Cricket
Hussey relieved to keep Test spot
WA's Mike Hussey admits he ahd doubts whether or not he would keep his place in the Australia team.
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Hughes shouldn't change a thing: Langer
Australia's new batting coach Justin Langer is a big admirer of Phillip Hughes and says the self-styled opener should ignore the critics and stick to his guns.
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India draw after Gambhir, Tendulkar tons
Gautam Gambhir made 114 and Sachin Tendulkar hit an unbeaten 100 as India batted out the final day to draw the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka.
November 21, 2009, 3:36 am -
South Africa-England one-day game rained
Rain caused the abandonment of the first one-day cricket international between South Africa and England at the Wanderers Stadium.
November 21, 2009, 3:04 am -
Hampshire hopeful of re-signing Warne
English county side Hampshire is hoping to re-sign Australian spin king Shane Warne for next season's Twenty20 competition.
November 20, 2009, 5:34 pm -
Stuart Clark named NSW captain
Test discard Stuart Clark has been named captain of the NSW side for upcoming Sheffield Shield and one-day matches against Western Australia in Perth.
November 20, 2009, 4:54 pm -
Bulls batsmen dominate Windies
The West Indies' hapless start to their Australian tour hit a new low on Friday as Queensland's batting tyros had the statisticians racing for the record books.
November 20, 2009, 4:38 pm -
Liposuction rules Shoaib out of tour
Shoaib Akhtar's dramatic attempt to lose weight through liposuction has cost the Pakistan bowler any chance he had of playing against Australia this summer.
November 20, 2009, 4:24 pm -
Warne to lead All Stars in T20 clash
Shane Warne will captain an All Stars team against a Michael Clarke-led Australian XI in a Twenty20 exhibition clash at the Gabba on Sunday.
November 20, 2009, 4:16 pm -
Cricket nations urged to preserve Tests
Cricket Australia chairman Jack Clarke says the onus is on the sport's member nations to preserve Test cricket's standing.
November 20, 2009, 3:39 pm -
Hughes hits 79 as NSW draw with Tigers
Test reject Phil Hughes showed his class with a stylish 79 on the final day of the drawn Sheffield Shield match between NSW and Tasmania at the SCG.
November 20, 2009, 3:26 pm -
Rogers gets more revenge on Warriors
Opener Chris Rogers piled on the pain for his former West Australian team-mates by guiding Victoria to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory at the MCG.
November 20, 2009, 11:18 am -
Noffke injury hits Warriors hopes of victory
WA will be without injured all- rounder Ashley Noffke when they attempt to take 10 Victorian wickets at the MCG today that would provide their first Sheffield Shield win of the season.
November 20, 2009, 6:35 am -
India in trouble after Sri Lanka blitz
India are waging a grim battle to survive the first cricket Test after Sri Lanka went on a record-breaking batting spree on the fourth day on Thursday.
November 19, 2009, 8:56 pm -
Gilchrist joins Middlesex for Twenty20
Adam Gilchrist will play Twenty20 cricket for English side Middlesex next year.
November 19, 2009, 7:22 pm -
India fight to save Test after S.Lanka run riot
AHMEDABAD, India (AFP) - India made a confident start in their bid to save the first Test after Sri Lanka enjoyed a record-breaking run-feast on the fourth day here on Thursday.
November 19, 2009, 6:03 pm -
Greg Chappell keen for youth to shine
Australian great Greg Chappell has championed the cause of young stars and called for cricket prodigies to be given opportunities wherever possible.
November 19, 2009, 5:23 pm -
Hilditch concerned over pace stocks
CA selection boss Andrew Hilditch has offered encouragement to Tasmania's Jason Krejza, saying the discarded off-spinner was considered for a Test recall.
November 19, 2009, 5:20 pm -
Tigers take early points against NSW
Centuries from George Bailey and Dan Marsh have helped Tasmania claim two first-innings points on day three of their Sheffield Shield match against NSW.
November 19, 2009, 4:40 pm -
Windies bowlers tormented by young Bulls
The West Indies endured a second-straight day of frustration at Allan Border Field as Queensland built a 113-run first-innings lead in the four-day tour match.
November 19, 2009, 4:40 pm -
Phil Hughes 'still part of Test plans'
Phillip Hughes has missed out on a spot in Australia's first Test squad, but selection boss Andrew Hilditch insists the youngster is still very much in the mix.
November 19, 2009, 4:00 pm
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John Townsend, Cricket Writer
November 16, 2009, 11:06 amAussies aren't quite in disarray, but it's closeIt's just as well the West Indies have only about four class players and a handful of promising types.Given the chaos in Australian cricket ranks at the moment, anything approaching a tough and mature touring team would stretch the national team just...
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