Morgan ton puts England on top |
Eoin Morgan's maiden Test hundred was key to England's revival against Pakistan as they made 4-331 by stumps on the first day of their series opener at Trent Bridge.
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Tendulkar bags fifth double ton |
Star batsman Sachin Tendulkar hit 203 and debutant Suresh Raina made 120 as India bettered Sri Lanka's run-spree in the high-scoring second cricket Test in Columbo.
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Spin greats planning junior academy |
Record-breaking Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan and retired Indian legend Anil Kumble plan to join hands to set up a spin academy for youngsters.
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Pietersen given all clear |
Kevin Pietersen was passed fit to play in the opening Test against Pakistan despite injuring himself treading on a stray football during practice on Wednesday.
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Tendulkar continues run fest |
Sachin Tendulkar hit his 48th Test century to lead India's fightback in the second Test after Sri Lanka's new-look bowling attack ran through the top order.
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England ready for Pakistan test |
Batsman Paul Collingwood hopes England can use their forthcoming series against Pakistan as a springboard for Ashes success in Australia later this year.
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Sangakkara continues India's misery |
Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene revelled on their favourite hunting ground and forced India to chase leather for the second day in a row in Colombo.
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Sri Lanka dominate day one |
Tharanga Paranavitana and Kumar Sangakkara flayed India's bowlers for the second consecutive match as Sri Lanka dominated the opening day of the second Test.
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Test exposes gaping cracks |
Don't think for a minute Australia's shock loss to Pakistan was an Ashes setback ... it was the perfect time for the soft underbelly of a fragile team to be exposed.
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Aussies' horror Ashes preparation |
Australia are confronting the awful reality that they are having their worst Ashes preparation in history - and it's only going to get worse on the dustbowl pitches in India.
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Tosser Ponting takes the blame |
England were laughing at us and there were calls for Australian heads to roll, but captain Ricky Ponting took the responsibility for the shocking loss to Pakistan at Headingley.
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Form is worrying: Ponting |
Ricky Ponting added questionable Ashes preparation to his side's mounting list of problems before Australia's bid to topple England later this year.
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Pakis pull rug from Mitch |
Pakistan have fired a shot across the bow of misfiring Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson with the Ashes series fast approaching, claiming Doug Bollinger is the superior bowler.
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Pakistan hold off Aussie charge |
Pakistan made hard work of it before snapping Australia's record 13-Test winning streak against them in a thrilling three-wicket victory at Headingley.
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Pakistan v Australia - T2, D4 |
Pakistan have defeated Australia in the final Test match against Australia, but not without some nervous moments on day four. Re-live the action in our interactive blog.
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Pakistan on the brink of victory |
Pakistan were left tantalisingly close to ending their winless streak against Australia at stumps on the third day of the second and final Test at Headingley.
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Pakistan v Australia - T2, D3 |
An incredible innings from Steve Smith sees Australia recover to a score of 349 and leave Pakistan needing a challenging 180 for victory. Re-live all the day three action.
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Ponting leads Australia revival |
Ricky Ponting led Australia's recovery in the second and final Test against Pakistan at Headingley after Shane Watson starred with the ball.
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Pakistan v Australia - T2, D2 |
Career-best figures from Shane Watson and a defiant knock by Ricky Ponting bring Australia back into the second Test against Pakistan at Headingley. Re-live the live action.
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