July 3, 2009

Lee swings into XI for Cardiff

Filed under: News — @ 5:40 am

Brett Lee demonstrated perfectly how to deliver searing reverse-swing in preparation for what the Australians expect will be similar conditions in Cardiff

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Anderson stars in warm-up

Filed under: News — @ 4:47 am

James Anderson signalled his determination to be England’s leading pace bowler in the Ashes by taking five wickets in their warm-up match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston.

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Lee takes five but rest struggle

Filed under: News — @ 3:56 am

Brett Lee guaranteed his immediate Test future with a five-wicket haul that came in a stunning spell of reverse-swing against the England Lions

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Lee five-for secures Test berth

Filed under: News — @ 3:48 am

Brett Lee resuscitated his Test career with a devastating five-wicket haul against the England Lions in a promising sign the veteran had finally worked out how to bowl in English conditions.

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North placed on batting alert

Filed under: News — @ 12:41 am

Andrew Hilditch has warned the out-of-form Marcus North he must secure the No. 6 spot to hold his Test place

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Ashes No.5: Dennis Lillee

Filed under: News — @ 12:00 am

We continue our 30-day countdown to the first Ashes Test with Dennis Lillee, and the five wickets he took on debut in the sixth Ashes Test of 1971.

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July 2, 2009

Pakistan fine Asif for Dubai detention

Filed under: News — @ 9:50 pm

Pakistani cricket authorities on Thursday fined Mohammad Asif one million rupees ($A15,443) over the fast bowler’s 19-day detention at Dubai airport for alleged drug possession.

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Malinga agrees to T20 deal with Tasmania

Filed under: News — @ 8:34 pm

Lasith Malinga has joined Tasmania for the 2009-10 Australian domestic Twenty20 competition

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Harmison senses Aussie frailties

Filed under: News — @ 8:11 pm

Steve Harmison followed up his hostile performance for England Lions at Worcester on Wednesday by questioning the mental resolve of the Australian tourists

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Malinga signs T20 deal with Tasmania

Filed under: News — @ 7:55 pm

Lasith Malinga has joined Tasmania for the 2009-10 Australian domestic Twenty20 competition

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Gilchrist backs a Lee turnaround

Filed under: News — @ 7:34 pm

Retired Test wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has predicted a 2-1 Ashes victory for Australia and backed a “hungry” Brett Lee to turn around his woeful record in England.

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WA sign Gayle, Tasmania focus on Malinga

Filed under: News — @ 4:17 pm

Chris Gayle has signed with Western Australia and Tasmania is close to securing the services of Lasith Malinga for next season’s domestic Twenty20 tournament

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Malinga joins Tasmania for Twenty20

Filed under: News — @ 4:16 pm

Lasith Malinga has joined Tasmania for the 2009-10 Australian domestic Twenty20 competition

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Tigers sign ‘Malinga the Slinger’

Filed under: News — @ 3:59 pm

Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga will play for Tasmania in this summer’s domestic Twenty20 competition.

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Martyn gives reason for retirement

Filed under: News — @ 1:52 pm

Former Australia batsman Damien Martyn has finally revealed the whole truth behind his shock retirement midway through the last Ashes series, saying he had wanted to finish his time earlier in 2006 against South Africa.

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ICC mulls shorter Tests

Filed under: News — @ 11:10 am

The International Cricket Council is considering the option of shortening Test matches from five days to four in a bid to revamp the game’s traditional format.

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Martyn lashes out at Buchanan over 2005 Ashes

Filed under: News — @ 11:05 am

Damien Martyn has slammed his former coach John Buchanan over what he believes was poor preparation for the 2005 Ashes

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Martyn lashes out at Buchanan

Filed under: News — @ 10:54 am

Damien Martyn has slammed his former coach John Buchanan over what he believes was poor preparation for the 2005 Ashes

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Rested Hussey enjoys ‘rewarding’ innings

Filed under: News — @ 5:04 am

An unscheduled break has refreshed Michael Hussey and helped him regain the form that made him one of the game’s most prolific batsmen

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Hussey hits form in warm-up

Filed under: News — @ 4:39 am

Mike Hussey eased one of Australia’s biggest pre-Ashes headaches by returning to his commanding best against the England Lions at Worcester.

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