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Watson needs another week to recover fully


February 11th, 2012 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 11 (IANS) Australian cricket all-rounder Shane Watson Saturday said he needs another week to recover fully from his calf injury and is not pushing himself for an international ... Read more...

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‘If confidence down, even good pitches create problems’


January 26th, 2012 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 26 (IANS) Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has blasted the team for putting up an ordinary batting display on a lifeless track at the Adelaide Oval in the ... Read more...

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Tomic accuses police of threatening him


January 26th, 2012 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 26 (IANS) Rising Australian tennis star Bernard Tomic has accused the Gold Coast police of wanting to "hit" him after the 19-year-old was issued $300 traffic fine ... Read more...

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Jones asks India to drop Laxman and Vinay for two spinners


January 20th, 2012 - 11:03 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 20 (IANS) Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones feels India should drop veteran batsman V.V.S Laxman and pacer Vinay Kumar to make place for spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Pragyan ... Read more...

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My chances are running out, says Marsh


January 17th, 2012 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 17 (IANS) Australian batsman Shaun Marsh admitted he is in danger of losing his place in the Test side after a slew of failures in the ongoing series ... Read more...

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CA wants Tendulkar to play in ODIs


January 14th, 2012 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Jan 14 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) eagerly wants India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar to play in the ODIs to make the ensuing triangular series, also involving Sri Lanka, ... Read more...

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India must clear cobwebs in mind and play fearless cricket: Ganguly


January 12th, 2012 - 9:38 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 12 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly Thursday said the war of words between the two teams will surely make the third cricket Test between India and ... Read more...

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India break quicker than anyone when going gets tough: Haddin


January 9th, 2012 - 10:34 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Jan 9 (IANS) Australian wicket-keeper batsman feels India "break quicker than any other team in the world" when things are not going their way.Haddin's remark comes in the ... Read more...

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Cummins may also miss ODI series: NSW chief


January 9th, 2012 - 12:09 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) Cricket New South Wales (NSW) chief executive David Gilbert has said local teen Pat Cummins may miss the summer tri-nation ODI series even if he recovers ... Read more...

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Clarke close to signing $1 mn bat deal


January 9th, 2012 - 12:00 am ICT by IANS
Syndey, Jan 8 (IANS) Three days after an epic 329 not out, with a bat that didn't have a sponsor's logo, against India at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), ... Read more...

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Australia will whitewash India, says McGrath


January 2nd, 2012 - 4:42 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) Fast bowling great Glenn McGrath has predicted that Australia will beat India 4-0 in the ongoing four-match series here Down Under.Australia thrashed India by 122 runs ... Read more...

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Sachin will not score 100th ton in Australia: McGrath


January 2nd, 2012 - 4:16 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) Australian fast bowling legend McGrath predicted that India's Sachin Tendulkar will remain stranded on 99 international centuries at least for the rest of the summer.McGrath ... Read more...

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Arthur hints at retaining bowling attack for SCG Test


December 31st, 2011 - 12:30 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 31 (IANS) Australia coach Mickey Arthur has hinted at retaining the same bowling attack for the second Test against India starting Jan 3 here at the Sydney Cricket ... Read more...

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Will SCG’s 100th Test inspire Sachin to score a ton?


December 30th, 2011 - 8:06 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 30 (IANS) The second cricket Test between India and Australia here next week will be an ideal platform for Sachin Tendulkar, arguably the greatest contemporary batsman, to ... Read more...

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India will come back strongly in Sydney: Ganguly


December 30th, 2011 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 30 (IANS) Former captain Sourav Ganguly is confident India will bounce back in the second Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) starting Tuesday.India suffered a ... Read more...

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Watson could miss entire series against India


December 27th, 2011 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Australian star all-rounder Shane Watson's recovery from a calf injury has been slower than expected and he could miss the entire Test series against India.Watson was ... Read more...

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Handling injuries Shaun Marsh’s biggest challenge: Moody


December 26th, 2011 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 26 (IANS) Former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody, the man who transformed Shaun Marsh's career, feels that the young batsman's biggest challenge after giving up part lifestyle is his ... Read more...

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Ponting or Hussey must make way: Taylor


December 22nd, 2011 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 22 (IANS) Former Test captain mark Taylor feels that either Ricky Ponting or Mike Hussey must make way for young all-rounder Dan Christian or recovering batsman Shaun Marsh ... Read more...

