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Ruthless India reach Champions Trophy semi-finals

India's Shikhar Dhawan (R) celebrates his century (100 Runs) with teammate Dinesh Karthik.

London World Cup holders India marched into the Champions Trophy semi-finals with an emphatic win over the West Indies on Tuesday that knocked arch-rivals Pakistan out of the race.

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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.

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Kentwell upbeat on Dean's dismissal

Jono Dean, Prime Minister's XI 2013

Lee Gaskin Ginninderra plans to do what the West Indies couldn't - send Jono Dean packing before the destructive opener makes an impact.

More gremlins in visitors' game than WACA strip

Australia's fast bowler Mitchell Starc.

Andrew Wu ALL THE rotations in the world by John Inverarity may not be enough to breathe life into this one-day series if the West Indies' lame surrender in Perth on Friday is a guide of their fortunes for the...

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Collapso kings routed for 70

Jason Holder

Andrew Wu All the rotations in the world by John Inverarity may not be enough to breathe life into this one-day series if the West Indies' meek surrender in Perth on Friday is a guide to their fortunes for the...

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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Collapso kings routed for 70

Australia's fast bowler Mitchell Starc.

Andrew Wu Australian paceman Mitchell Starc claimed 5-20 to help skittle the West Indies for 70. It took Australia less than 10 overs to reel in the modest target.

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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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Bailey and Starc shake, rattle and roll

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Andrew Wu GLENN MAXWELL followed a golden duck with a golden cheque but it was a man who could be ''flipping burgers'' and another who turned his back on the lucrative Indian Premier League that came to their...

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Maxwell: Duck that laid the golden egg

Glenn Maxwell

Andrew Wu Glenn Maxwell became Australian cricket's latest million-dollar man on Sunday.

A sad day...but one-day cricket has had its day

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Simon White On Sunday in Perth, a little more than 11,000 fans witnessed a slightly saddening spectacle, in which a once great entertainer went through the motions, desperately trying to please and excite a ...

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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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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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Watson ton helps deliver series win

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.

Live cricket commentary: Australia v West Indies, 4th ODI, SCG

Mitch Johnson

Scott Spits Real-time coverage from the fourth one-day international between Australia and West Indies at the SCG with Australia holding a 3-0 series lead.

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Live cricket commentary: Australia v West Indies, 5th ODI, MCG

Shane Watson

Scott Spits Real-time coverage from the fourth one-day international between Australia and West Indies at the MCG with Australia holding a 4-0 series lead.

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Voges takes fine ton as hosts seal series

Adam Voges

Jesse Hogan AUSTRALIA's record home-winning streak against a visiting team in one-dayers has extended to a 17th match and 16th year after it claimed a 17-run win - and with it a 5-0 series whitewash - against...

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Voges ton sets up series whitewash

Made it: Australia's James Faulkner declared safe as West Indies' Devon Thomas hits the stumps at the MCG.

Jesse Hogan Australia completes a 5-0 sweep of the one-day series against the West Indies.