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Sharma out to terrorise Ponting
Cricket News on Fox Sports &bull Dec 15, 2011Target locked ... Harbhajan wants to repeat his 2007-8 domination of Ponting. Sharma, 23, stands to either end the summer a wasted, injury-riddled talent or recapture the magic of a watershed 2007-08 tour Down Under where he found fame taming… Full Story »
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Dale Steyn celebrates landmark as South Africa lay Sri Lanka low
Cricket News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 15, 2011
Chanaka Welegedara of Sri Lanka is bowled by a ball from South Africa's Dale Steyn during the first Test at Centurion. Dale Steyn became the second quickest bowler to 250 Test wickets as South Africa assumed complete control after one day… Full Story »
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SA in charge after Philander rocks Lanka
Cricket News on rediff &bull Dec 15, 2011
Graeme Smith [ Images ] scored a half-century but fell late on as South Africa [ Images ] made a confident reply after dismissing Sri Lanka [ Images ] for 180 on the opening day of the first Test on Thursday. South Africa captain Smith looked in… Full Story »
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Ranji Trophy: Manoj Tiwary keeps Bengal hopes alive
Cricket News on rediff &bull Dec 15, 2011
A magnificent effort by Manoj Tiwary kept Bengal in the hunt for three points as the home team finished the third day's play on 358 for 8, in reply to Delhi's [ Images ] first innings of 392, in the Elite Group B Ranji Trophy match at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata [ Images ] on Thursday. Bengal need 35 runs to ensure three points, and it can only be possible if the India [ Images ] international, who is unbeaten on 163, is well-supported by debutant Veer Pratap Singh (batting 0) and India discard Ashok Dinda [ Images ],… Full Story »
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Cooper And Robinson Trouble Indians
Cricket World &bull Dec 15, 2011
The Indians endured a disappointing opening day to their tour of Australia, seeing the Chairman's XI rack up 398 for six before declaring at stumps. The match, a 13-a-side, non-first-class fixture, started well for the tourists as Umesh Yadav dismissed… Full Story »
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South Africa bowler Dale Steyn takes 250th wicket as Sri Lanka put on the back foot in first Test at Centurion
Cricket News on The Telegraph &bull Dec 15, 2011
Dale Steyn became the second quickest bowler to 250 wickets as South Africa assumed complete control after just one day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Centurion. Steyn reached the milestone, in his 49th Test, in the fifth… Full Story »
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South Africa 90-1 v Sri Lanka 180 - close, day one
Cricket News on Yahoo! Eurosport &bull Dec 15, 2011
South Africa were 90 for one wicket, after bowling Sri Lanka out for 180, at the close on the first day of the first Test in Centurion. Sri Lanka: D. Steyn 4-18, Vernon Philander 5-53. South Africa: G. Smith 61.… Full Story »
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Cricket-South Africa 90-1 v Sri Lanka 180, close, day one
Cricket News on Reuters &bull Dec 15, 2011
CENTURION, South Africa, Dec 15 (Reuters) - South Africa were 90 for one wicket, after bowling Sri Lanka out for 180, at the close on the first day of the first test on Thursday. Full Story »
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- Sri Lanka
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Philander on fire
Cricket News on Congoo &bull Dec 15, 2011
Vernon Philander (right) of South Africa celebrates the big wicket of Kumar Sangakkara. South Africa seamer Vernon Philander continued his remarkable start in Test cricket as Sri Lanka were bowled out Full Story »
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All's well with Ishant, says team management
Cricket News on rediff &bull Dec 15, 2011
The Indian team management quelled concerns over Ishant Sharma's [ Images ] fitness after the pacer walked off bowling just 5.3 overs on the opening day of their first practice match against Cricket Australia [ Images ] Chairman's XI in… Full Story »
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SL struggle to lunch
Cricket News on Congoo &bull Dec 15, 2011
Vernon Philander of South Africa (left) celebrates the dismissal of Kumar Sangakkara. Sri Lanka battled to 76/3 at lunch after being put in on a bouncy, seaming wicket on day one of the first Test against Full Story »
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Dilshan says Sri Lanka will focus on test series against Proteas amid players' delayed salaries
vCricket &bull Dec 15, 2011
Centurion, Dec 15: Sri Lanka skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan has said his team will concentrate on winning a first Test match in South Africa amid the players' salaries being delayed for nine months. We are focused on cricket now. We just… Full Story »
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Indian bowlers struggle as CAC XI make 398/6
Cricket News on rediff &bull Dec 15, 2011
India's [ Images ] bowling failed to make much of an impression, as Cricket Australia [ Images ] Chairman's XI dominated the opening day of their two-day practice match, scoring 398 for 6 declared, at the Manuka Oval, in Canberra,… Full Story »
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Philander, Steyn, Smith set early precedent
Cricket 365 &bull Dec 15, 2011
Up against a Sri Lankan unit largely anticipated to fail, South Africa obliged expectation to take thorough command of the first Test on day one at Centurion on Thursday. All out for a mere 180 in their first innings, the tourists endured a solid reply from their hosts, who moved to… Full Story »
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Sri Lanka collapse to 180 all out
Cricket 365 &bull Dec 15, 2011
Sri Lanka lost their final six wickets for just 24 runs as they were bowled out for 180 before tea on day one of the first Test against South Africa on a green Centurion wicket on Thursday. Mahela Jayawardene was always going to be a threat to South Africa who… Full Story »
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Fantasy Big Bash: Ultimate XI
Cricket News on Fox Sports &bull Dec 15, 2011The Ultimate XI reads like a who's who of T20 royalty from both home and abroad, and while it's impossible to fit all of these stars in your squad, we can always dream. So before you lock in your squad for the opening round of matches - deadline for round one is Friday, December 16 at 6.30pm (EDT) - cast your eye over the most popular players in Fantasy land and make sure you don't miss out on any first-round must-haves. And remember to go head-to-head with FOX SPORTS Cricket stars Mark… Full Story »
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Australia's batsmen face boot camp before opening Test against India
Cricket News on Big News Network &bull Dec 14, 2011
Australia's captain Michael Clarke reacts as he leaves the field after losing his wicket to New Zealand's Doug Bracewell for a duck during the second Test in Hobart on 12 December. ... Full Story »
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Topics:
- India
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- Michael Clarke
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Dilshan acknowledges tough task ahead
Cricket 365 &bull Dec 14, 2011
Without a win in their last 14 Tests and now greeted by a pitch that is expected to heavily favour the home side, the issue of unpaid salaries has slipped down on the list of priorities for Sri Lanka ahead of their series opener in South Africa. Captain… Full Story »
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Hughes opts out of Big Bash to focus on Test career
vCricket &bull Dec 14, 2011
Melbourne, Dec 14 Australia's beleaguered Test opener Phil Hughes has opted out of the Big Bash Twenty20 league with Sydney Thunder to concentrate on his technique. The 23-year-old is going through a terrible form and has been out 21 times… Full Story »
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- New Zealand
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- Cricket
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Australia's batsmen face boot camp before opening Test against India
Cricket News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 14, 2011
Australia's captain Michael Clarke reacts as he leaves the field after losing his wicket to New Zealand's Doug Bracewell for a duck during the second Test in Hobart on 12 December. Australia lost by seven runs. Australia's Test team, particularly the… Full Story »
