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Captain Warner to bring T20 Thunder
Cricket News on ABC News &bull Jul 27, 2011
Big-hitting New South Welshman David Warner is the new captaincy face amongst the leaders revealed for the expanded Big Bash League cricket competition this summer. The swashbuckling left-hander will lead the Sydney Thunder in the eight-team competition while Blues team-mate… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Brad Haddin
- Shaun Tait
- Cricket
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McMahon, McGuire join Stars board
Cricket News on ABC News &bull Jul 27, 2011
Corporate consultant John Wylie, Essendon Football Club chairman David Evans, Cricket Victoria director Malcolm Smith, former Test paceman Damien Fleming and Melbourne Stars chief executive Clint Cooper will also serve on the board. We believe the mix of sport, media… Full Story »
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Selectors take big Test gamble
Cricket News on ABC News &bull Jul 26, 2011
Photo: Michael Beer (pictured) and Nathan Lyon have been chosen by selectors as Australia's main spinning hopes despite uninspiring domestic records. Victorian quick James Pattinson, NSW tall right-armer Trent Copeland, South Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon and WA's left-handed batsman Shaun Marsh could all make their… Full Story »
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New faces introduced into Test squad
Cricket News on ABC News &bull Jul 26, 2011
Uncapped hopefuls Shaun Marsh, James Pattinson, Trent Copeland and bolter Nathan Lyon have all been selected in a new-look Australian Test squad for the upcoming three-match tour of Sri Lanka. Phillip Hughes will open the batting with Shane Watson after the dumping of Simon Katich, while left arm spinner Michael Beer retains his spot from the… Full Story »
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England takes first blood over India
Cricket News on ABC News &bull Jul 25, 2011
Victory gave England a 1-0 lead in a four-match series which if it wins by two Tests will see them replace India at the top of the ICC's Test Championship table. Before tea India had seen Sachin Tendulkar's latest bid… Full Story »
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Hayden signs for Heat
Cricket News on ABC News &bull Jul 25, 2011
But Heat coach Darren Lehmann, a former Test team-mate of the burly left-hander, said the 39-year-old was ready to return and make a splash in this summer's revamped domestic Twenty20 competition. Hayden's return to playing will mean he has to… Full Story »
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England closes in on Lord's victory
Cricket News on ABC News &bull Jul 24, 2011
England required nine further wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series against world number one side India at the close of the penultimate day of the first Test at Lord's. After wicketkeeper Matt Prior had completed his sixth Test century India, set 458 to win, was 1 for 80 with a maximum 98 overs to be bowled on… Full Story »
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Rebuild must begin in Sri Lanka: Clarke
Cricket News on ABC News &bull Jul 24, 2011
Clarke, who replaced Ricky Ponting as Test skipper in March, leads Australia in five one-dayers and three Tests in Sri Lanka, as well as Twenty20 internationals. Australia is going through a painful transition period since being the leading Test and… Full Story »
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Pietersen hits double ton at Lord's
Cricket News on ABC News &bull Jul 22, 2011
Kevin Pietersen struck the India bowlers to all parts of Lord's overnight during a majestic unbeaten innings of 202 on a sun-dappled second day of the first Test. Pietersen unfurled a series of glorious drives at the spiritual home of world cricket before an appreciative capacity crowd attending the 2,000th Test match and the 100th between the two countries.… Full Story »
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Clarke to skip big Bash
Cricket News on ABC News &bull Jul 22, 2011
Australia captain Michael Clarke will not play in summer's revamped Big Bash League (BBL) Twenty20 competition. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Australia
- Michael Clarke
