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Friday, 21 November 2008

Aussies claim lead, but wickets continue to tumble  Comments

Mitchell Johnson | AAP

2 hours 12 minutes ago. New Zealand were all out for just 156 in their first innings, but the Aussies have got off to a terrible start losing six wickets including Matthew Hayden, Mike Hussey and Andy Symonds who was out for 20. Simon Katich, 67no lead the line for Australi

There was definitely a lot of bounce there and a little bit of seam there yesterday and I think we'll see this morning it'll be exactly the same... Michael Clarke

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Clarke carries Aussies as Black Caps assume box seat  Comments

Michael Clarke | AAP

10 hours 59 minutes ago. Batting saviour Michael Clarke fell agonisingly short of a deserved rearguard century as underdogs New Zealand made the most of a minefield pitch to take first-day honours at the Gabba.

If you had have told me I was going to get 98 this morning I would have been rapt... Michael Clarke

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Indians topple England... again  

India | AAP

11 hours 58 minutes ago. India crafted a 16-run win in the shortened third one-day international against England here on Thursday to go 3-0 up in the seven-match series.

We will now look to win in the next game and seal the series... Indian skipper Mahendra Dhoni

 

Aussies out to turn the tables on Gabba greentop  

Kiwis | AAP

12 hours 1 minute ago. New Zealand will receive a true test of their giant-killing potential when their batsmen respond to Australia's sub-par 214 on a Gabba greentop on day two of the first cricket Test.

There's certainly some seam there and the new ball will be crucial for us tomorrow... Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke

 

Clarke's agony is short lived  Comments

Michael Clarke | AAP

20/11/2008 10:28:00 PM. Batting saviour Michael Clarke declared Australia's modest 214 would be more than competitive on a Gabba minefield he predicts will become even more treacherous in the first Test.

Obviously getting that close though and the way (tailender) Stuey Clark hung in there for me I'm disappointed I didn't make 100... Michael Clarke

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Punter's message to Roy: 'Don't go changing'  

Andrew Symonds | Getty

20/11/2008 9:50:00 AM. A reformed Andrew Symonds will make his long-awaited return to the Test arena today and captain Ricky Ponting has just one message for him: 'Don't go changing'.

He does add a lot to your team - he adds that X-factor, he adds that great presence in the field... Ricky Ponting

 

Kiwis gain edge despite Katich heroics  

Simon Katich against the Kiwis | AAP

19 minutes ago. A fighting half century by Simon Katich could not stop the pendulum swinging New Zealand's way on day two of the first Test at the Gabba.

 

Ponting not over slow rates  

Aussies not over slow rates

44 minutes ago. Australia's bowlers put a smile on Ricky Ponting's face at the Gabba, but the growing problem of over-rates ensured there was also a furrow on his brow.

Brett (Lee) was getting back to his mark a lot quicker, and we were leaving our hats on the boundary when we could. Mitchell Johnson

 

Pressure mounts on Hayden, Haddin  

Brad Haddin | AAP

1 hour 30 minutes ago. The pressure has built on Matthew Hayden and Brad Haddin in a first home Test of the summer where they were expected to show their true colours.

He's (Haddin) a very efficient gloveman, it's just all of a sudden you're in the spotlight and your mind can start to play a few tricks. Adam Gilchrist

 

Tendulkar recalled into Indian squad  

Sachin Tendulkar | AAP

11 hours 45 minutes ago. One-day cricket's leading batsman Sachin Tendulkar was on Thursday included in the India squad for the next two matches against England, the cricket board said.

 
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