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An unwanted hat-trick for Johnson in the IPL

Mitchell Johnson

Dumped for the Ashes, Mitchell Johnson has suffered more cricketing misfortune as the victim of a bizarre "hat-trick" in the Indian Premier League.

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Even Gayle lost for words after fastest century in cricket

Cricket. Big Bash. West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle at a press conference for Sydney Thunder.
Wednesday 12th December, 2012
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Nick Hoult Explosive West Indies opener Chris Gayle smashed a century off 30 balls in an Indian Premier League match today and finished on 175 not out, the highest Twenty20 innings.

Breakfast gives Gayle plenty of runs

Batsmen everywhere will now be ordering a pancake, plain omelette and a hot chocolate for breakfast, hoping it can have the same effect on them as it did on Chris Gayle on Tuesday as he smashed the...

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England rattle New Zealand three times before stumps, imposing itself further on the second Test.

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Shillingford starts for Windies

Zimbabwe crumbled yet again to the spin of Shane Shillingford as the West Indies reached a commanding position at the close of the first day of the second and final Test at Windsor Park, Dominica.

Australians hatch plan to steal thunder from Gayle

Chris Gayle

Justin Chadwick AUSTRALIA will be aiming to add to the pain of Chris Gayle's dismal summer during the upcoming five-match one-day series against the West Indies, starting on Friday at the WACA Ground.

Live cricket scores and commentary: Australia v West Indies

West Indies batsman Kieran Powell (L) is caught behind from the bowling of Australia's Mitchell Starc (R) during the One-Day International cricket match between Australia and the West Indies at the WACA ground on February 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Tony ASHBY  IMAGE STRICTLY RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE  -  STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE

Simon White Live coverage of the first one-dayer between Australia and the West Indies from the WACA.

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Starc, Bailey star in convincing win

George Bailey

George Bailey answered his critics in dominant fashion and Mitchell Starc again wreaked havoc with the ball as Australia posted a 54-run victory over the West Indies in the second one-day...

Live cricket scores and commentary: Australia v West Indies, February 3

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Simon White Australia and the West Indies square off in this second game of their one-day international series.

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Watson back for Manuka as squad off to India

Shane Watson

Andrew Wu Shane Watson will make his comeback to international cricket in Canberra this week as Cricket Australia aims to juggle competing interests at home and overseas.

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Stars align for sell-out Manuka showdown

Shane Watson

Lee Gaskin A near full-strength national side will converge on Canberra for the city's inaugural visit by the Australian team on Wednesday.

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Gayle's Manuka mission

News: Chris Gayle from the West Indies Cricket team trains at the Manuka Cricket Oval in preparation for their game against the Prime Minister's XI.  28th of January 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Lee Gaskin IF THERE'S any ground in Australia where Chris Gayle is going to rediscover his explosive best, it's Manuka Oval.

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Hope for Gayle to blow hot

Chris Gayle.

Lee Gaskin If there's any ground in Australia where Chris Gayle is going to rediscover his explosive best, it's Manuka Oval.

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Ideal surface gives Clarke some cause for thought

Michael Clarke

Lee Gaskin ONE look at the Manuka Oval pitch and some inside knowledge from Brad Haddin has convinced Michael Clarke the winless West Indies are going to be difficult to contain on the flat surface.

Near full-strength side ready to tackle Windies at Manuka

Shane Watson Manuka Oval selection.

Lee Gaskin A near full-strength national side will converge on Canberra for the city's inaugural visit by the Australian cricket team.

Clarke gears up for flat-track shoot-out

News/Sport. Australian cricket captain, Michael Clarke, at his hotel, ahead of the One Day International game against the West Indies at Manuka Oval on Wednesday. 5th. February 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin One look at the Manuka Oval pitch and some inside knowledge from Brad Haddin have convinced Australian skipper Michael Clarke the winless West Indies are going to be difficult to contain on the flat...

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Watson back to best with ton

Shane Watson.

Lee Gaskin Australia can switch its focus to the upcoming tour of India after sealing the limited overs series with the West Indies in Canberra.

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Six things we uncovered at Manuka

Australia's Clint McKay (L) congratulates teammate James Faulkner (R) after he took the wicket of West Indies' Chris Gayle during their one-day international cricket match at Manuka Oval in Canberra February 6, 2013.  REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

David Polkinghorne Chris Gayle is officially in a form slump, Shane Watson can bat and how good is George Bailey?

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Watson ton helps deliver series win

Shane Watson.

Lee Gaskin AUSTRALIA can switch their focus to the upcoming tour of India after sealing the limited-overs series with the West Indies in Canberra on Wednesday night.

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Faulkner fined for Gayle obscenity

James Faulkner has been fined for yelling an obscenity at Chris Gayle after bowling the West Indian in the third one-day international in Canberra.