Aussies Take Control Of Melbourne Test
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MEIBOURNE, Australia : Dec 29 (PNS) - The hosts Australia were in complete control of the second Test against Pakistan following another batting disaster by the visitors losing 5 second innings wickets for only 85 runs when the stumps were drawn on the
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Australia closed in on victory in the first Test, needing four more wickets to complete the win in Bangalore. Rahul Dravid stood in their way, on 47 not out in a seventh wicket stand of 19 with Irfan Pathan, who reached seven.
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India claimed three quick wickets to seize the initiative on day one of the Third Test against Australia in Nagpur. The home side toiled early on as Australia openers Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer put on
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It is a measure of the progress of this England team that they have performed no more than adequately during the first two days of this Test match and yet they find themselves in control of the game.
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MELBOURNE, Australia  - Stand-in skipper Yousuf Youhana was leading from the front as Pakistan showed some steel to defy the Australian cricket juggernaut on the opening day of the second Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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Firebrand fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar provided the thunder and lightning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground yesterday on a day in which intermittent showers dampened enjoyment of a Test that has come alive thanks to a back-from-the-abyss series fightback by
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Australia beat New Zealand by five wickets in the Commonwealth Bank Series at Melbourne.
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Australia was at 186-3 at the end of 43 overs with Damien Martyn (59) and Darren Lehmann (42) batting at the crease on the opening day of the third cricket Test at the VCA ground today.
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Australia continued amass a huge lead on the fourth day of the second Test against New Zealand in Adelaide. The hosts had reached 135 for two in their second innings at lunch - a lead of 459.
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Wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum scored his maiden test century on Thursday to put New Zealand in control of the first test against Bangladesh.
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Australia cruise to a nine-wicket win over the USA after dismissing their opponents for 65 at the Rose Bowl.
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London: Australia continued its dominance over Pakistan but cricket&#39;s world champion was pushed all the way in a thrilling one-day international at Lord&#39;s yesterday.
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Justin Langer scored his 20th test century and remained unbeaten on 144 at stumps Friday as Australia took early control of the second cricket Test against New Zealand.
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PERTH: Pakistan takes on World Champions Australia in the first of 3 Mobile tests starting in WACA, Perth on Thursday (today). Pakistan and Australia have been involved in some classic thrillers but the pitch
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Australia seized control of the opening Test against New Zealand yesterday thanks to a record double-century partnership between brillant youngster Michael Clarke and Adam Gilchrist.
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Australia take control of the first Test, reducing India to 150-6 after posting 474.
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Australia are 15 for one chasing a target of 126 for victory in the second Test against Pakistan in Melbourne. The tourists began the day at the crease on just 85 for five in their second innings and were wiped out before lunch on day four.