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Australia coach Mickey Arthur plays down Clarke injury fears

Australia coach Mickey Arthur has played down fears skipper Michael Clarke's career could be shortened by injury.

Thorpe said he would not retire should he fail to make London

Swimming: Ian Thorpe braced for Olympic failure

Australia's five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe expects to fail in his bid to make a dream return at this summer's London Games.

Ricky Ponting was acting as stand in captain

Ricky Ponting announces one-day international retirement

Ricky Ponting has retired from one-day international cricket but will continue to play Test matches for Australia.

Ricky Ponting becomes only the third player to pass the milestone

Ricky Ponting passes 13,000 Test runs

Australia's Ricky Ponting hit his second century in three matches and became the third batsmen to score 13,000 Test runs before laughing off suggestions he might be about to retire on Tuesday.

Dhoni has backed Flectcher despite drop in fortunes

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni backs coach Duncan Fletcher

India coach Duncan Fletcher has been given the backing of his captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni despite being on the verge of a second successive away series whitewash since he took charge.

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Hilfenhaus's rapid haul leaves India without hope

India 161 & 171 Australia 369 (Australia win by an innings and 37 runs)

'I feel really proud, but I've never had to work as hard as that'

Kevin Pietersen's beaming smile lit up Lord's yesterday and the third double century of his international career put England in command of the first Test against India. But he admitted he had never had to work harder to reach three figures.

Ash cloud grounds more flights in Australia

International and domestic flights through Australian airports were cancelled today as an ash cloud from a Chilean volcano moved into the country's airspace.

Shane Warne mentor Terry Jenner dies

Former Australia spinner Terry Jenner, more widely known as Shane Warne's leg-spin mentor, has died in Adelaide at the age of 66.

Adelaide: Civilisation on the edge of the Outback

City Slicker: Australia's food capital is a model of civic planning. Sarah Barrell has some ideas for new and returning visitors

Paul Collingwood draws strength from Adelaide innings

Despite enduring a forgettable tour of Australia with the bat, Paul Collingwood is confident his best form is not far away.

Andrew Strauss delighted to end England losing streak

England skipper Andrew Strauss admitted it felt "very good" to beat Australia on their national day and remain alive in the one-day international series following a 21-run win in Adelaide.

Jimmy Anderson hopes to inspire England with return

A refreshed Jimmy Anderson is hoping to inspire a change in England's faltering fortunes after rejoining the squad this week.

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