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Injured Clarke may miss key clash

Jesse Hogan Captain sprained right ankle in a fielding drill at Bellerive on Tuesday morning.

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Hughes ton pivotal as hosts level series

Jesse Hogan A SECOND century within a fortnight from Phillip Hughes was pivotal in Australia winning its final ODI against Sri Lanka to salvage a two-all series draw.

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Hughes sets Sri Lanka a hard target

Jesse Hogan A second century within a fortnight from Phillip Hughes was pivotal in Australia winning its final ODI against Sri Lanka to salvage a two-all series draw.

Bowlers hardly raise sweat

Jesse Hogan When Australia's selectors next meet, they will not be able to use Boxing Day Test as a crutch for their decision.

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Sri Lanka bats itself back into contention

Jesse Hogan Australia's unusually large bowling attack is again under scrutiny as Sri Lanka bats steadily, trailing Australia by just eight runs at tea.

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Hussey guides Australia to 3-0 win

Jesse Hogan Mike Hussey has finished his international career in a situation he is well accustomed to: playing an influential role in shepherding his team to victory.

Ultimate team man plays a final, selfless role to lead Australia to victory

Jesse Hogan Mike Hussey finishes his international career shepherding his team to victory.

A fitting end to dependable career

Jesse Hogan MIKE HUSSEY finished his international career in a situation he was used to: playing an influential role in shepherding his team to victory.

One-day wonders step in to give Lankans positive vibe

Jesse Hogan SRI LANKA will start the ODI series comforted by the fact their achievements in 50-over cricket in Australia easily trump their poor Test record Down Under.

Ruthless streak missing despite dominant display

Jesse Hogan DAY one of the Boxing Day Test was, at least until the finals drinks break, set to be a triumph for Australia with bat and ball.

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Lankans brace for hostilities

Jesse Hogan Mahela Jayawardene relishes prospect of hostile MCG crowd seeking retribution against Sri Lanka for recent ball-tampering accusations against Victorian paceman Peter Siddle.

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Sangakkara's ton of motivation

Jesse Hogan If international cricket was a kingdom, Kumar Sangakkara would be a senior royal.

Mathews anointed next Sri Lankan skipper

Jesse Hogan Angelo Mathews has been cited as Sri Lanka’s likely next captain after current leader Mahela Jayawardene confirmed he would relinquish the captaincy after the current Test and limited-overs tour of...

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First-day honours to Australia as Lankan pacemen miss the mark

Jesse Hogan GOING by the scorecards, Michael Clarke was taking a risk when he chose to bat first at Bellerive, given the three first-class matches that preceded the opening Test against Sri Lanka produced an...

Even top order has Australians on top

Jesse Hogan Most even Test batting performance for a while puts team in dominant position.

Batsmen come to party at last

Jesse Hogan Australia's most even Test batting performance in almost three years has put them in a dominant position in the series-opening Test against Sri Lanka.

Expensive Starc tests faith of selectors

Jesse Hogan MITCHELL STARC must regain his accuracy in time for Sri Lanka's fourth-innings chase in the Hobart Test after he finished as Australia's most expensive Test bowler for the second consecutive innings.

Siddle leads the way in an all-round disciplined display

Jesse Hogan IF AUSTRALIA emerge from Hobart with their first Test win of the summer it will be reward for doing the little things - rotating the strike with the bat, stifling scoring with the ball - better than...

Slowly but surely the wheel turns

Jesse Hogan If Australia emerges from Hobart with its first Test win of the summer, it will be a reward for doing the little things.

Starc has to hit the target

Jesse Hogan Pressure on left-armer after he finishes as most expensive for second consecutive innings.