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Batting camp will make Australians ready for mind games


December 20th, 2011 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 20 (IANS) The Australian batting camp that started here Tuesday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has not only been designed to help the top-order batsmen to ... Read more...

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Channel Nine upset with BCCI


December 20th, 2011 - 9:30 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 20 (IANS) Channel Nine, the host broadcaster of Cricket Australia (CA), is upset with the Indian cricket board for rejecting its last-minute offer to allow umpires to use ... Read more...

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I am ready for Boxing Day Test: Ed Cowan


December 20th, 2011 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
Canberra, Dec 20 (IANS) Tasmania's opening batsman Ed Cowan said he is ready for the pressure-cooker atmosphere of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Boxing Day after smashing a century against ... Read more...

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Watson doubtful; Christian and Cowan’s chances now brighten (Lead)


December 20th, 2011 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 20 (IANS) Shane Watson's hopes of playing in the Boxing Day Test suffered a set-back as he failed to take part in the opening day of Australia's batting ... Read more...

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Pattinson, Siddle nursing niggles, but sure to play Test


December 16th, 2011 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 16 (IANS) Australian fast bowlers James Pattinson and Peter Siddle both have niggles and their injuries are being carefully monitored to make sure they are fit for the ... Read more...

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Shaun Marsh considering to go under knife


December 15th, 2011 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 15 (IANS) Australia's opening batsman Shaun Marsh is considering to go under the knife within the next three-four months to alleviate a disc swelling in his spine and ... Read more...

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Former conditioner says retired Hayden fit for T20 World Cup


December 11th, 2011 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 11 (IANS) Former Cricket Australia (CA) conditioner Jock Campbell has advised former opener Mathew Hayden to come back from retirement and make himself available for selection in the ... Read more...

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Australia’s teen bowling sensation Cummins doubtful for India series


December 7th, 2011 - 4:10 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 7 (IANS) Australia's teen bowling sensation Patrick Cummins is doubtful for the four-match Test series against India as scans on his heel revealed the injury to be worse ... Read more...

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Katich has no regrets about his comments on Clarke


December 6th, 2011 - 6:32 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 6 (IANS) Former Test batsman Simon Katich says he has no regrets on his remarks about captain Michael Clarke which led to his being reprimanded by Cricket Australia ... Read more...

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MacGill returns to cricket with Big Bash League


December 2nd, 2011 - 5:50 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Dec 2 (IANS) Former Australian leg-spinner Stuart MacGill is the latest player to come out of retirement to feature in the domestic Twenty20 Big Bash league.MacGill, who has not ... Read more...

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Rise in injuries to fast bowlers due to ODIs: Hadlee


November 30th, 2011 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 30 (IANS) Legendary New Zealand fast bowler Richard Hadlee says the current crop of fast bowlers are getting injured frequently because of their bowling style in ODIS.Hadlee feels ... Read more...

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Select Ponting on merit, not stature, says Mark Waugh


November 30th, 2011 - 4:14 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 30 (IANS) Former Australian batsman Mark Waugh feels that Ricky Ponting's place in the team should be based on merit and not stature."Ricky Ponting is a great player, ... Read more...

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Ponting is elephant in the room, says Cairns


November 30th, 2011 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 30 (IANS) Former New Zealand captain Chris Cairns called Australian great Ricky Ponting the "elephant in the room" and said Cricket Australia (CA) needs to end his 16-year ... Read more...

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Warner credits Sehwag for Test berth


November 29th, 2011 - 6:22 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Nov 29 (IANS) Explosive Australian batsman David Warner is all set to make his Test debut after playing his first limited overs game almost three years ago. And ... Read more...

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Cummins should play in all three formats, says his agent


November 28th, 2011 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 28 (IANS) Australia's new pace sensation Pat Cummins' agent is unhappy with captain Michael Clarke not being in favour of the fast bowler playing in all forms of ... Read more...

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Lawson criticises CA’s selection policy


November 28th, 2011 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 28 (IANS) Former Australia pacer Geoff Lawson has lashed out at Cricket Australia's (CA) selectors for leaving out young pace sensation Pat Cummins from the first Test against ... Read more...

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Australia field four debutants against New Zealand


November 26th, 2011 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Melborne, Nov 26 (IANS) David Warner is all set to make his debut in Test cricket for Australia after a new look, inexperienced squad was picked for the home series ... Read more...

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