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Eight for McGrath the Great

There have been some great fast bowling performances at the WACA and this, statistically, was the finest

19-Dec-2004•The Wisden Verdict by Peter English

'We try to improve ourselves every day' - Ponting

Ricky Ponting celebrated his 30th birthday with a crushing win thanks but he also offered a warning that the side can continue to improve

19-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

McGrath's 8 for 24 seals it

Glenn McGrath's devestating burst of 8 for 24 left Pakistan with no answers as they hurtled to a massive 491-run defeat on the fourth day at Perth

19-Dec-2004•The Bulletin by S Rajesh

Australia tighten the noose

Australia were in sight of a big win after their batsmen flogged the Pakistan bowlers to all corners of the part

18-Dec-2004•The Bulletin by S Rajesh

Kasprowicz puts Australia in charge

Australia decided against enforcing the follow on and lead by 217 at the end of the second day of the first Test at Perth

17-Dec-2004•The Bulletin by S Rajesh

Shoaib Akhtar fined 40% of match fee

Shoaib Akhtar has been fined 40% of his match fee after being found guilty of breaching ICC rules in the first Test, which is currently being contested by Australia and Pakistan at Perth

17-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

South Australia look to Top End for Skewes

The Northern Territory batsman Ken Skewes has been called up by South Australia, his adopted state, for the ING Cup match against Western Australia

16-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Australia v Pakistan, 1st Test, Perth

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16-Dec-2004

Australia's opening idol

While his more fancied top-order team-mates went with whispers, Justin Langer whistled his way through the first day

16-Dec-2004•The Wisden Verdict by Peter English

Langer leads the Australian charge

Australia rode on a brilliant unbeaten 181 by Justin Langer and ended the first day on 8 for 357

16-Dec-2004•The Bulletin by S Rajesh

Captaincy hasn't hurt my batting - Ponting

Ricky Ponting does not believe the captaincy has affected his batting, but he intends to finish a 'stop-start' year on a high against Pakistan

15-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Hayden returns to scene of triumph

When Matthew Hayden returns to the WACA for Thursday's first Test, he will face a far tougher time against Pakistan's bowlers than he did when he made his then world-record 380

14-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Sleeping masters of unpredictability

Touring teams place little importance on warm-up games but even Pakistan must worry after a start kindly described as disastrous

14-Dec-2004•Peter English

Miandad predicts a struggle for Pakistan

Javed Miandad has come out strongly against Bob Woolmer's coaching methods and is extremely sceptical about Pakistan's chances in the Test series against Australia

14-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

NSW can't pick Lee for Tasmania match

Brett Lee will not be allowed to play for New South Wales in their Pura Cup match against Tasmania that starts at Sydney this Thursday, even though it seems unlikely that he will make the starting XI for Australia in the first Test against Pakistan

14-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Hayden fit for first Test against Pakistan

Matthew Hayden is expected to play in the first Test against Pakistan at Perth that starts this Friday

13-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Malik available for first Test against Australia

Shoaib Malik is free to play for Pakistan in Thursday's first Test against Australia as the report on his suspect bowling action will not be completed in time

13-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Gilchrist wary of Pakistan

Ahead of the first Test against Pakistan at the WACA, Adam Gilchrist has said that Australia would deal with their tempestuous opponents with care

13-Dec-2004•Cricinfo

Woolmer and Lillee warn against writing off Pakistan

Bob Woolmer, the Pakistan coach, and Dennis Lillee have warned against writing off the Pakistan side ahead of their three-Test series against Australia

12-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Bowden seeks the return of fair play

Billy Bowden has encouraged both teams to take the fielder's word when it comes to close catches ahead of Australia's first Test against Pakistan at Perth

12-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

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