Fourth Investec Ashes Test: Dismal Australia hand England 3-0 lead

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Broad’s 11 wickets left Australia down for the count

After England retained the Ashes in less than impressive circumstances, with rain virtually wiping out the final day of the third Test to end it as a draw, more salt was rubbed in Australia’s wounds as they faltered in their chase of 299 to hand England an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.

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James Sutherland sheds light on decision behind Australia’s homework controversy

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Sutherland is taking all the necessary steps to ensure another incident like this never occurs again

Cricket Australia chief executive, James Sutherland, has finally broken his silence over the board’s highly controversial decision to axe four players midway through the recent four-Test series against India.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Ajmal Shahzad expresses interest in the PSL

Shahzad is the most notable English player to express interest in the PSL

Former England bowler Ajmal Shahzad, who was considered to be a vital part of the national team’s pace attack only two years ago before being dropped due to his inconsistency, has become the most notable English county player to express interest in playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: India and Australia’s infamous ‘heated conrontations’ are a ‘sign of ultimate respect’, says Adam Gilchrist

India and Australia have had numerous confrontations in the past

Former Australia wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist believes the intense “heated confrontations” that occur in nearly every series between India and Australia are actually “a sign of ultimate respect”.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: It is up to the PCB to revive international cricket in Pakistan, says David Richardson

Many Sri Lankan players were injured in the attack

International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO David Richardson has announced that it is up to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to revive international cricket in the country by convincing other nations that it is safe to play.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Michael Clarke should resign as a Test selector in order to avoid confrontations between him and his team-mates, says Kim Hughes

Hughes believes cracks will start becoming exposed if Clarke does not step down as a selector

Former Australia Test captain Kim Hughes has warned batsman Michael Clarke that if he does not resign as a Test selector, then confrontations with his team-mates are likely to occur in the future.

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