Cricket
Red-hot West Indies set to push Manuka to capacity
Lee Gaskin The West Indies' stunning Twenty20 world championship success has lifted hopes of the full house sign going up at Manuka Oval twice in the space of eight days.
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Winter into Redbacks as Lyon packs his bag
Lee Gaskin ACT Comets young gun Nick Winter will be among several familiar faces at the South Australian Redbacks.
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Ayre eyes broader horizons
Lee Gaskin ACT Comets batsman Aaron Ayre is likely to seek greener pastures next season.
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Test ump back to roots
Lee Gaskin He's stared down Dennis Lillee and always has a laugh with West Indies legend Clive Lloyd.
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Winter looks to give Comets a parting gift
Lee Gaskin Even after a summer to remember in the capital, Nick Winter is hoping to move on next year.
Cricket
ACT all-rounder saves day for the Bulls
Lee Gaskin Shocked simply to get the call-up for the Ryobi Cup final, Jason Floros cast aside an injury-affected season to play a leading role in the Queensland Bulls securing the title.
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Kentwell upbeat on Dean's dismissal
Lee Gaskin Ginninderra plans to do what the West Indies couldn't - send Jono Dean packing before the destructive opener makes an impact.
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Unbeaten 300 puts Dean with elite
Lee Gaskin SIR DONALD BRADMAN, Michael Clarke, Mark Taylor and Matthew Hayden have all reached the magic triple-century milestone.
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Canberra still in the Test match mix
Lee Gaskin ACT SPORTS Minister Andrew Barr says bringing Test cricket to Canberra is a realistic goal, but it won't be at the expense of Tasmania.
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Triple-century maker Dean keeps options open
Lee Gaskin A remarkable triple-century one day, playing with your nine-month-old son the next.
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Stars align for sell-out Manuka showdown
Lee Gaskin A near full-strength national side will converge on Canberra for the city's inaugural visit by the Australian team on Wednesday.
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Bailey wants Ashes call
Lee Gaskin AUSTRALIAN batsman George Bailey wants to follow David Warner's lead and use his blistering limited-overs form to force his way into the Test team.
Curator reckons pitch will be a big hit
Lee Gaskin IT'S THE kind of pitch that batsmen salivate over and forces bowlers into premature retirement.
Third ODI
Ideal surface gives Clarke some cause for thought
Lee Gaskin ONE look at the Manuka Oval pitch and some inside knowledge from Brad Haddin has convinced Michael Clarke the winless West Indies are going to be difficult to contain on the flat surface.
Cricket
CA issues challenge to cricket in ACT
Lee Gaskin Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland says Canberrans should treat the inaugural visit of the Australian team like it's the last, to prove the demand for elite cricket is genuine.
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.
Clarke gears up for flat-track shoot-out
Lee Gaskin One look at the Manuka Oval pitch and some inside knowledge from Brad Haddin have convinced Australian skipper Michael Clarke the winless West Indies are going to be difficult to contain on the flat...
Cricket
Watson back to best with ton
Lee Gaskin Australia can switch its focus to the upcoming tour of India after sealing the limited overs series with the West Indies in Canberra.
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Watson ton helps deliver series win
Lee Gaskin AUSTRALIA can switch their focus to the upcoming tour of India after sealing the limited-overs series with the West Indies in Canberra on Wednesday night.
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Stars back Canberra bid for international games
Lee Gaskin Australian captain Michael Clarke has joined cricket greats in throwing support behind Canberra becoming a regular fixture on the international calendar.
