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Clarke and Hussey put Australia on track

Clarke and Hussey put Australia on track

Twin centuries to Michael Clarke and Michael Hussey gave Australia's scorecard a familiar look for their first Test innings of their home summer, which Ricky Ponting finally closed at 4 for 551

08-Nov-2007•The Bulletin by Brydon Coverdale

Sri Lanka optimistic despite dropped chances

Sri Lanka optimistic despite dropped chances

Despite an ordinary fielding display where they put down three easy catches, Sri Lanka had reason to feel pleased with their performance on the opening day

08-Nov-2007•Sa'adi Thawfeeq at the Gabba

Jaques takes centre stage

Jaques takes centre stage

Once Jaques was set, he was able to cruise, but the first session was incredibly difficult as he dealt with rain delays and a seaming pitch. Neither he nor Hayden made terminal errors and their opening stand of 69 was crucial in setting up Australia's 3 f

08-Nov-2007•Peter English at the Gabba

Bucknor and Dar trip up over visas

Bucknor and Dar trip up over visas

Steve Bucknor and Aleem Dar, the two umpires who stood in the World Cup Final earlier this year, have struggled with visa problems which prevented them from standing in the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka at Brisbane

08-Nov-2007•Cricinfo staff

A lockout, a slow start, and familiar chants

A lockout, a slow start, and familiar chants

Plays of the day from the first day of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Brisbane

08-Nov-2007•Peter English at the Gabba

Jaques makes trouble for Sri Lanka

Jaques makes trouble for Sri Lanka

After ten months of speculation over who would fill Australia's three vacant Test positions, Phil Jaques hinted that at least one of those spots is in safe hands

08-Nov-2007•The Bulletin by Brydon Coverdale

Global news agencies boycott Test coverage

Global news agencies boycott Test coverage

Australia's Test cricket season started with a row between Cricket Australia and various media groups which led to several organisations being locked out of the Gabba

06-Nov-2007•Cricinfo staff

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