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Faulkner called up to take on Windies

Lee Gaskin Tasmanian all-rounder James Faulkner has been called into Australia's one-day squad.

Faulkner steps up to make the most of Henriques' misfortune

Lee Gaskin TASMANIAN all-rounder James Faulkner has been called into Australia's one-day squad to replace the injured Moises Henriques and is in line to make his ODI debut against the West Indies later this...

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Windies primed for Manuka

Lee Gaskin Prime Minister’s XI: The West Indies plan to use their inside knowledge of local conditions and players gained from the Big Bash League to upset a revamped Australian one-day side.

Jayawardene calls for strong start against 'wounded' Australians

Lee Gaskin Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene is bracing for a vicious backlash from Michael Clarke's men as the visitors attempt to break through for their first Test victory in Australia.

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Jayawardene wary of 'wounded soldiers'

Lee Gaskin SRI LANKA captain Mahela Jayawardene is bracing for a vicious backlash from Michael Clarke's men as the visitors try to break through for their first Test victory in Australia.

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Verdict looms on Watson warm-up at Manuka Oval before Test

Lee Gaskin NSW will announce on Friday whether Australian all-rounder Shane Watson will make his comeback from injury in next week's Sheffield Shield match in Canberra.

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Ruck beefs up armaments with help from death bowler

Lee Gaskin FORMER New Zealand speedster Shane Bond was renowned as one of the most devastating death bowlers in world cricket - a trait fellow Kiwi Sian Ruck is hoping to replicate for the ACT Meteors.