GUN young NSW opener Phillip Hughes says he is trying not to think about playing for Australia. But that will be difficult if he keeps topping Sir Donald Bradman's marks.

AUSTRALIAN captain Ricky Ponting admits he returned too early from surgery and could play in pain for the rest of his career as he battles with a severe wrist ailment.

TASMANIA turned their Sheffield Shield match against NSW upside down to win a fascinating contest by three wickets in under three days at Bellerive Oval.

AUSTRALIAN off-spinner Jason Krejza has overcome the ankle injury that saw him miss the Adelaide Test and will be chosen to play for Tasmania this weekend.

SIR Ian Botham believes England have made the right decision to go back to India despite the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

AUSTRALIA'S top cricketers are set to go to war with Cricket Australia for more pay - but some also want less exposure, including fewer public appearances.

THE West Indies will tour England next year to replace Sri Lanka, which decided not to send a full-strength side because of the demands of the Indian Premier League.

GUN young NSW opener Phillip Hughes says he loves batting - and it shows - with the rising star scoring more than half his team's match total at Bellerive Oval.

SPEEDSTER Shaun Tait has a new injury drama after hobbling off the Gabba with a hamstring scare as James Hopes blitzed the Redback attack to claim victory for the Bulls.

Special investigation: SHANE Warne's retirement has not only left a hole in Australia's bowling stocks - it's left a huge dent in the bank balance as well.