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Aussies right on top

Spearhead Glenn McGrath has proved his doubters wrong with two early wickets in the first Test at the Gabba to leave England a mammoth 350 runs behind the follow-on at the end of the second day.

25 November, 2006 in International News

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Nerves got to us: Giles

England spinner Ashley Giles is confident his team can put a nervous and disappointing start to the Ashes Test series behind it and bounce back on day two at the Gabba.

24 November, 2006 in International News

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Ponting shines on first day

Ricky Ponting's record-equalling 32nd Test century has formed the backbone of Australia's mammoth 3-346 at stumps on day one of the first Ashes Test against England at the Gabba in Brisbane.

24 November, 2006 in International News

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Yousuf shines in draw

A timely 191 from Mohammad Yousuf has guided Pakistan to a draw with the West Indies on the final day of the second Test at Multan.

24 November, 2006 in International News

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Ashes win no 'one-off'

England captain Andrew Flintoff has declared the Ashes win last year was no one-off but did reveal that the tourists are 'desperate' to back up that victory by retaining the urn on Australian soil.

23 November, 2006 in International News

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Ponting excited on Ashes eve

Australia captain Ricky Ponting admits he feels more excited than nervous in the lead-up to the first Ashes Test in Brisbane today.

23 November, 2006 in International News

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Lara launches assault

A commanding unbeaten knock of 196 from Brian Lara has helped the West Indies race away to 509-5 after the third day of the second Test against Pakistan in Multan.

22 November, 2006 in International News

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Watson ruled out

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson will not play in the first Ashes Test against England after being withdrawn from the squad with a hamstring injury.

22 November, 2006 in International News

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Hussey calm ahead of Ashes debut

Ashes debutant Michael Hussey has vowed it will be business as usual this week despite the prospect of his first Test match against England looming large.

21 November, 2006 in International News

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Windies build base

The West Indies took a big step to playing their way back into the Test series with Pakistan on day two of the second Test at Multan.

21 November, 2006 in International News

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Final rematch at Basin

State Central Stags begin the defence of their State Championship title at the scene of last season's triumph.

20 November, 2006 in International News

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SA battles to draw with England

South Australia openers Daniel Harris and Matthew Elliott made solid contributions in the Redbacks' second innings as their three-day tour match against England ended in a draw.

20 November, 2006 in International News