FORMER national selector John Benaud believes Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey must bat on for Australia in the short term.

A GOALLESS draw did nothing to help the stuttering seasons of either Melbourne Victory or Heart.

TRAINER Peter Moody has brought the Lightning Stakes into the equation for his world champion mare Black Caviar.

AUSTRALIA has shared the honours with Switzerland on the opening day of their Fed Cup clash in Fribourg.

THE Melbourne Rebels refuse to be stampeded into knee-jerk panic despite a 36-0 trial match thumping from the Waikato Chiefs.