Marsh unlikely to be fit for first India test

Australian batsman Shaun Marsh has been withdrawn from the team to play India in a tour match next week and is unlikely to be fit for the opening test on Dec. 26, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.The 28-year-old's ongoing injury problem is a blow as he had been expected to compete for a place in the Australian top order, which is under intense scrutiny after Monday's first...

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Shane Warne confident of return despite burnt fingers

MELBOURNE : Shane Warne is confident he will be fit to make his return to cricket in Australia's revamped Twenty20 competition this weekend despite burning his bowling hand while cooking.The 42-year-old, who had retired from all cricket earlier this year, has been the main marketing face of the Big Bash since announcing his return and is scheduled to play his opening match...

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Cricket: Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final from Dec 20

KARACHI : Pakistan will again hold the final of its premier first-class tournament under floodlights this month as part of the International Cricket Council's efforts to introduce day and night test matches.A senior PCB official told Reuters the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final would be played from Dec. 20-24 at the national stadium with pink balls being used in the match."The...

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Australian cricketers branded ‘lowest of the low’

Australia’s cricketers were Tuesday damned by the press as the “lowest of the low” after a disastrous loss to New Zealand and branded a team in crisis ahead of a Test series against India.Michael Clarke’s men handed the Black Caps their first victory on Australian soil in 26 years after a dramatic batting collapse in the second innings in Hobart, described as arguably...

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Razzaq, Afridi gear up with Australia stint

Pakistan all-rounders Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq expressed hope Monday that their Twenty20 stint in Australia would stand them in good stead to beat England next month.Thirty-one-year-old Razzaq said he is fit again and hopes to play a part against England. “My injury was not serious and I am now fully fit,” Razzaq told AFP before his departure. “I am very keen to...

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Cricket Ireland provides development boost

In another major boost for the local game, Cricket Ireland, in conjunction with support from Sport Northern Ireland, today announced the appointment of two development officers who will be working in the NCU and NW regions. 29 year old Irish international Nigel Jones will have responsibility for the NCU region. The Civil Service North captain has played 25 times for ...

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