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Giles wary of Monty

Injured Ashes star Ashley Giles believes England newcomer Monty Panesar has usurped him as his country's best spinner.

01 August, 2006 in International News

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Sri Lanka wraps up Test

Off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan claimed six wickets as Sri Lanka coasted to an innings and 153-run victory over South Africa on the last day of the first Test in Colombo.

01 August, 2006 in International News

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Proteas battle on

South Africa has mounted a stunning fight-back in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

31 July, 2006 in International News

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Vaughan's career in doubt

England captain Michael Vaughan is still hoping to play at least some of this year's Ashes despite having surgery on his right knee.

31 July, 2006 in International News

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Jayawardene superb on record day

Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardene has moved to fourth position in the all-time list of highest individual Test match scores with an outstanding 374 on day three of the opening match against South Africa.

30 July, 2006 in International News

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Pakistan wilts under England assault

Pakistan wilted under a bowling assault from Steve Harmison and Monty Panesar to be crushed by an innings and 120 runs in the second Test at Old Trafford.

30 July, 2006 in International News

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England dominates second day

Centuries to Alastair Cook and Ian Bell have put England in a commanding position after two days of the second Test against Pakistan at Old Trafford.

29 July, 2006 in International News

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Records tumble in Test

Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene have put on the second biggest Test partnership in history to leave Sri Lanka well in control of the first Test against South Africa in Colombo.

29 July, 2006 in International News

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Sri Lanka in strong position

South Africa struggled to make any impact when choosing to bat first on the first day of the Test series with Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo.

28 July, 2006 in International News

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Ponting wary of Vaughan

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has refuted claims that his England counterpart Michael Vaughan will definitely not play in the upcoming Ashes series.

27 July, 2006 in International News

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Ranatunga to coach?

Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga has told the BBC he has received an offer to coach an English county cricket side next year.

27 July, 2006 in International News

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Stuart named as new Firebirds coach

Cricket Wellington has appointed Anthony Stuart as the new head coach of the State Wellington Firebirds.

27 July, 2006 in Domestic News

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Flintoff to play in Aussie?

England is toying with the idea of sending star all rounder Andrew Flintoff out to Australia to play club cricket as a way to ready him for this summer's Ashes series.

26 July, 2006 in International News

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McGrath to show coach

Star paceman Glenn McGrath is set to mark his return to cricket after six months in the wilderness.

26 July, 2006 in International News

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Akhtar sends out warning

Pakistani express bowler Shoaib Akhtar has England's faltering batting line-up clearly in his sights.

25 July, 2006 in International News

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Dalrymple answers call

England allrounder Jamie Dalrymple has answered his nation's cry for help after Ashes legend Andrew Flintoff was forced out of the side due to a recurring ankle injury.

24 July, 2006 in International News

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Flintoff to go under knife

England's hopes of retaining the Ashes have been dealt a shattering blow with news that star all-rounder Andrew Flintoff will be out of action for 12 weeks after being told he requires surgery on his left ankle.

24 July, 2006 in International News

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State League schedule released

New Zealand Cricket has announced the State League playing programme for 2006/07.

24 July, 2006 in Domestic News

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State season of domestic cricket released

An expanded Twenty20 competition is expected to be the highlight of this summer's State domestic cricket season.

24 July, 2006 in Domestic News

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Hughes wants it tough

Australian selector and former fast bowler Merv Hughes wants his national side to become hard-nosed ahead of November's Ashes series in Australia.

23 July, 2006 in International News

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Vaughan eyes ODIs

Wounded England skipper Michael Vaughan believes he will be able to overcome his latest knee injury in time to play against Australia in the next year's VB series which starts in January.

23 July, 2006 in International News