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Australia's chances 'rest with pacemen'
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Australian batsman Michael Hussey says his side's pacemen hold the key to victory in the first Test against India in Bangalore.
Reuters resumes Australia tour coverage
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International news agency Reuters announced it was resuming coverage of Australia's cricket tour of India after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) dropped contentious accreditation terms.
Sehwag, Gambhir make positive start
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India's openers steered the home side to 68 without loss at stumps in reply to Australia's first innings total of 430.
Warriors in charge at home
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Western Australia was in a strong position at stumps on the first day of its opening Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales at the WACA ground.
Hartley, Swan rescue Bulls at Gabba
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Wicketkeeper Chris Harley and paceman Chris Swan were forced to perform an afternoon rescue mission as Queensland posted 236 on day one of its opening Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania at the Gabba.
Langer, Hoggard to star in Hong Kong Sixes
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Australian batsman Justin Langer, England paceman Matthew Hoggard and West Indian legend Shivnarine Chanderpaul will all star at the Hong Kong Sixes next month, organisers said.
Former cricketer to plead not guilty to indecent acts
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A former first class cricketer will plead not guilty to 40 charges including acts of indecency alleged to have occurred in Canberra more than a decade ago.
Ponting encouraged by maiden India ton
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Australian captain Ricky Ponting says his maiden century in India was one of the most pleasing of his career.
Siddique leads Bangladesh to rare win
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Half-centuries from Junaid Siddique and captain Mohammad Ashraful have guided Bangladesh to its first win over New Zealand in a one-day international in Dhaka.
Ton-up Ponting keeps Aussies in contention
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Ricky Ponting ended his run drought on Indian soil as Australia reached 4 for 254 at stumps on day one of the first Test.
Ponting, Katich flay India after early shock
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Australia rode the partnership of Ricky Ponting and Simon Katich to reach 2 for 166 at tea on day one of the first Test.
Australia makes poor start in Bangalore
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Australia lost Matthew Hayden for a duck after winning the toss and electing to bat in the first Test against India in Bangalore.
Australia batting, White debuts
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Australia has won the toss and opted to bat in the first Test against India in Bangalore.
Noffke not giving up Test hopes
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Queensland paceman Ashley Noffke says he has not given up hope of winning a place in the Australian Test team this summer.
Reuters boycotts India-Australia series
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International news agency Reuters has suspended its coverage of Australia's cricket tour of India because of what it calls unacceptable terms regarding vision and images.
Stop retirement talk, Kumble tells media
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An angry Indian captain Anil Kumble has lashed out at the media for dwelling on the retirement plans of senior players ahead of the upcoming Australia series.
Ponting rubbishes cheating accusation
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Australia captain Ricky Ponting has hit out over cheating accusations ahead of today's first Test against India in Bangalore.
White, Krejza battle it out for Test spot
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Spinners Cameron White and Jason Krejza will fight for the final place in Australia's side for the opening Test against India in Bangalore tomorrow.
Blues edge Warriors in one-day opener
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News South Wales clinched a six-run victory over Western Australia in the opening one-day match of the domestic cricket season in Perth on Wednesday.
Sehwag says no to 'catches pact'
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Indian opener Virender Sehwag says he is against a "catches pact" with Australia in the upcoming Test series, after bitter memories of the last tour Down Under.
Ganguly reveals kidnap threat on daughter
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Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, who has announced his retirement, admitted his family had received a kidnap threat against his daughter Sana.
Symonds can force his way back, says Barsby
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Queensland coach Trevor Barsby believes Andrew Symonds has a great chance of being recalled into the Australian team for the first Test against New Zealand at the Gabba next month.
Warriors and Blues kick off domestic proceedings
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Western Australia and New South Wales begin the domestic cricket season with a one-day match at the WACA ground today.
Ganguly to bow out against Australia
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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has announced he will retire after the Test series against Australia, which starts tomorrow.
Aussie bowlers will do it tough: McGain
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Spinner Bryce McGain says the Australian bowlers have a tough challenge ahead of them against India.
