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Klinger hammered 86 runs off 55 balls
Michael Klinger smashed an unbeaten 86 to lead the Adelaide Strikers to a six-wicket win over the Perth Scorchers and put them on top of the Big Bash League (BBL) table.
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BBL 2013/14 Match 7: Brisbane Heat get Dunked on
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Dunk hammered 67 runs off 33 balls
The Brisbane Heat got Dunked on in their clash with the Hobart Hurricanes as opening batsman Ben Dunk smashed a sparkling 67 to lead his side to an improbable three-wicket win.
Cricket Australia apologise for offensive Panesar tweet
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“We apologise for any offence caused”
Cricket Australia have apologised for posting an offensive tweet about England spinner Monty Panesar, in which four bearded men are wearing blue, red, yellow and green shirts and turbans.
‘I can’t even begin to empathise with what Jonathan Trott is going through’, says Michael Hussey
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“It’s a very uncomfortable position to be in really, when you probably know you’re not batting as well as you’d like, and you know what the opposition are going to do to you and you don’t really have a way out of it”
Legendary Australia batsman Michael Hussey has offered his support and best wishes to England batsman Jonathan Trott after he pulled out of the Ashes with a stress-related illness.
Pakistan vs South Africa 1st T20: South Africa cruise past lacklustre Pakistan
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South Africa crushed Pakistan to take a 1-0 lead in the series
Fresh off their 4-1 win in the ODI series, South Africa kept their scintillating run of form alive as they cruised past a lacklustre Pakistan side by nine wickets in the first Twenty2o International in Dubai.
Pietersen or Swann should replace Cook as captain immediately, says Shane Warne
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“They are both imaginative, good readers of the game and take the aggressive option first – whereas Cook retreats too quickly”
Former Australia spin king Shane Warne has announced that England need to replace captain Alastair Cook immediately if they want to become a truly dominant side.
Sir Vivian Richards monument vandalised
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The monument is situated on Sir Vivian Richards Street
Antigua & Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA) president Zorol Barthley has announced that he is absolutely fuming after the monument of legendary West Indian batsman Sir Vivian Richards was vandalised.
Jadeja fined for using offensive language against Watson
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Jadeja pleaded guilty to the charge
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee for using offensive language after dismissing Australia batsman Shane Watson during the seventh ODI in Bangalore yesterday.
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd T20: Ahmed Shehzad steals spotlight once again as Pakistan complete series whitewash
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Shehzad and Hafeez single-handedly crushed Zimbabwe
Pakistan completed a 2-0 series whitewash behind opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad’s career-best 98 runs, which is now the highest score made by a Pakistani batsman in Twenty20 Internationals, surpassing Misbah-ul-Haq’s 87 not out against Bangladesh in Karachi in 2008.
A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Simon Katich fined $1,250 for offensive language
Katich pleaded guilty to two out of the three charges
Former Australia batsman Simon Katich was fined $1,250 for breaching the Code of Behaviour after using abusive language against the on-field umpire in three instances during a Big Bash League match between the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars.