Spin depth an issue as India tour looms

Chris Barrett National selector John Inverarity concerned at the depth of spin-bowling stocks.

Selectors worried by low stocks

Chris Barrett National selector John Inverarity admits concern at the depth of spin bowling stocks before Australia's testing tour of India next month.

Can't put a positive spin on Tahir's figures

Chris Barrett Imran Tahir's world record bowing figures in Adelaide beg the question: Will he follow in the footsteps of Michael Clarke and his MC329 line of cricket gear.

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England's bowlers are 'gettable', declares Warner

Chris Barrett, London David Warner has set the scene for today's second one-day international at The Oval by claiming England's celebrated bowling line-up is "gettable" and even suggesting the opposition pacemen looked...

Australia set England modest target

Chris Barrett, London AUSTRALIA have set England a target of 252 to win the second one-day international at the Oval, enjoying a mixed outing with the bat after being tied down for a long period when the scorer was barely...

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England cruise to victory as Johnson comeback falls flat

Chris Barrett, London Mitchell Johnson's return to the international game brought even the world's most famous cricket tragic, Mick Jagger, to the Oval and there were any number of Rolling Stones songs suitable for cheap...

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Two sets down: Arthur calls on Australia to follow Federer's lead

Chris Barrett in Durham Australia coach Mickey Arthur has urged his players to invoke the spirit of six-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer in an effort to fight their way back into the one-day international series...

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Australia's grim tour of England ends in another defeat

Chris Barrett in Manchester If this was indeed some kind of preview for next English summer, the Ashes will not be pretty viewing.

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