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Australia gain upperhand on rain-truncated day against New Zealand

Persistent rains meant there was no play possible after tea on the opening day of the first Test between Australia and New Zealand at the Gabba. New Zealand, after winning the toss, lost four wickets in the first session but recovered with an unbeaten 80-run stand between Daniel Vettori and Dean Brownlie to 176 for five.

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Australia reduce New Zealand to 94 for four at lunch

Australia's inexperienced bowling attack had New Zealand in trouble early on the opening day of the first Test at the Gabba on Thursday. The Black Caps, bidding for their first victory across the Tasman for 26 years, were struggling at 94 for four at lunch after winning the toss under cloudy skies.

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Mickey Arthur says Australia’s rebuilding may take years

New Australian coach Mickey Arthur warned on Tuesday that fans needed to be patient as the national side undergoes a rebuilding process that could take years to come to fruition.

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New Zealand eye first Test win in 26 years in Australia

Captain Ross Taylor said on Wednesday that New Zealand were confident of winning their first Test in Australia for 26 years against a weakened bowling attack at the Gabba this week.

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Clarke indicates Lyon’s inclusion for the Gabba Test against NZ

By Robert Smith

 

Skipper Michael Clarke hinted on Wednesday that he is likely to play spinner Nathan Lyon and leave out one of Australia's three fast bowling newcomers against New Zealand at the Gabba.

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Lawson critical of Australian selectors for protecting Cummins

Former Australia pacer Geoff Lawson has lashed out at Cricket Australia's (CA) selectors for leaving out young pace sensation Pat Cummins from the first Test against New Zealand.

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Watson hopes for improved performances in CLT20

By CricketCountry Staff

 

New South Wales Blues opener Shane Watson is not pleased with his individual performance with the bat in the ongoing Champions League T20 tournament, and hopes to produce something special in the upcoming games.

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Starc says he hasn’t modelled himself on Johnson

New South Wales pacer Mitchell Starc Friday refused to be compared to his Australian compatriot Mitchell Johnson, saying he has not modelled his bowling action on anyone.

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NSW skipper Katich upbeat ahead of CLT20

With a heady mix of youth and experience in their ranks, New South Wales skipper Simon Katich is optimistic about regaining the Champions League T20 title, which they won in the inaugural edition in 2009.

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