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Australian captain Tim Paine apologised on Tuesday after launching an ugly tirade at India's Ravi Ashwin in the drawn Sydney test, admitting he was "bitterly disappointed" in his own conduct.

Paine acknowledged his actions undermined the goal he set himself when appointed Test captain in 2018 to revamp the team's toxic culture after the 'Sandpaper-gate' ball-tampering scandal.

Former Australian captain Steve Smith has been blasted on social media after he appeared to purposefully remove the batting guard of India's Rishabh Pant.

Skipper Tim Paine warned Thursday that Steve Smith 'feeds off' criticism and was fired up for the high-stakes fourth Test against India.

Michael Atherton and Allan Donald recall their memorable battle during the 1998 Test between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge.

Australian captain Tim Paine apologised Tuesday after launching an ugly tirade at India's Ravi Ashwin in the drawn Sydney Test, admitting he was 'bitterly disappointed' in his own conduct.

Australian captain Tim Paine apologised Tuesday after launching an ugly tirade at India's Ravi Ashwin in the drawn Sydney Test, admitting he was "bitterly disappointed" in his own conduct.

The 2005 Ashes between England and Australia is arguably the best Test series to be played in the history of cricket. The second Test at Edgbaston proved to be one of the tightest matches of the series, with the see-saw battle going until the last ball of the game.

Australia's Steve Smith has denied trying to erase Rishabh Pant's guard in the batting crease during the third test against India on Monday, saying he had been marking centre as he always does.

Michael Clarke's claims that Australian players "sucked up" to India are ridiculous, say former top Indian cricketers.