicated by his fellow paceman's improved bowling on day two of the Sheffield Shield match at the MCG....
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