Clarke is world's best batsman

Sydney Australian captain reclaims top spot in the latest ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen.

The long goodbye: Ponting's retirement could trigger exodus of batting greats in autumn of careers

RICKY Ponting's decision to retire could be the start of an exodus of other batting greats, including Indian maestro Sachin Tendulkar and South Africa's Jacques Kallis.

Over too soon: Ricky Ponting's last stand was short of runs but full of emotion

Chloe Saltau Ricky Ponting raised both arms to all parts of the WACA Ground and said farewell to cricket.

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Starc keeps Test hope alive as Copeland breaks down on steps

Andrew Wu Mitchell Starc was outdone by his fellow NSW quicks but, unlike injured Trent Copeland, he has another chance to earn a recall for the second Test in Adelaide.

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Bangladesh 2-45, chasing Windies Test win

Dhaka Bangladesh, needing 245 to win, were 2-45 at lunch on the fifth and final day in the first Test against the West Indies in Dhaka on Saturday.

Best bowls Windies to victory

Dhaka Paceman grabs his maiden five-wicket haul to help West Indies beat Bangladesh by 77 runs in first Test.

Powell, Chanderpaul put Windies on top

Dhaka Veteran and relative newcomer hit stubborn hundreds to give the West Indies a commanding start against Bangladesh.

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England in series box seat

Nottingham England can wrap up a series win against the West Indies if it wins the second Test.

Bravo may return

All-rounder Dwayne Bravo selected for a West Indies training camp.

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Aussies prepare for Windies pace barrage

Andrew Wu Australia's batsmen are bracing for a baptism of fire from an emerging West Indies pace attack when the first Test starts in Bridgetown on Saturday.

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Live: 1st Test - Australia v West Indies

Andrew Wu Join Andrew Wu for coverage of the first Test between Australia and the West Indies in Bridgetown, Barbados.

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Dropped catches and flat pitch leaves honours even on opening day

Andrew Wu Australia failed to take their chances against the West Indies as the hosts belied their lowly status to make life difficult for the tourists on the opening day of the first Test in Bridgetown on...

Windies to turn to spin to exploit Australia's inexperience

Andrew Wu in Bridgetown The West Indies will prey on Australia's lack of experience in Caribbean conditions on Monday by unleashing emerging spinner Devendra Bishoo on a pitch sporting numerous foot marks in Bridgetown.

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Lyon faces the toughest test of his career in Caribbean: Watson

Andrew Wu Nathan Lyon has had to learn fast in his fledgling Test career and he will need to show that quality if he is to overcome his biggest challenge yet in the Caribbean.

Chanderpaul defies Aussies to mark 25th Test ton

Andrew Wu, Bridgetown Shivnarine Chanderpaul set the example, and Australia's weary batsmen must follow his lead if the visitors are to avoid defeat in the first Test after another trying day in the field on Sunday in...

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Harris goes from drinks waiter to hero

Andrew Wu Bridgetown, Barbados: Ryan Harris arrived in the Caribbean expecting to be a drinks waiter in the first Test but instead he played a starring role which may yet deliver Australia a stunning triumph...

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Bowlers put Aussies in control as Windies fall into trap

Andrew Wu Michael Clarke laid the booby trap and the West Indies obligingly walked into it as Australia seized control of the first Test after a day of massive fluctuations in Bridgetown.

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Clarke demanding all-round skills

Andrew Wu, Port Of Spain Australian captain Michael Clarke believes Test cricket is following the evolutionary process of its one-day international and Twenty20 cousins where players with all-round skills are coveted.

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Live: 2nd Test - Australia v West Indies

Andrew Wu Join Andrew Wu for live coverage of the second day of the second Test between Australia and West Indies in Port of Spain.

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