Hayden Quits With Record That Rates With The Best

RETIRED batsman Matthew Hayden is convinced he would have toured England for the Ashes had he continued his career, but in the end the desire had left him.

Ambitious Spirit Still Drives Fishlock At 81

VETERAN Bob Fishlock is looking forward to returning to the Newcastle District No.1 grade pennant competition this season.

Rookie Sets Up Easy Victory

AUSTRALIA'S beleaguered national selectors finally got their "we-told-you-so" moment of the summer when unheralded rookie David Warner inspired his team to a 52-run Twenty20 win over South Africa.

This One's For You, Shane

Australia's captain-in-waiting has learnt from Shane Warne's very colourful mistakes, writes David Sygall.

The Quiz

1. Who are the only two Australian wicketkeepers to play more than 10 tests without making a stumping?

Rural Appeal

In the country, great tales are revived, writes Peter Hanlon.

Hayden Takes Walk In The Wilderness

THE selectors have gone cold on Matthew Hayden, who has indicated he might pre-empt them by retiring from Test cricket in the coming weeks.