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Australia vs Zimbabwe

Shane Watson out of Australia’s tour to Zimbabwe; Phil Hughes called as replacement

Phil Hughes to replace after all-rounder sprained his ankle.

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Australia may play triangular series in Zimbabwe soon

Australia last toured Zimbabwe in 2004 for a one-day series.

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Matthew Hayden scores 380 against Zimbabwe at Perth; beats Brian Lara’s world record

On October 10, 2003, Australian opener Matthew Hayden became the highest individual run-scorer in a single Test innings when he went past Brian Lara's 375, at the WACA against Zimbabwe, when he scored 380 runs. Jaideep Vaidya revisits the epic knock.

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When Zimbabwe announced their arrival on the international stage

On June 9, 1983, the ICC Prudential World Cup kicked off in England amidst great frenzy. Karthik Parimal looks back at the opening fixture between Zimbabwe and Australia, and how the latter were promptly stunned.

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Australia choose to bat first against Zimbabwe

 

Australia are currently enjoying a 29 match winning streak at the mega event and would be looking to extend it further against the African minnows. But their tournament build-up left a lot to be desired as they lost both their warm-up games against India and South Africa respectively.

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Preview: Australia favourites in game against Zimbabwe, but…

By Suneer Chowdhary

 

What the Aussies will want to achieve more than just a win is flawlessness in their performance. The batting is known to collapse when faced with bowlers that send down balls off very short run-ups and that will be exactly what Zimbabwe dole out – the likes of Prosper Utseya and Raymond Price bowling their brand of slow bowling.

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World Cup preview: Ponting’s return bolsters Australia

By Jamie Alter 

 

The last time these two sides met in a limited-overs contest, Zimbabwe ended up victors in an unforgettable encounter. But that was during the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 in 2007, and was for all practical purposes a one-off upset win.

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World Cup adorns Bombay Stock Exchange

The International Cricket Council marked the 30-day countdown to the World Cup by displaying the tournament's trophy at the Bombay Stock Exchange on Wednesday.ICC president Sharad Pawar, chief executive Haroon Lorgat and tournament director Ratnakar Shetty all rang the opening bell at the BSE to signal the start of the day's trading.

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