Rod Marsh

Buttler’s rage, a fired up Philander and a series in balance: A long history of wicket-keepers getting under batsmen's skins

Great wicket-keepers always team up with their bowlers, feeding them with information and passing on tips every now and then. They also work on the batsmen’s mind, exaggerating the amount of swing and spin off the track, just chatting away with them or constantly conversing with the bowler or the fielders around the bat.

Ashes 2019: England's hope of reclaiming the Urn all but gone after monumental batting collapse on Day 2 at Headingley

This is an England side riddled with an aversion to cautious play, a team that this year loses a wicket every 37.70 defensive shots played – the worst record of any in world cricket – and once again they have paid the highest price, effectively ruling themselves out of an Ashes series that was threatening to bubble over into a serious contest.

Australian spin legend Shane Warne appointed to MCC's World Cricket Committee

Shane Warne was appointed to the Marylebone Cricket Club’s (MCC) world cricket committee on Wednesday, replacing fellow Australian and former wicketkeeper Rod Marsh.

Steve Smith faces challenge to salvage tarnished reputation following Australia's ball-tampering scandal

Steve Smith's stunning fall from grace is an extraordinary turn of events for the world's premier Test batsman.

India vs Australia: Shaun Marsh needs to finally convert talent into performances in Test series

It's possible that Marsh may get a look in – here we go again, but that should not come at the cost of the young Renshaw. A trying tour of India could only do the 20-year old a world of good while Marsh is approaching an age (34) where the end is not too far. If anything, Marsh could find a place in the middle order instead of his allrounder brother Mitchell at six.

India vs Australia: Steve O'Keefe should look to Ravindra Jadeja for inspiration, bank on experience

Australia would be hoping for O'Keefe to keep the Indian batsmen quiet a la Ravindra Jadeja which would provide them the opportunity to attack from the other end.

India vs Australia: Jackson Bird as 3rd seamer in playing XI could help visitors' play to their strengths

A slightly unorthodox action, with elbows flying all over the place, Bird is the sort of bowler — steady and dependable — every side looks for in their third seamer.

Australia to train in ICC's Dubai academy to prepare for subcontinent pitches ahead of India tour

The Australian cricket team will have a preparatory camp at ICC's state-of-the-art academy in Dubai ahead of next month's tour of India.

Year in Review 2016: Australia looked a team knocked off the perch, but revival is underway

Australia in 2016 has been inconsistent – an unwanted characteristic that has dogged them since their glory years ended in the late 2000s.

Australia vs South Africa: Former greats call for systemic overhaul as hosts face crisis

Australia are facing mounting calls from former greats for a drastic overhaul of how cricket is run as they face a first-ever home Test series whitewash.