Kevin Pietersen
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Sixers set their sights on Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen could play for champions Sydney Sixers in this summer's Big Bash Twenty20 tournament, after Pakistan refused permission for Umar Akmal to turn out for the Champions League winners.
Boult double rocks England in first Test
New Zealand took charge of the first Test at Lord's on Thursday, reducing England to 160 for four when rain forced an early close to the opening day.
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Spark of hope still flickers among the Ashes
Richard Hinds NO, I didn't have Brad Haddin in my Ashes squad. Thought his time had passed. Didn't believe he had done enough to displace the incumbent Matthew Wade, or even earn a touring berth ahead of Tim Paine.
Live coverage: 2013 Ashes squad announcement
Will Brodie Australia's 2013 Ashes squad: Michael Clarke (C), Brad Haddin (VC), Jackson Bird, Ed Cowan, James Faulkner, Ryan Harris, Phil Hughes, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, James Pattinson, Chris Rogers, Peter...
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Homework begins long before tour, says Clarke
David Sygall This time, the Australians will definitely do their homework.
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Injured Pietersen still on sidelines
London Star England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy following a repeat MRI scan on his injured right knee on Wednesday.
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Wisden names Clarke as No. 1
Chloe Saltau Michael Clarke's phenomenal batting in 2012 has earned the Australian captain another accolade, as Wisden's leading cricketer in the world.
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Wisden names Clarke No. 1
Chloe Saltau Test captain Michael Clarke on Wednesday was named Wisden's leading cricketer of 2012, becoming only the third Australian to receive the honour.
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Tremlett returns to England cricket squad
London Surrey fast bowler Chris Tremlett has been named in England's 30-man squad for the mid-year international season.
Injured Pietersen out of final Test
Auckland England batsman will miss final Test against New Zealand and Indian Premier League due to a knee injury.
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The evidence is in, time to sift through Ashes to find a squad
Richard Hinds The ignominious tour of India has drawn to an appropriately calamitous conclusion. The Sheffield Shield - the anachronistic bugbear that complicates the scheduling of Big Bash League games and...
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Cook backs Compton as England Test opener
Dunedin England cricket captain Alastair Cook says Nick Compton's "intense" approach to batting at the top of the order is worth persevering with.
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NZ have reckless England on the ropes
Inept English batting and a rare New Zealand century opening stand has the hosts in full control after the second day of the first Test in Dunedin.
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No joke: enough's enough
Chris Barrett Standing down of four players is Mickey Arthur's undeniable statement that enough is enough.
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Flower bristles over claims of England 'holiday camp'
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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Players have only got themselves to blame
Chris Barrett It wasn't by coincidence that Mickey Arthur described Monday's stunning development in India as Australia's ''Kevin Pietersen'' moment.
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England's batsmen in control
New Zealand's decision to bowl first is haunting them as England take command of the second cricket Test on day one in Wellington.
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England batsmen control second Test
Wellington New Zealand admit their ragged bowling has handed England command of the second cricket Test on day one in Wellington.
Geoff Lawson
Who's going to tap Sachin on the shoulder? Nobody in India
Geoff Lawson The forthcoming Indo-Aussie Test series presents major challenges for both teams. India have recently lost 2-1 to England on home soil after winning the opening Test.
Brendan McArdle
Free agents found to have their price
Brendan McArdle The drawing power of the Indian Premier League is destabilising national teams.
