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AUSTRALIA POST RECORD TOTAL IN WIN AT CRICKET WORLD CUP

David Warner’s career-best 178, Steve Smith’s 95 and Glenn Maxwell’s 88-run blitz powered Australia to a record World Cup total of 417 for six wickets in a Pool A. Afghanistan was at the receiving end of a stellar Australian performance at the WACA ground on Wednesday (March 4) before a sizeable gathering. Thankful for Mohammad …

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Mitchell Johnson excited to have Michael Clarke back as captain

Australia skipper Michael Clarke is ready for the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup game against Bangladesh starting on Sunday, according to Mitchell Johnson. Clarke, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, impressed in the warm-up against the UAE in Melbourne last Saturday where he scored 64 off 61 balls. Johnson has welcomed Clarke’s return but …

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Shaun Marsh added to Australia’s squad against India

Left-handed batsman Shaun Marsh was on Thursday included in the Australian Test squad for the forthcoming four-match series against India. After Wednesday’s emotional farewell of Phillip Hughes at a funeral in Macksville, the Aussies are likely to get back to training on Thursday. The left-hander was hit by a bouncer from Sean Abbott during a …

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Mohammad Azharuddin feels: You should not be very judgmental about Kohli for this one Test

India’s stand-in-skipper Virat Kohli is facing baptism by fire in the first Test against Australia in Brisbane next month, but former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin feels the result of this one match should not be the basis for passing a judgement on his leadership skills. “You should not be very judgmental about Kohli for this …

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Waqar Younis reveals keys to Pakistan’s success

Pakistan cricket team head coach Waqar Younis has revealed that determination, dedication and discipline had been the keys to the team’s first series win over Australia in 20 years. Hosting the mighty Aussies at United Arab Emirates, Pakistan outplayed Michael Clarke’s side in the two-match Test series. In the first Test at Dubai, they defeated …

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Australia vs South Africa: Brad Haddin rested from ODI squad

Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been rested from a near full-length squad to face South Africa in their pre-World Cup series with the world number one ODI spot at stake. The Australians will play five One-Day International (ODI) matches against the World No.1 side starting November 14, with the first two to be played on …

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