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'Bowlers only' strategy worked beautifully, says Clarke

Will Brodie The cricket world is divided after Australia's radical "bowlers only" selection policy delivered a shock first Ashes Test triumph at Trent Bridge.

Live coverage: 2013 Ashes squad announcement

Will Brodie Australia's 2013 Ashes squad: Michael Clarke (C), Brad Haddin (VC), Jackson Bird, Ed Cowan, James Faulkner, Ryan Harris, Phil Hughes, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, James Pattinson, Chris Rogers, Peter...

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Bowling them over

Will Brodie Tough times call for some lateral thinking. Make that radical thinking. There's nothing tougher than the prospect of back-to-back Ashes embarrassments.

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Poms gloat as Australian cricket team becomes a 'global laughing stock'

Will Brodie England gleeful over decision to sack four of its struggling Test cricketers.

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

Will Brodie Follow our real-time coverage of the opening day of the third Test between India and Australia in Mohali. Our live text commentary, live scores and live statistics begins at 3pm.

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Second Test selection has Australian cricket in a spin

Will Brodie Debate over the selection of Australia’s second Test team is growing louder as the visitors lick their wounds after their heavy defeat in Chennai.

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Melbourne Stars name Mascarenhas as the shock replacement for Malinga

Will Brodie Melbourne Stars, hard-hit by the absence of the Big Bash league's best fast bowler Laisth Malinga, turn to a 35-year-old who has been playing club cricket.

Jetlag no hurdle for big-hitting Hales

Will Brodie Englishman Alex Hales scores 80 off 52 balls with five fours and eight sixes, at a strike rate of 171 for the Renegades.

Ponting to retire after Perth Test

Will Brodie Ricky Ponting has announced that tomorrow’s Perth Test against South Africa, his 168th, will be his last, after an illustrious 17-year career.