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Ashes heroes honoured

England's Ashes heroes have received Honours from the Queen at Buckingham Palace in recognition of last year's surprise success over Australia.

10 February, 2006 in International News

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Range of options pleases Bracewell

BLACKCAPS coach John Bracewell expressed his delight at the range of batting options at his disposal after naming his latest squad.

10 February, 2006 in International News

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State Shield Final preview

State Twenty20 winner State Canterbury Wizards and returning finalist State Central Stags contest the State Shield final at Christchurch's QEII Park on Sunday.

10 February, 2006 in Domestic News

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Zimbabwe signs 16

Sixteen Zimbabwe cricketers have signed contracts with Zimbabwe Cricket that make them available for the upcoming season.

10 February, 2006 in International News

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Bangladesh win sets up crucial tie

New Zealand's final Group A game against Pakistan took on even greater significance after Bangladesh sealed their qualification to the Super League stage of the ICC Under-19 World Cup.

09 February, 2006 in International News

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BLACKCAPS attack well placed in rankings

Four BLACKCAPS bowlers boast top 20 positions in the ICC One-Day International rankings ahead of the arrival of the West Indies for this month's National Bank Series.

09 February, 2006 in International News

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BLACKCAPS squad announced

BLACKCAPS coach John Bracewell today announced the BLACKCAPS squad for the Twenty20 match and first two one-day international matches of The National Bank Series against the West Indies.

09 February, 2006 in International News

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Botha's action questioned

The ICC has suspended South African off spinner Johan Botha for bowling with an illegal action.

09 February, 2006 in International News

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Mason hails Stags after double success

Michael Mason was eager to credit his State Central Stags team-mates after his double celebration.

09 February, 2006 in International News

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Tufnell provokes Ponting

Former England bowler Phil Tufnell has fired back at the Australian cricket team for lacking a "sense of humour" in relation to comments of his aired at the Allan Border Medal ceremony on Monday night.

09 February, 2006 in International News

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Ponting upset at Tufnell comments

Former England spin bowler Phil Tufnell's exercise in poking some fun at Australia's cricketers at the Allan Border Medal awards ceremony on Monday has not gone down well with the world champions.

08 February, 2006 in International News

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Sri Lankans shut out South Africa

Sri Lanka will join Australia in the VB Final Series after easing past South Africa in game 12 of the one-day series at Bellerive Oval.

08 February, 2006 in International News

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Under-19s earn Cup victory

A strong all-round performance by New Zealand Under-19s earned a 122-run win over Uganda at the Under-19 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

08 February, 2006 in International News

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Ponting wins AB Medal

Australian captain Ricky Ponting has won his second Allan Border Medal

07 February, 2006 in International News

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Aussies walk over SA

South Africa and Sri Lanka will fight it out on Tuesday for a place in the VB Series finals

06 February, 2006 in International News

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Speed opens World Cup

The opening ceremony of the ICC under 19 Cricket World Cup has taken place at the Taj Samudra hotel in Colombo

06 February, 2006 in International News

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Under-19s defeated

New Zealand gave tournament favourites Bangladesh a close call in their Under-19 World Cup opener in Colombo.

06 February, 2006 in International News

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McGrath keen to play

Australian paceman Glenn McGrath is apparently keen to return for today's VB Series match against South Africa after spending time with his ill wife.

05 February, 2006 in International News

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Murali gets another clearance

Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has come through scrutiny again on his bowling action after more laboratory tests.

05 February, 2006 in International News

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Under-19s prepare for Cup curtain-raiser

The New Zealand Under-19s begin their World Cup campaign against Bangladesh in Colombo after two warm up matches in Sri Lanka.

05 February, 2006 in International News

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Lee given rest

Australia has continued its policy of resting key players with speedster Brett Lee to miss Friday's VB Series clash with South Africa at Telstra Dome.

03 February, 2006 in International News