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Australia complete sweep against Bangladesh
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Australia beat Bangladesh by 73 runs in Saturday's third one-day international to complete a 3-0 sweep of their series in Darwin.
Australia A plays out draw
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The three-day cricket match between Australia A and India A in Bangalore has ended in a draw.
Aussies batting first in Darwin
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Australia has won the toss and elected to bat in the third and final one-day match against Bangladesh in Darwin today.
Aussies eyeing India after Bangladesh thrashing
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Paceman Stuart Clark said Australia's lopsided one-day series against Bangladesh has been a worthwhile hit-out ahead of next month's tough tour against fierce rivals India.
Tied Test umpire Egar dies
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Former Australian cricket board chairman and international umpire Colin Egar has died at the age of 80.
Twenty20 set to dwarf Test cricket: Chappell
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Former India coach Greg Chappell believes cricket's future lies in privately-owned Twenty20 club franchises around the world with Tests taking a back seat.
Akhtar turned back at Heathrow airport
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Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was sent back home from Heathrow airport overnight because he did not have all the documents allowing him to enter England and play for London county side Surrey.
Rain washes out final England-South Africa clash
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England claimed the one-day series against South Africa 4-0 after only three overs of the fifth and final match were possible due to heavy rain on Thursday morning (AEST).
Lee freshened up from brief spell
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Australian pace spearhead Brett Lee says he is looking forward to playing his first Test match in India next month.
Lee to make Top End appearance
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Australian fast bowler Brett Lee will catch up with his team-mates in Darwin today after missing the series against Bangladesh because of the break-up of his marriage.
Aussies crush Bangladesh to take series
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Australia thrashed Bangladesh by eight wickets in the second one-day international in Darwin.
Australia in cruise control in Darwin
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Australia was 46 without loss after nine overs, poised to easily chase down 118 for victory against Bangladesh when lunch was called in the second one-dayer in Darwin.
Bangladesh all out for 117 in Darwin
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Bangladesh has been bundled out for 117 inside 37 overs after electing to bat first in the second one-day international against Australia at TIO Stadium in Darwin.
Chappell appointed Centre of Excellence coach
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Former Australian captain Greg Chappell has been appointed head coach of Cricket Australia's Centre of Excellence in Brisbane.
Bangladesh struggling in Darwin
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Bangladesh was in trouble at 6 for 75 after 25 overs after winning the toss and batting in the second one-day international against Australia at TIO Stadium in Darwin this morning.
Bangladesh batting first in Darwin
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Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat in the second one-day international against Australia at TIO Stadium in Darwin this morning.
Watson to return in one-dayer
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Injury-plagued Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is set to return in the second one-day clash against Bangladesh at the TIO Stadium today.
Symonds left to sort himself out
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Australian leg-spinner Cameron White says the team has not spoken with banished team-mate Andrew Symonds since he was sent home from Darwin on Saturday.
TCA Chairman takes bat and ball...
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The Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Tasmanian Cricket Association says he's retiring at the right time.
England go 4-0 up after Lord's win
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England moved to a 4-0 lead in its five-match one-day series against South Africa when it won a rain-hit game by seven wickets at Lord's overnight.
Dumped Symonds pondering future
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Andrew Symonds's manager says his client is pondering his future and concedes there is some uncertainty over his participation in Australia's upcoming tour of India.
Tasmanian Geeves savours Aussie debut
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Tasmanian seamer Brett Geeves is one player who will remember Australia's 180-run win over Bangladesh on Saturday for more than just the sideshow surrounding the absence of Andrew Symonds.
Wayward Symonds on last chance
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Volatile Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds has been warned he is on his last chance as an international cricketer after his latest disciplinary breach.
Understrength Aussies thrash Bangladesh
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An understrength Australia has crushed Bangladesh by 180 runs in their first one-day international at TIO Stadium in Darwin.
Symonds skipped team meeting to go fishing
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Star Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds has been sent home from the one-day series against Bangladesh for missing a team meeting, cricket officials said.
