Oz players to take on Cricket Australia over pay and sponsorships
December 4th, 2008 - 11:37 am ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec.4 (ANI): Top cricketers of Australia have said that they are ready to take on their Cricket Australia bosses over the issue of more pay and wanting less public exposure.
On ... Read more...
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Cricket Australia divided over Symonds recall
November 8th, 2008 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 8 (ANI): Australian all rounder Andrew Symonds possible recall to the team took a mysterious twist last night after selectors delayed naming the team for next weeks All Stars ... Read more...
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Australia’s India tour on, ACA says no double standards (Lead)
September 15th, 2008 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 15 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) and its players association were at pains Monday to explain the rationale behind their decision to go ahead with the tour of India later this ... Read more...
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No double standards in touring India, says ACA
September 15th, 2008 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Sep 15 (IANS) Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) feels the security threat in India is not as alarming as Pakistan, but fears it will have to cope with a fair bit of ... Read more...
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N-deal critics ask NSG to reject US proposal
August 14th, 2008 - 11:22 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) The Washington based Arms Control Association (ACA) has asked nuclear exporting countries to flatly reject "as unsound and irresponsible" a US proposal to exempt India from ... Read more...
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Aussie pacer Johnson is too undecided on touring Pak for Champs Trophy
August 8th, 2008 - 1:37 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne , Aug 8 (ANI): Fast bowler Mitchell Johnson is the new name added to the list of Aussie cricketers expressing apprehensions about security in Pakistan and remaining undecided about travelling ... Read more...
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Lee yet to make up his mind on Champions Trophy
July 28th, 2008 - 7:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Even as more and more cricketers voice their concern over security in the strife-torn Pakistan for the Champions Trophy in September, Australian express pacer Brett Lee is ... Read more...
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CA keeping close watch
July 28th, 2008 - 6:37 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, July 28 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) is keeping a close watch on the developments in India after serial bomb blasts rocked Bangalore and Ahmedabad as its team is scheduled to play ... Read more...
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Australia may boycott Champions Trophy
July 26th, 2008 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, July 26 (IANS) Australia appear to have made up their mind to pull out of the Champions Trophy after International Cricket Council (ICC) deemed Pakistan safe to hold the tournament in ... Read more...
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Cricket Australia certain to pull out of Champions Trophy
July 26th, 2008 - 1:20 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, July 26 (ANI): Cricket Australia is certain to heed security advice and boycott the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and face the anger of cricketing nations.Australia after announcing their withdrawal will ... Read more...
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ICC backs Pakistan to host Champions Trophy
July 24th, 2008 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, July 24 (IANS) Ending days of speculation regarding the Champions Trophy, the International Cricket Council Thursday backed Pakistan to host the eight-nation tournament in September. After several countries expressed apprehension about ... Read more...
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New Zealand cricketers oppose Champions Trophy in Pakistan
June 18th, 2008 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, June 18 (IANS) Clouds of uncertainty loomed large over the Champions Trophy in Pakistan as New Zealand Cricket Players' Association (NZCPA) joined voices with its Australian counterpart in strongly objecting to ... Read more...
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Oz cricketers’ body to monitor impact of IPL
May 13th, 2008 - 4:48 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, May 13 (ANI): Australian Cricketers' Association boss Paul Marsh has said that he will monitor television ratings and the popularity of the Test series between Australia and the West Indies, ... Read more...
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Chris Gayle out of IPL first edition
April 23rd, 2008 - 9:34 pm ICT by admin
(IPL Diary)New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) West Indian captain Chris Gayle has been ruled out of the first edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after he failed to recover from a ... Read more...
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Lehmann to play in rebel ICL
February 20th, 2008 - 2:18 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Feb.20 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Darren Lehmann has confirmed that he will be joining the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL).
Lehmann, who is the President of the Australian Cricketers Association, said ... Read more...
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Hussey signs short-term contract with IPL
February 16th, 2008 - 3:18 pm ICT by admin
Sydney, Feb 16 (IANS) Michael Hussey leads the Australians joining the Indian Premier League (IPL) after Cricket Australia (CA) and the organisers resolved the sponsorship row that prevented star players from playing ... Read more...
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Oz players ready to boycott tour of Pakistan
February 14th, 2008 - 1:21 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Feb.14 (ANI): Australia's cricketers have privately revealed that they are not interested in touring Pakistan from next month.
Fox Sports reveals that Cricket Australia could face a player revolt if it proceeds ... Read more...
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IPL for retiring, older players, says Gilly
February 13th, 2008 - 8:32 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Feb.13 (ANI): Retiring Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist believes that Twenty20 tournaments like the Indian Premier League (IPL) are meant for older players, and that playing for one's country will continue to ... Read more...
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Oz cricketers want more from Cricket Australia
February 7th, 2008 - 4:53 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Feb.7 (ANI): Top cricketers in Australia are reportedly demanding a bigger slice of Cricket Australias (CA) monetary pie in view of the teams performance over the last few years.
Discussions on the ... Read more...
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Pakistan refuses to shift Oz Test series to a neutral venue
December 18th, 2007 - 3:07 pm ICT by admin
Karachi, Dec 18 (ANI): Pakistan have made it clear that they would not allow their home series against Australia next year to be shifted to a neutral venue due to security concerns.
A ... Read more...
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Australia may consider not touring Pakistan, says Lehmann
November 26th, 2007 - 6:54 pm ICT by admin
Sydney, Nov.26 (ANI): Former Australian Test player and president of the Australian Cricketers Association (ACA), Darren Lehmann, has said the team may not tour Pakistan in March next year if their continues ... Read more...
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Gilchrist named greatest Oz ODI cricketer of all time
November 14th, 2007 - 5:41 pm ICT by admin
Sydney, Nov.14 (ANI): Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist has been named Australia's greatest one-day international cricketer of all-time.
Gilchrist, on his 36th birthday, was handed the honour by his peers, with all 163 players ... Read more...
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