Lee Gaskin

Lee Gaskin

Cricket

Stars align for sell-out Manuka showdown

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

Cricket

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.

Cricket

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.

Third ODI

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...

Comments 1

Cricket

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.

Cricket

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.

Cricket

Watson inspires Manuka victory

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 06:  Shane Watson of Australia celebrates his century during the Commonwealth Bank One Day International Series between Australia and the West Indies at Manuka Oval on February 6, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

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 on Wednesday night.

Cricket

Rain expected to clear for Prime Minister's XI

Rain cancelled the Prime Minister's XI cricket match at Manuka Oval in 2012.

Lee Gaskin Rain at Manuka Oval is expected to clear, allowing Cricket ACT to breathe a sigh of relief after last year’s match with Sri Lanka was abandoned due to rain.

Cricket

Haddin, Gayle on collision course

Brad Haddin

Lee Gaskin Prime Minister’s XI: Test off-spinner Nathan Lyon is in no doubt what corner he'll be in for Haddin v Gayle II, but the main combatants are eager to put their Big Bash League stoush to bed ahead of...

Haddin, Gayle spat 'is over'

Chris Gayle of the Thunder and Brad Haddin of the Sixers.

Lee Gaskin Brad Haddin and Chris Gale are eager to put their BBL stoush to bed ahead of their rematch.

Faulkner called up to take on Windies

James Faulkner.

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

James Faulkner

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...

Cricket

Windies primed for Manuka

Dwayne Bravo

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.

Not about me, says Ponting of farewell

PM's XI captain Ricky Ponting at the team hotel ahead of the game tomorrow at Manuka Oval against the West Indies.

Chris Wilson and Lee Gaskin Canberra cricket lovers will be keeping one eye to the heavens today in the hope rain doesn't ruin the Prime Minister's XI match at Manuka Oval for the second year in a row.

Comments 6

Prime Minister's XI

Haddin, Gayle share fleeting moment in middle

Brad Haddin.

Lee Gaskin Prime Minister's XI: Chris Gayle didn't play, but still managed to get up close and personal with Brad Haddin.

Cricket

Cricket in the spotlight

19TH FEBRUARY 2012 -SPORT -STORY CHRIS DUTTON- THE CANBERRA TIMES- PHOTO BY MELISSA ADAMS.
Steve Luby of Evatt.

Lee Gaskin Welcome to Canberra's day-night cricket revolution.

Cricket

Lights put to the test ahead of Prime Minister’s XI action

Manuka cricket lights are being positioned correctly to ensure no area is unlit on the field. Pictured is Wayne Webster.

Lee Gaskin Before West Indian master blaster Chris Gayle targets the Australian bowling attack, the newest additions to Canberra’s skyline are getting their own workout.

Cricket

Let there be light: Manuka ready for night shift

Sport - Manuka cricket lights are being positioned correctly to ensure no area is unlit on the field. Photograph of Wayne Webster working on the lights. 9th January 2013. Photo by Katherine Griffiths of The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin Before West Indian master-blaster Chris Gayle targets the Australian bowling attack, the newest additions to Canberra's skyline are getting their own workout.