Australia v West Indies, 1st Test, Brisbane

Mr Cricket meets Mr Chanderpaul

Nov 23, 2009: Jerome Taylor has declared that Australia look beatable ahead of the first Test starting at the Gabba on Thursday, despite West Indies' disappointing performance in their tour match last week

Australia v West Indies, 1st Test, Brisbane

'Australia are beatable' - Jerome Taylor

Nov 23, 2009: Jerome Taylor has declared that Australia look beatable ahead of the first Test starting at the Gabba on Thursday, despite West Indies' disappointing performance in their tour match last week

West Indies in Australia 2009-10

Clarke welcomes return of Gayle

Nov 23, 2009: Shane Warne and Michael Clarke do not expect Chris Gayle to be weighed down by jet-lag on his late arrival for Thursday's first Test in Brisbane

'I never expected to play Test cricket'

Nov 23, 2009: In a little over three years, Brendan Nash has gone from being an Australia substitute fielder to playing a Test against them. He speaks about switching sides, and how much things have changed for him

West Indies in Australia 2009-10

Gayle in line for first Test return

Nov 22, 2009: Chris Gayle, the West Indies captain, will return to Australia in time for the first Test in Brisbane

West Indies in Australia 2009-10

Siddle chases enhanced reputation

Nov 22, 2009: Peter Siddle and his fresh fast-bowling team-mates want to continue to develop their standing and become a fearsome unit

West Indies in Australia 2009-10

Haddin wary of unpredictable West Indies

Nov 22, 2009: A refreshed Brad Haddin is ready for anything from West Indies as Australia prepare for their first Test series since the Ashes

West Indies in Australia 2009-10

Woes pile up for West Indies

Nov 21, 2009: Every time it appears impossible for things to get any worse for West Indies cricket, they do

Queensland v West Indians, tour match, Brisbane, 4th day

Gayle's Test hopes dim

Nov 21, 2009: The West Indies captain has until Monday to decide whether he will return for Thursday's first Test against Australia

Queensland v West Indians, tour match, Brisbane, 4th day

West Indians survive through Sarwan, Chanderpaul

Nov 21, 2009: The West Indians ended a difficult tour game on a high when they fought to secure a draw with a committed batting display against Queensland

Queensland v West Indians, tour match, Brisbane, 3rd day

Williams keeps faith in faltering squad

Nov 20, 2009: David Williams is hoping the West Indians have blown out the rust and that the only way is up after three torrid days against Queensland

Queensland v West Indians, tour match, Brisbane, 3rd day

Dowlin and Barath lift West Indians' spirits

Nov 20, 2009: The openers Travis Dowlin and Adrian Barath provided the best news of the tour for the struggling West Indians

Amazing to abysmal over three decades

Nov 20, 2009: Series between Australia and West Indies used to be keenly anticipated not so long ago, but over the last 10 years the stats have been hopelessly one-sided

Queensland v West Indians, tour match, Brisbane, 2nd day

Roach starts to stamp authority

Nov 19, 2009: Kemar Roach is smaller than the great West Indian bowlers of the past but faster than he looks

West Indies in Australia 2009-10

Bollinger pops into first Test squad

Nov 19, 2009: Doug Bollinger, the left-arm fast bowler, has been called into Australia's squad for the first Test against West Indies at the Gabba

Queensland v West Indians, tour match, Brisbane, 2nd day

West Indians bruised by Kruger & Co

Nov 19, 2009: The West Indian bowlers were punished by a pair of inexperienced batsmen as Queensland reached 4 for 384

West Indies in Australia 2009-10

Clarke still having daily back treatment

Nov 19, 2009: Michael Clarke is confident of overcoming his long-term back injury, but continues to have daily treatment as he prepares for next week's first Test

Queensland v West Indians, tour match, Brisbane

Hard Aussie baptism toughened up Sarwan

Nov 18, 2009: Ramnaresh Sarwan has told his inexperienced team-mates they must be mentally strong to tackle Australia

Queensland v West Indians, tour match, Brisbane

West Indies face big battle without Gayle

Nov 18, 2009: Ramnaresh Sarwan's half-century helped the West Indians to 6 for 222 at tea against Queensland

Queensland v West Indians, tour match, Brisbane

Mother's illness sends Gayle home

Nov 18, 2009: Chris Gayle, the West Indies captain, has flown home to Jamaica to be with his seriously ill mother