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Leap from seventh to a whisker from the top not impossible

Chris Barrett, Andrew Wu REMARKABLY, underachieving Australia could vault from a world ranking of seventh to within a fraction of top spot in the next three weeks and George Bailey, the captain in the shortest format, admits...

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Bailey 'irked' by lack of success

Andrew Wu and Chris Barrett Underachieving Australia could remarkably vault from seventh to within a fraction of top spot.

'Worst' pace attack won't test batsmen, says Hogg

Chris Barrett, Andrew Wu SRI LANKA'S fast bowling attack is the worst to come to Australia and will not give the home team any clarity about its top order by the summer's end, says former Test paceman Rodney Hogg.

Thorough exam to come for Hughes

Andrew Wu IT MAY not be the green monster that devoured him last year but Phillip Hughes's remodelled technique is set to receive a stern first-up examination when he resumes his Test career on the...

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Twenty Twenty20 moments

Andrew Wu The shortest form of cricket played at an international level has come a long way in a short time.

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Starc keeps Test hope alive as Copeland breaks down on steps

Andrew Wu Mitchell Starc was outdone by his fellow NSW quicks but, unlike injured Trent Copeland, he has another chance to earn a recall for the second Test in Adelaide.

Final insult: Australia risk falling below Ireland in T20 rankings

Andrew Wu Cricket: Australia will suffer more Twenty20 shame if they cannot avenge their record first-up loss to Pakistan on Saturday morning – they will fall behind Ireland in the world rankings.

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Ireland set to topple hapless Australians

Andrew Wu Another loss and Australia will fall behind Ireland in the world Twenty20 world rankings.

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Unpaid Sri Lanka playing for love

Andrew Wu This summer's tri-series will be played against the backdrop of a worrying pay dispute.