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Cricket Australia fines Warner over tweets

David Warner.

Chloe Saltau David Warner's twitter tirade at journalists has cost him a $5750 fine, the maximum financial penalty for a first offence.

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Boycott hails century-maker Root

Joe Root.

Joe Root became the first Yorkshireman to score a maiden Test century at Headingley to put England on top top after day two of the second Test against New Zealand.

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Australia better than many think: Strauss

Andrew Strauss

London Triple Ashes-winning former England captain Andrew Strauss predicts Australia will defy their doubters by putting up a huge fight in the coming series.

Australia's all-bowler Test team

Peter Siddle, bastman.

The radical ploy to revolutionise Australia's Ashes fortunes focuses on bowlers who can bat a bit.

Cricket Australia bags naming-right deal

Cricket Australia has overcome widespread pessimism about the national team's Ashes prospects to seal bumper sponsorship deals for its home Test and one-day series.

Australia's 2013 Ashes squad

Australia's selectors turn to experience and leadership for the Test team, and some raw new faces for the Australia A squad.

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Australia turns to veterans to plug the experience gap for Ashes

Chris Rogers

Phil Lutton Australian selectors have turned to veterans to lead the charge for the Ashes, putting their faith in batsman Chris Rogers and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin as they revealed the 16-man squad to tour...

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MacGill, Mallett to spin Australia in a new direction

Stuart MacGill.

Chloe Saltau Stuart MacGill was bamboozled by so many coaches during his career that he has become one. Ashley Mallett was so critical of Cricket Australia's spin program that he has been invited to join it.

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Live cricket commentary: India v Australia, 4th Test, day three

Cricket ball breaking stumps.

Stephen Samuelson Follow our real-time coverage of the third day of the fourth Test between India and Australia in Delhi.

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Gillespie predicts tough Ashes for Australia

Jason Gillespie

London Former Test paceman believes confusion over Australia's batting line-up a serious problem.

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It's strike rates, not economy rates: Shane Warne tackles Australia's spin bowling problem

Shane Warne.

Chris Barrett HYDERABAD: Shane Warne argues Australia's young spin bowlers are being neglected at domestic level by captains, coaches and curators, citing a lack of attention to their development as the reason for...

Live cricket commentary: India v Australia, 1st Test, day four

Dhoni

Richard Shute Follow our real-time coverage of the fourth day of the first Test between India and Australia in Chennai. Our live text commentary, live scores and live statistics start again at 3pm on Monday.

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Victorian spinner turning heads in South Australia

James Muirhead

Jesse Hogan James Muirhead has allegedly been chased by South Australia.

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Live cricket commentary: India v Australia, 4th Test, day one

Shane Watson

Richard Shute Follow our real-time coverage of the first day of the fourth Test between India and Australia in Delhi. Our live text commentary, live scores and live statistics begins at 2.30pm (AEDT).

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Australia dressing room still in flux

Cricket: Australia versus South Africa (Thumbnail)

Chloe Saltau Two contrasting pictures of the Australian team's cultural malaise have emerged from the mess in Mohali.

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Australia battles India's fever pitch

Cricket pitch.

Chris Barrett It is little wonder the Australian camp entered the final Test doubting it would last four days, let alone five.

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Live cricket commentary: India v Australia, 4th Test, day two

Shane Watson

Scott Spits Follow our real-time coverage of the second day of the fourth Test between India and Australia in Delhi. Our live text commentary, live scores and live statistics begins at 2.30pm (AEDT).

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Lyon the mane man as Australia fires up

Nathan Lyon

Chris Barrett Delhi: Carted around at Chennai and then dumped, Nathan Lyon's immediate future as Australia's No.1 spin bowler was up in the air.

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Australia survives no-Clarke test

Michael Clarke.

Chris Barrett Where would Australia be without Michael Clarke? It is a question, generally of the rhetorical variety, that has been posed often lately.

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Live cricket commentary: India v Australia, 3rd Test, day two

Michael Clarke

Scott Spits Follow our real-time coverage of the second day of the third Test between India and Australia in Mohali. Our live text commentary, live scores and live statistics begins at 2.30pm (AEDT).

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