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Mark Taylor

The evolution of Baggy Green

The baggy green is the cap worn by the Australian Test cricketers since twentieth century. It is said to be the most famous cricket cap in the world and is a symbol of national pride in Australia.   Baggy green has always been famous and held huge respect, however the tradition of handing the cap...

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Geoff Marsh: The first player to win the World Cup as both cricketer and coach

Geoff Marsh was a rock at the top for Australia during their resurgence in the 1980s. He was also a successful coach.

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Ricky Ponting – End of a glorious 17-year cricket career

Former and current Australian cricketers talk about batting legend Ricky Ponting and share their personal memories about him. Ricky Ponting  retired from Test cricket at the end of the third and final Test match against South Africa at Perth on Monday bring an end to a glorious 17-year cricket career. He ended his career as...

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Ricky Ponting to lead PM’s XI against West Indies

Under-pressure Ricky Ponting was appointed captain of the Prime Minister's XI on Tuesday to face the West Indies in January, suggesting his international career still has legs.

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As chairman of the ICC cricket committee, Kumble could inject much-needed dynamism

Anil Kumble earned another feather in his cap by being appointed chairman of the ICC cricket committee. Arunabha Sengupta opines he is the right man to bring in innovation and well-thought-out changes to the cricket world.

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Anil Kumble appointed chairman of ICC Cricket Committee

Former India captain Anil Kumble was on Thursday unanimously appointed chairman of ICC's Cricket Committee by the game's governing body, replacing West Indies great Clive Lloyd.

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Hashim Amla is the first bearded batsman to score 300 in Tests!

Hashim Amla’s supreme innings, etched with elegance and equanimity, was a movable feast for the eyes of the Test cricket lover. Arunabha Sengupta uncovers further curious delights for the true addict of the game that passed almost unnoticed during his marathon knock.

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Pakistan-Australia limited over series scheduled in UAE

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has scheduled its limited over matches series against Australia in the UAE with Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai to host a total of six matches.

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Australian players might boycott England tour

Unhappy over performance related payment issues, Australian players are planning to boycott the ODI tour of England next month.

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Kevin Pietersen defends the switch-hit

By CricketCountry Staff

 

England cricketer Kevin Pietersen, who is credited for developing the switch hit, on Friday vociferously defended the legality of his trademark shot. 

 

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