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ICC to investigate dodgy Sydney Test
Cricket 365 &bull 28 Minutes Ago
The International Cricket Council admits the current investigation into 'spot-fixing' allegations against three Pakistan players could be extended to cover the country's dramatic collapse against Australia in Sydney earlier this year. Australia held an 80-run lead with only two wickets in hand… Full Story »
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Foul-mouthed KP set for disciplinary action
Cricket 365 &bull 36 Minutes Ago
Kevin Pietersen will face disciplinary action over his foul-mouthed Twitter faux pas, in which he accidentally announced his dropping from the England team. Out-of-form Pietersen told followers of his feed three days ago that he would not be selected when England announced their NatWest Twenty20 and one-day international squads to face Pakistan.… Full Story »
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ICC may extend probe
Cricket News on Big News Network &bull 1 Hour Ago
The International Cricket Council admits the current investigation into 'spot-fixing' allegations against three Pakistan players could be extended to cover the country's dramatic collapse against Australia in Sydney earlier this year. Australia held an 80-run lead with only two wickets… Full Story »
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New one-day format could hurt World Cup chances - Ponting - Reuters -
www.moneycontrol.com via @jeetesh21 &bull 2 Hours AgoIn a radical departure from the conventional 50-over game, Cricket Australia (CA) recently announced it will trial a 45-over game this season split into two innings of 20 and 25 overs. Ponting, however, has added his doubts over the new… Full Story »
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Ricky Ponting: The Captain's Year 2010
www.bookoffers.com.au via @sweetyaby &bull 2 Hours AgoRicky Ponting has been Australia's one-day captain since 2002 and Test captain since 2004. In that time he has built a record of success as cricketer and leader, unprecedented since the days of Bradman, and in doing so has become… Full Story »
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New one-day format could hurt World Cup chances - Ponting - Yahoo! News
news.yahoo.com via @sriknaidu &bull 3 Hours AgoMELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes the new domestic one-day format could damage the World Cup preparations of fringe players. In a radical departure from the conventional 50-over game, Cricket Australia (CA) recently announced it will trial a… Full Story »
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Sky News: New format 'hurts fringe players'
www.skynews.com.au via @SkyNewsOzSport &bull 3 Hours AgoAustralian cricket captain Ricky Ponting says he is concerned the new domestic one day format will hamper the World Cup preparations of fringe players. Cricket Australia recently announced domestic one-dayers will now be split into two innings of 20 and… Full Story »
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Format shake-up concerns Ponting
Cricket News on ABC News &bull 4 Hours Ago
On the attack...Ricky Ponting believes the new format will make it tough for players on the outer to get 50-over experience under their belts. In a radical departure from the conventional 50-over game, Cricket Australia (CA) recently announced it will… Full Story »
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Sky News: New format hurts fringe players Ponting
www.skynews.com.au via @SkyNewsOzSport &bull 4 Hours AgoCricket Australia recently announced domestic one-dayers will now be split into two innings of 20 and 25 overs, in a break from the single innings 50-over format. Ponting said he was concerned that the new format would limit the preparation… Full Story »
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New format hurts fringe players: Ponting
wwos.ninemsn.com.au via @fancricket &bull 5 Hours AgoCricket Australia recently announced domestic one-dayers will now be split into two innings of 20 and 25 overs, in a break from the single innings 50-over format. Ponting said he was concerned that the new format would limit the preparation… Full Story »
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Malaysian T20 series canned (The West Australian)
Cricket News on Congoo &bull Today
The Twenty20 cricket tournament due to be held in Kuala Lumpur this month has been postponed.WA were invited to represent Cricket Australia at the inaugural event and compete against teams from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, West Indies and Sri Lanka.Organisers now… Full Story »
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Dignified England will get on with the game, says Andy Flower
Cricket News on Guardian UK &bull Yesterday
'I am sure the players will carry themselves properly' England coach continues to back role of Mushtaq Ahmed England make their first Twenty20 appearance on Sunday since they became world champions in Barbados in May, but any thoughts of a grand homecoming have long been submerged by the corruption allegations surrounding their opponents, Pakistan. T20 has taken hold as a game of fun, invention and youthful optimism. It will struggle to proclaim such ideals on Sunday. If there… Full Story »
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Hearing for Pietersen - Cricket - Sportal Australia
sportal.com.au via @SportalAU &bull YesterdayPietersen used the social networking tool to rubbish the selection committee's decision to leave him out of England's squad to meet Pakistan in the forthcoming limited-overs matches. The mercurial South African-born player apologised for the outburst, and later claimed that… Full Story »
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Without firm action, cricket's future is at risk
Cricket News on The Telegraph &bull Yesterday
Cricket, said Neville Cardus, is a capricious blend of elements, static and dynamic, sensational and somnolent. In no other game does one little mistake lead to mischief so irreparable." Were he alive to see the state cricket is in today, Cardus might have added that in no other game do so many opportunities present themselves for mischief - and worse. As we have witnessed all too often in recent years, cricket is unusually suited to gambling, especially given the myriad elements of a five-day Test match. There… Full Story »
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Jimmy Adams' monumental effort goes to waste as Lancashire beat Hampshire
Cricket News on The Telegraph &bull Yesterday
The record books will show that Mark Chilton steered the penultimate ball from Dominic Cork to the point boundary to secure victory for Lancashire by three wickets. Yet in truth, the match belonged to one man, Jimmy Adams, whose monumental… Full Story »
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Award win for England's Steven Finn
Cricket News on Congoo &bull Yesterday
LONDON: England fast-medium bowler Steven Finn has been chosen as the 2010 ( CWC) Young Cricketer of the Year, it was announced on Friday. The 21-year-old Middlesex quick, set to be a member of England's bowling attack when they defend… Full Story »
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Flower - Difficult for players
Cricket News on Big News Network &bull Yesterday
To be faced with those changing circumstances was a bit of a challenge for the guys but I thought they held themselves very well. They didn't get involved in any petty point-making and they made a point of carrying themselves in a dignified manner. SKY SPORTS ON SKY From football to fishing and everything in between, including cricket, rugby, golf and tennis - there's some amazing coverage… Full Story »
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Draft looms to help spread Twenty20 talent
Cricket News on Congoo &bull Yesterday
PLAYING rosters of all the Australian state sides will be ripped apart with the addition of two extra Twenty20 sides for the 2011-12 Big Bash. Cricket Australia is aggressively pushing for the introduction of the two new teams - from… Full Story »
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Pakistan match-fixing claims 'most serious since Hansie Cronje scandal'
Cricket News on The Telegraph &bull Yesterday
The match-fixing allegations against three Pakistan players are the most serious to hit the sport since Hansie Cronje was banned for life 10 years ago, according to the head of the International Cricket Council. Haroon Lorgat, the ICC chief executive, said allegations that Mohammad Asif, Mohammad Amir and Salman Butt conspired with bookmakers to deliver deliberate no-balls in… Full Story »
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One Player Who Won't Be Going To Australia: Graham Onions.
World A-Team Cricket Forum &bull Yesterday
England Cricket ForumWelcome to the England Cricket Forum. Discuss England cricket with other England cricket fans. Click 'Register' for free membership. A valid email address is required to receive the Verification Email. Please don't join unless you sincerely want to… Full Story »
