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Stars to take injuries into bat

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Chloe Saltau Several Southern Stars will carry niggling injuries into women's World Cup.

Perera in mix as injuries hit Lankans

Thisara Perera.

Chris Barrett Sri Lanka is likely to turn to one of its Big Bash contingent for the final match of the Test series.

Review to stem tide of injuries

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Chris Barrett AUSTRALIA'S high performance chief Pat Howard conceded the spate of fast-bowling injuries was ''not good enough'', saying a wide-ranging review of the management of pacemen was under way to stem the...

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From bad to worse: injuries to Lee and Watson add salt to Australia's wounds

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Chris Barrett Australia have endured a disastrous day in the north-east of England, completing a 3-0 one-day series defeat and losing Shane Watson and Brett Lee to calf injuries.

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Australia ravaged by injuries as five ruled out of first Test

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Chris Barrett Australia's preparations for the first Test against New Zealand are in turmoil with five players - Ryan Harris, Mitchell Johnson, Pat Cummins, Shaun Marsh and Shane Watson - all ruled out today.

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Pattinson injuries no worry for Arthur

James Pattinson is set to miss the start of the Caribbean tour due to injury but there's no way coach Mickey Arthur is going to ask the young Australian quick to ease up.

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Injuries strip Aussie bowling stocks to the bone

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Andrew Wu Australia have been stripped to the bare essentials with their fast-bowling stocks for the third Test after Peter Siddle and James Pattinson were sent home from the Caribbean due to back injuries on...

Bulls set to buck injuries

By Wayne Heming Queensland's inglorious position on the Pura Cup table has tempted selectors to rush players back from injury for this weekend's clash with South Australia.

Injuries, Proteas cripple Black Caps

A horror day for New Zealand in the first cricket Test against South Africa ended with fast bowler Shane Bond heading home injured.

Injuries sideline Symonds, Lee, Watson

Adam Cooper Australian trio Andrew Symonds, Brett Lee and Shane Watson are all in doubt to make next year's tour of South Africa due to injury.

India, England hit by injuries

Pace bowlers Ishant Sharma of India and Ryan Sidebottom of England will miss Friday's opening match of the seven-game one-day series in Rajkot due to injuries.

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Younger Marsh learns his lessons, looks forward

Mitchell Marsh.

Chloe Saltau But Mitchell Marsh still feels his lapses of the past year were blown out of proportion.

Ryder hits the gym

Jesse Ryder.

New Zealand cricketer makes significant step in his return to fitness.

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Homework begins long before tour, says Clarke

Australian cricket captain, Michael Clarke

David Sygall This time, the Australians will definitely do their homework.

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Watson fails again as Rajasthan wins in IPL

Shane Watson.

Shane Watson's batting woes in India continued on Monday night but the Rajasthan Royals had two other Australians to thank as they scored a comfortable 19-run win over the Kolkata Knight Riders.

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National contracts to spread the load

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Chloe Saltau and Andrew Wu State of Australian cricket will be revealed when national contracts are handed out.

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Nappy days: fatherhood will ease pain for Watson's likely return

Shane Watson and wife Lee Watson

Chris Barrett IT WAS early afternoon on Monday when Shane Watson strode back into the hotel Australia are staying at in the city of Chandigarh, a 20-minute bus ride to the site of the third Test against India.

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Hughes hung out to dry

Phillip Hughes.

Chris Barrett Australian management have been accused of failing to properly equip Phillip Hughes for the rigours of India, after his batting coach said they ''prepared him to fail'' by blocking the left-hander...

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Flower bristles over claims of England 'holiday camp'

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Andy Flower has hit out at suggestions that England enjoyed a "holiday camp" atmosphere before the start of their New Zealand tour but will review the way the side prepare for first Test matches away...

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When you've stopped laughing, Arthur's decision does make sense

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Richard Hinds There is a serious side to this comic turn on the Indian tour, writes Richard Hinds.

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