Windies bat first in Adelaide ODI

West Indies captain Chris Gayle won the toss and chose to bat first against Australia in the Second limited overs match at Adelaide Oval.

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Royals' empire: Warne eager to expand

NSW clash: Bushrangers name squad

Peter Siddle during the Third Test against Pakistan. (Getty - file)

Siddle sidelined for up to five months

Australian paceman Peter Siddle says a strenuous workload was not responsible for his back injury.

Seven wickets: Steyn credits planning

Wasim Akram: Pakistan cricket 'must move on'

Domestic clash: Queensland dismissed for 326

England captain Andrew Strauss is taking a break. (AAP - file)

Warne slams Strauss for Bangladesh break

Shane Warne has accused England captain Andrew Strauss of showing a "lack of respect for Test cricket".

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India slump: South Africa sniff big win

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Doug Bollinger celebrates a West Indies wicket. (Getty Images)

Aussies to remain unbeaten

Doug Bollinger says Australia are aiming to whitewash West Indies and go through the season unbeaten.

Hitters return: Warner, Smith back for Blues

Sheffield Shield: Bulls fight back against Tigers

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Michael Clarke pplays a shot in front of a bank of empty seats. (Getty Images)

MCG fans abandon One-day International

Victorian fans cast further doubt over one-day cricket's long-term future with only 25,463 turning up.

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Big knock: South Africa's Amla earns praise

Doug Bollinger and Michael Clarke celebrate a wicket. (Getty Images)

Australia thrash West Indies

Australia made good their promise to curb Chris Gayle and after doing so, thumped West Indies.

Scorecard: Australia v West Indies, First ODI

Horror tour: Pakistan coach accepts blame

Shield clash: Warriors, Redbacks set for win

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