Hughes shouldn't change a thing: Langer

Australia's new batting coach Justin Langer is a big admirer of Phillip Hughes and says the opener should ignore critics and stick to his guns.

Windies clash: Nash helps force draw

Stuart Clark named NSW captain

Dumped Test paceman Stuart Clark has been named NSW captain, at least for now.

India draw: Gambhir, Tendulkar lead charge

Hampshire hopeful: Warne re-sign planned

Warne to lead All Stars in T20 clash

Shane Warne will captain an All Stars team in a Twenty20 exhibition clash at the Gabba on Sunday.

Player profile: Michael Clarke

Doug Bollinger has been recalled into the Australian team. (Getty Images - file)

Hughes makes statement at crease

Young opener Phillip Hughes has reacted in style to his non-selection in Australia's Test squad.

Scorecard: Bushrangers v Warriors

Woeful Windies: Third Bull bashes ton

Chairman of selectors, Andrew Hilditch. (AAP Images - file)

Hilditch concerned over pace stocks

Cricket Australia selection boss Andrew Hilditch says they desperately need more young pace bowlers.

Greg Chappell: Keen for youth to shine

First Test: Bollinger in, Clark out

Twenty20: Gilchrist heading overseas

Chappell fears for Windies, Test cricket

Australian Test great Greg Chappell fears the number of Test-playing nations may shrink to just four.

Running thin: Hilditch concerned over pace stocks

Young Bulls: Windies bowlers tormented by QLD

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