Former Australian Test Star Ashley Mallett Dies

Ashley Mallett played 38 Tests from his debut against England in 1968, taking 132 wickets at an average of 29.84.

Ravichandran Ashwin Superb, but Not on the Same Street as Erapalli Prasanna: Ashley Mallett

Ravichandran Ashwin has 176 wickets from 32 Tests. He also is the highest wicket-taker in 2015 with 62 scalps in 9 matches.

Western Australia Cricket Association ground in Perth not up to international standards?

The WACA received its first setback when it was excluded from next summer's four-match Test series against India. Despite pressure from Channel Nine, Australia's official cricket broadcaster, and the Indian board, the CA decided against holding matches here due to poor facilities, reports Sydney Morning Herald.

The Ashes: Steve Smith rescues Australia with vital ton in Perth Test

At stumps Australia were 326-6 with Steve Smith unbeaten on 103 and Mitchell Johnson on 39, further loosening England's grip on the trophy at 2-0 down and three to play.

The Ashes: Ryan Harris battles sore knee ahead of Perth Test

Ryan Harris has been a crucial part of the attack that has fired Australia to a 2-0 lead over their arch-rivals, but he reported stiffness during the second Adelaide Test.

The Ashes: Injuries force Australia to delay naming Perth Test XI

Ryan Harris bowled at full pace in the nets on Thursday and didn't appear to be troubled by the knee soreness. Faulkner, who has been 12th man for the first two Tests, was hit on the right hand during a net session and taken for scans.

The Ashes: George Bailey warns Australia against complacency in 3rd Test at Perth

The 31-year-old George Bailey, who made his Test debut only last month, is looking to improve on the 53 he made on the batting-friendly Adelaide wicket in the second Test when he was dismissed just before stumps on the first day.

Australian press blast 'monumental failure'

Australian media blasted the national team's 309-run defeat in the third Test against South Africa while lamenting the end of former skipper Ricky Ponting's illustrious career.

It has always been about big games and series for me, says an emotional Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting said the failure continued a frustrating recent inability to deliver in big moments that led him to retire. "I have put a lot of pressure on myself to perform, it has always been about big games and big series for me. I haven't been able to deal with (pressure) as well of late as I would like to," he said.

South Africa crash Ricky Ponting's farewell party with big win over Australia

South Africa also became the first team to win back-to-back series in Australia since the terrifying West Indies side in 1988-89 and 1992-93. The South Africans achieved it with sporting good grace after forming a highly unusual honour guard for Ricky Ponting, 37, Test cricket's second highest run-scorer, as he emerged for his final innings.