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.

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.

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Haddin looks to a triumphant homecoming

Lee Gaskin Veteran wicketkeeper Brad Haddin will be looking to secure a triumphant Canberra homecoming as he attempts to steer NSW to a crucial Sheffield Shield win on Friday.

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Lehmann backs Blues to cover star duo

Lee Gaskin QUEENSLAND coach Darren Lehmann believes NSW has the depth to cover the loss of international duo Shane Watson and Mitchell Starc in this week's Sheffield Shield match in Canberra.

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Relaxed Khawaja rediscovers his touch

Lee Gaskin Queensland batsman Usman Khawaja is keen for a big score in Canberra this week to keep his name near the top of the Australian selectors' list.

LIVE CRICKET: NSW v Queensland, Manuka Oval

Lee Gaskin Follow our coverage of the NSW Blues v Queensland Bulls Sheffield Shield match, live from Manuka Oval. All times in AEDST.

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Khawaja out to prove Test skills among stars

Lee Gaskin Australia's forgotten batsman Usman Khawaja will have the perfect opportunity to press his claims for a Test recall in next week's star-studded Sheffield Shield match in Canberra.