Skipper Alastair Cook was left to rue England letting a good position slip following their eight-wicket defeat in the Boxing Day Test. The tourists appeared to hold a winning hand yesterday, when they led by 116 with 10 second-innings wickets remaining. However, a collapse left Australia a victory target of 231 – which they ultimately chased […]
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By Matthew Sherry Australia claimed a 4-0 lead in the Ashes as Chris Rogers’ second Test hundred helped secure a comprehensive eight-wicket win at the MCG. Having resumed on 30 without loss chasing 231, the hosts were aided by some disappointing England fielding as two early chances went down. However, a moment of cheer came
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By Matthew Sherry England headed into the Boxing Day at the MCG seeking to restore pride after surrendering the Ashes by slipping 3-0 behind in Perth. The tourists were without Graeme Swann, who retired from international cricket at the weekend, but Stuart Broad was passed fit after suffering a foot injury at the WACA. Having
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Mohammad Hafeez’s second straight unbeaten hundred gave Pakistan one-day series victory over Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates. Having hit 140 on Sunday, Hafeez’s 113 from number three saw Pakistan chase 226 with eight wickets and 53 balls to spare at Abu Dhabi, earning a 3-1 lead with a game to go in the
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England selectors announced that Durham leg-spinner Scott Borthwick and Kent off-spinner James Tredwell have been added to the England Test squad following Graeme Swann’s retirement from international cricket. Borthwick will arrive into Melbourne later today, will train with England ahead of the fourth Test and will be available for selection for the Test beginning on
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