Cricket News

Australia's tired cricketers have been warned to be wary of another meltdown like the 2001 series in India when their draining schedule resumes in the Caribbean next week.

Two bush clubs famed for producing two of Australia's greatest cricketers are to go head-to-head next weekend in the final of the Highlands District Cricket Association 2002/03 first grade competition in rural New South Wales

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The South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) has congratulatedRedbacks all-rounder Ryan Harris for winning the 2003 Bradman Medal fordistrict cricketer of the year at an awards ceremony at Adelaide Ovaltonight (March 26).

Shane Warne's prizemoney allocation for Australia's World Cup win has been defended amid claims the banned leg spinner did not deserve it.

SYDNEY, March 25 AAP - Australia's unbeaten run on the way to retaining the cricket World Cup has extended its lead at the top of the ICC's one-day championship table.

There is no rest for the wicked or the all-conquering Australian cricketteam.

JOHANNESBURG - Andrew Symonds had a tear running down his cheek.

Ricky Ponting says the World Cup is more prestigious than any trophy on offer in Test cricket

The World Cup final has most people thinking that Australia are the odds-on favourites

PERTH, March 21 AAP - West Australian cricket coach Mike Veletta has been axed following his team's disappointing finish to the summer.

The Australian Cricket Board is cautious about a possible bid for ShaneWarne to play for charity during his doping ban.

JOHANNESBURG, March 20 AFP - When Chris Scott sits down to watch the World Cup final at the Wanderers on Sunday, few people will realise what a big part this virtually unknown man has played in the outcome of the game

THE Western Australian Cricket Association today announced the termination of its contract with Western Warriors coach, Michael Veletta.

JOHANNESBURG, March 20 AAP - Damien Martyn is unlikely to play in the World Cup final against India because pain-killing injections will numb his right hand, making him ineffective as a batsman and a passenger in the field

The toss has played an important role in a few games in this World Cup, especially in the day/night encounters

Shane Warne has been offered the chance to roll his arm over for theself-proclaimed

Sri Lanka's triumph in the 1996 World Cup brought back strong memories of the West Indian victories of 1975 and 1979

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, March 18 AAP - Hard-nosed captain Ricky Ponting won't encourage his players to follow Adam Gilchrist's lead by giving up their wickets before the umpire has raised his finger when Australia contests a fifth World Cup

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