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David Hookes: Unfulfilled promises in career and life

David Hookes was an explosive batsman whose talent never quite lived up to the expectations. Like his career, the life of the man also ended rather needlessly with plenty of promises unfulfilled.

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Nathan Lyon leaves South Australia, joins New South Wales

Australian Test spinner Nathan Lyon has made an inter-state switch, leaving South Australia to join New South Wales, Cricket NSW said on Thursday.

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India vs Australia 2013: Justin Langer urges selectors to persist with Phil Hughes for Mohali Test

The Australians may have been dismal so far in the ongoing Test series against India but former batsman Justin Langer feels the selectors should keep faith in the players and avoid a "chopping and changing" policy.

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Phil Hughes wins Australia’s Domestic Player of the Year Award

South Australian and Adelaide Strikers left-hander Phil Hughes has been named the Domestic Player of the Year at the Allan Border Medal on Monday.

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When a post-match party saw the tragic end of David Hookes

On January 19, 2004, David Hookes, the man well-known for starting his Test career by scoring five consecutive boundaries off Tony Greig, breathed his last at the age of 48. Karthik Parimal looks back at that fateful day, when a post-match drinks party, involving Victoria and South Australia, took a dreadful turn.

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Kane Richardson speaks about Australia selection

A video of Kane Richardson, who has been called up to play for Australia against Sri Lanka. Richardson says it has been amazing first-class cricket for him and getting chance to play for Australia with spectators behind him. He said he doesn't get much time to talk to coach Mickey Arthur. South Australian quick Kane...

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Mitchell Starc ruled out of second ODI against Sri Lanka due to injury

Paceman Mitchell Starc has calf muscle soreness and has withdrawn from Australia's one-day squad ahead of this weekend's second match against Sri Lanka, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.

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Peter Siddle to begin preparations for India tour

In a bid to keep himself at his best, Australia’s fast bowler Peter Siddle will undergo a pre-season-like training regime after the final Test against Sri Lanka. Siddle is set to undergo this regim in order to be able enough to lead the Australian bowling attack in India in February.

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Indian bags Sir Don Bradman’s cricketing items

An Indian collector has snapped up precious items, including a baggy green cap and three bats, once owned by legendary cricketer Don Bradman at bargain prices at an auction held in Australia.

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Kumar Sangakkara taunts Phil Hughes ahead of first Test at Hobart

Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara warned Australia’s comeback man Phil Hughes that despite changes in his technique, he is only one ball away from a cheap dismissal.

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