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Astle's exclusion part of long-term plans, says Bracewell

Astle's exclusion part of long-term plans, says Bracewell

Nathan Astle, dropped from the New Zealand squad for the remaining two matches of a five-match series against Sri Lanka, was told that the controversial move was in keeping with the side's `long-term planning'

05-Jan-2006•Cricinfo staff

Cairns edging close to unique double

Chris Cairns requires just 80 runs to complete the unique double of 5000 one-day runs and 200 one-day wickets, and he will be eyeing this achievement as the third one-day match against Sri Lanka begins at Wellington on Friday

04-Jan-2006•Cricinfo staff

Mixed reaction to tighter security

Mixed reaction to tighter security

Trouble is brewing after some fans reacted angrily to tough regulations on alcohol introduced by New Zealand Cricket during the ODI at Christchurch

04-Jan-2006•Cricinfo staff

Bathroom slip ends Jayasuriya's tour

Bathroom slip ends Jayasuriya's tour

Freak injury adds to Jayasuriya's woes

03-Jan-2006•AFP

Astle takes New Zealand home

Astle takes New Zealand home

New Zealand scrambled to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka, powered by an unbeaten 90 from Nathan Astle

02-Jan-2006•The Bulletin by Anand Vasu

New Zealand return to Jade Stadium full of confidence

New Zealand return to Jade Stadium full of confidence

New Zealand returns to its happy hunting ground at Jade Stadium confident of wrapping up their one-day international series against Sri Lanka on Tuesday

02-Jan-2006•AFP

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