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A record crowd is likely to descend upon the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the upcoming Ashes Test, with Cricket Victoria chief executive Tony Dodemaide predicting a crowd of over 90,000. The NSW Test victory has sparked renewed interest in the series, with ticket sales indicating a plus-80,000
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Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting believes that left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson's devastating return to form has set up the remaining part of the Ashes series nicely. Johnson's impressive performance with nine wickets in Perth will have a significant impact on the rest of the series.
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The Ashes series between England and Australia has taken a dramatic turn, with Mitchell Johnson leading the charge for the Aussies. In a dominant display of fast bowling, Johnson took six England first-innings wickets, including the prized scalp of Kevin Pietersen, and threatened to turn the series on its head.
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In a bid to challenge England's dominance with the bat, Australia has turned its attention to its spin department ahead of the third Ashes Test. Michael Beer, a 26-year-old leg-spinner from Tasmania, is set to make his debut in Perth, and according to Australian spinner Steve Smith, he
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Australian cricket fast bowler Ryan Harris has been cleared to play in the upcoming third Ashes Test against England, despite injuring his right shoulder during the second Test. However, the team's bid to win back the Ashes has taken a hit with opening batsman Simon Katich ruled out
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Ricky Ponting's leadership of the Australian cricket team has come under intense scrutiny as England surged to a commanding lead in the second Test at Adelaide Oval. Despite a valiant effort from Ponting, the team remains in a precarious position, and Ponting's chances of surviving as
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Calls for Mitchell Johnson's dropping are mounting, with some cricketing legends labeling him "one-dimensional" and placing blame on the Australian team's coaching setup for ruining his action. John Johnson's first coach, Brett Mortimer, believes Johnson needs a month away from the game
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In the world of cricket, inches can mean the difference between success and failure. During the first Ashes Test at the Gabba, Australian batsman Mike Hussey and England captain Andrew Strauss narrowly escaped career-altering disasters due to tiny margins. Hussey's edge on the first ball of his innings
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Australia's determination and authority were evident during a brief meeting between Ricky Ponting and the English media, highlighting the intense pressure on the Australian captain. Ponting, 36, is acutely aware that losing three Ashes series, one on home soil, will severely compromise his standing as one of the
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Australia's Mitchell Johnson will specifically target England captain Andrew Strauss and star batsman Kevin Pietersen in the upcoming Ashes series, which begins at the Gabba on Thursday. Johnson believes that if he can get Strauss, who is highly respected by his team, to crumble, the rest of the
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has responded to recent media speculation regarding the selection process for the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, stating that it will retain sole authority over choosing the 30-man provisional squad. The board emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, which will be reviewed by its Integrity
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To mark the 100-day countdown to the opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, South Africa fast bowlers Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel will embark on a unique adventure: a shark dive in the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo with the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy. The event,
