The Latest Breaking News from Simon Katich

Former Australia Test opener Simon Katich reckons Harry Brook will be England's leading run-scorer during the Ashes, and he doubts Joe Root will score a ton.

Lord Botham and Michael Vaughan have been among those to question England’s light Ashes warm-up schedule ahead of the Ashes opener

Former Australian cricketer Simon Katich has urged Australia's batters to adopt a strategic approach against India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, emphasising the importance of rotating the strike and maintaining a strong defence. Katich highlighted Bumrah's exceptional control and rarity of loose deliveries, advising against over-aggression when facing him.

NEW DELHI: Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has expressed concerns about Mohammed Siraj's premature wicket celebrations without awaiting the umpire's signal. Taylor suggests that senior Indian players should counsel the pacer about this behaviour, which he believes reflects poorly on the sport.

Phillip Hughes will long be remembered for his record-breaking cricket talent but those close to him also remember the best of friends, an avid cattle farmer.

The rise was remarkable but Phillip Hughes's Test career, as Simon Katich and Neil D'Costa know too well, was set to go to another level as it tragically ended.

Australia will be hoping Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne produce big knocks in the second innings against India after both failed to fire on day one.

NEW DELHI: Former Australia batter Michael Hussey has expressed reservations about Australia's decision to field Nathan McSweeney as an opener in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

An analysis of players who moved from the middle-order to open for Australia shows most perform better at the top, aiding Cameron Green's Test recall chances.