Cricket

Peter Forrest plays a forward defensive shot for Bulls

Forrest up to Test

Australian skipper Michael Clarke believes untested one-day squad member Peter Forrest is on track to become an important member of the Test side.

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    Grandstand's Drew Morphett and Francis Leach run the rule over the one-day international between Australia and Sri Lanka at the WACA on Friday evening.

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    Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene claims Australia's bowling attack is its weakness, and his batsmen will target them in Friday's one-dayer at the WACA.

  • McCullum smashes Zimbabwe in easy win Black Cats sweep

    New Zealand has completed a 3-0 whitewash over Zimbabwe in their one-day international cricket series, helped by a century from captain Brendon McCullum.

  • Tremlett celebrates his five-wicket haul England quick sidelined

    England fast bowler Chris Tremlett has undergone back surgery following the injury which cut short his participation in the Test whitewash by Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

  • Alister McDermott bowling for Queensland Warriors squeeze win

    A remarkable seven-wicket haul by Alister McDermott could not stop Western Australia grabbing a dramatic one-wicket Sheffield Shield win over Queensland at the Gabba. (audio)

Clarke relaxes during training

Australia captain Michael Clarke chats with a colleague during a training session in the lead up to the One Day International against India at the MCG on Saturday, February 4, 2012.