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(8.4/20 ov, T:174) 92/2

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736
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(22.5 ov) 47/2

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(12.4 ov) 328 & 44/4
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302

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(39 ov) 185 & 110/4
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214

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136
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(87.2 ov) 294/4

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426/9d
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(38.5 ov) 107/2

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(18/20 ov, T:182) 184/2

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(16.5/20 ov, T:145) 91

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Homeworkgate

In a surprise and unprecedented decision, Australia axed four players from a Test during the 2012-13 tour of India for 'breach of protocol'. The players - who included vice-captain Shane Watson - had failed to hand in a mid-tour assessment exercise sought by the team management. The decision met with mixed responses but near-universal shock - not least because Australia were 2-0 down with two Tests to go.

Watson may quit Test cricket after axeing

Watson may quit Test cricket after axeing

Shane Watson is considering his future in the game after being axed from the squad for the Mohali Test on disciplinary grounds

11-Mar-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff
'If you want feedback, listen to Hendrix'

'If you want feedback, listen to Hendrix'

Mickey Arthur has got Twitter in a tizzy today

11-Mar-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff
'It's not under-6s, this is Test cricket'

'It's not under-6s, this is Test cricket'

The cricket world reacts to the axing of Shane Watson, James Pattinson, Mitchell Johnson and Usman Khawaja from the Mohali Test

11-Mar-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff
Watson leaves tour after Australia axe four

Watson leaves tour after Australia axe four

Australia's vice-captain Shane Watson has left the tour of India just hours after being told he and three other players would not be considered for the third Test for ignoring team orders

11-Mar-2013•Brydon Coverdale
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