Cricket
Lyon will fight for Ashes spot
Lee Gaskin Nathan Lyon has consulted Michael Clarke about what he needs to do to retain his place in the Test side for the Ashes.
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Winter into Redbacks as Lyon packs his bag
Lee Gaskin ACT Comets young gun Nick Winter will be among several familiar faces at the South Australian Redbacks.
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Nielsen a world away from chaos in India
Lee Gaskin The last time Australia was in India, Tim Nielsen was at the helm of the national team and Shane Watson scored a century in Mohali.
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Winter looks to give Comets a parting gift
Lee Gaskin Even after a summer to remember in the capital, Nick Winter is hoping to move on next year.
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Unbeaten 300 puts Dean with elite
Lee Gaskin SIR DONALD BRADMAN, Michael Clarke, Mark Taylor and Matthew Hayden have all reached the magic triple-century milestone.
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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.
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Ideal surface gives Clarke some cause for thought
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.
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CA issues challenge to cricket in ACT
Lee Gaskin Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland says Canberrans should treat the inaugural visit of the Australian team like it's the last, to prove the demand for elite cricket is genuine.
Near full-strength side ready to tackle Windies at Manuka
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
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...
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Watson back to best with ton
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.
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Pollard's classic one for the ages
Lee Gaskin Kieron Pollard’s regarded as one of the most devastating hitters in world cricket. But he shone in the field on Wednesday.
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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.
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Stars back Canberra bid for international games
Lee Gaskin Australian captain Michael Clarke has joined cricket greats in throwing support behind Canberra becoming a regular fixture on the international calendar.
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Ponting backs rotation and Nine
Lee Gaskin Retired great Ricky Ponting says rotating players in and out of the Australian team is part of the modern game, but reckons Channel Nine has every right to feel short-changed for showing games with...
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Nine has a valid point, but players need to be rested, says Ponting
Lee Gaskin Retired great Ricky Ponting admits Channel Nine has every right to feel short-changed.
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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Sri Lankan bowlers toil on first day of tour
Lee Gaskin Based on first impressions, Sri Lanka is in store for a long, hot and ultimately unsuccessful Australian summer.
