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	Series on line for Aussies in Auckland
AUCKLAND, NZ, March 11 AAP – Ricky Ponting’s Australian side have the chance to retain the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy with a victory in game four of the series in Auckland on Thursday.

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Smith looks for more runs

New Australian Test tourist STEVEN SMITH will be looking to continue his golden run with the bat on day two of the Sheffield Shield cricket clash against South Australia at the SCG.

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Sammy spurt sees West Indies home against Zimbabwe

KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent, March 10, AFP – Zimbabwe were undermined by Darren Sammy’s career-best spell of 4-26 runs from 10 overs as he led West Indies to a 141-run win over Zimbabwe in the third ODI against West Indies on Wednesday.

Queensland looking for captain's knock

Queensland will be looking for a classical captain’s knock from skipper CHRIS SIMPSON to resurrect their first innings on the second day of the Sheffield Shield clash against Western Australia at the Gabba.

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Ponting doesn't want Clark back until all's right at home

SYDNEY, March 10 AAP – Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting doesn’t want Michael Clarke back in his side until the troubled star has sorted out his off-field issues with model fiancee Lara Bingle.

Khawaja ton puts NSW on top

“I think there was a little bit of sideways movement early on which made it a bit difficult and the rain wasn’t ideal,” Khawaja told reporters.

Waugh backs IPL participation

ABU DHABI, March 10 AAP – Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has backed the decision by the world’s leading cricketers to fulfil their Indian Premier League contracts in the face of terrorist threats.

Words fail Smith after Test squad call-up

SYDNEY, March 10 AAP – New Test tourist Steven Smith says words probably wouldn’t be adequate to explain achieving a childhood dream if he gets the chance to strut the five-day stage in New Zealand.

Haddin powers Australia to victory

HAMILTON, NZ, March 9 AAP – Century-maker Brad Haddin guided Australia to an easy six-wicket win over New Zealand in game three of the Chappell-Hadlee series on Tuesday.

Bangladesh drop Ashraful for England Tests

DHAKA, March 9 AFP – Bangladesh have axed experienced batsman Mohammad Ashraful for a two-Test series against England following his inconsistent form, selectors said Tuesday.