Ricky Ponting led Australia to 48 wins in 77 Tests as captain

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David Warner and Joe Root

Australian batsman David Warner suspended for 'unprovoked physical attack' on England's Joe Root in Birmingham bar The Walkabout

The incident occurred in a nightclub after Australia's defeat to England in the Champions Trophy

Today at the Champions Trophy: West Indies must capitalise on India’s bowling weakness

Both India and the West Indies will be looking to virtually confirm their semi-final spot on Tuesday at The Oval after wins in their opening games, but there is an element of unpredictability to this match. West Indies overcame Pakistan by two wickets in a low-scoring encounter on Friday and can stifle anyone on their day.

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Champions Trophy: India's rule could split game, warns Tim May

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Michael Clarke

Australia captain Michael Clarke a doubt for Champions Trophy opener against England

Batsman to see a specialist ahead of Saturday's game

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Late Paulinho strikes denies England victory

David Warner fined for Twitter comments

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England batsman may miss the start of this Summer's Ashes series as he continues to recover from a knee injury

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New Zealand coach Mike Hesson fires warning to England

Black Caps' arrival this week has been hardly noticed in a summer dominated by the Ashes

New Zealand’s captain, Brendon McCullum, at the crease during the final Test match against England in March

New Zealand bring plenty of baggage for Ashes curtain-raiser

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Gayle hit a record 17 sixes

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The West Indian hit 100 from just 30 balls

Chris Gayle pictured batting for West Indies

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West Indian sets sets record ton for Bangalore against Pune

Kevin Pietersen needs at least two first-class games before the Ashes

Kevin Pietersen misses New Zealand Tests to be ready for Ashes battle

England take no fitness chances with batsman whose bruised knee is worse than first thought

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