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Clarke fined for slow over rates

Michael Clarke's first game as Australian one-day captain has also been a costly one with the stand-in skipper fined 10 per cent of his match fee for slow over rates.

CA boss: Cricket's become meaningless

Shane Watson celebrates with teammates (Getty Images)

Australia claim one run win over Windies

Shane Watson conceded six runs from the final over as Australia claimed an incredible one-run win over the West Indies at Warner Park.

Scoreboard: West Indies v Australia 4th ODI

Ouch: Ponting to fly home with injured wrist

Overturned: Pakistan's Akhtar allowed to play

Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke (Getty Images)

Ponting out, Hussey in, Clarke captain

Michael Clarke will captain Australia for the first time in a one-day international after Ricky Ponting was ruled out.

Attack: Gayle admits Windies must improve

Subs: Ponting to take comfort from ICC ruling

For now: Pakistan get Champions go ahead

Haddin avoids surgery on broken finger

Brad Haddin is set to return for Australia's one-day series against Bangladesh next month after being told he doesn't require surgery on his broken finger.

Battling injuries: Windies name trio in squad

Sir Viv: Lee up there with Windies quicks

Watson guides Australia to crushing victory

Shane Watson notched his maiden international century as Australia crushed the West Indies by seven wickets in the third one-day international.

Play video: Aussies beat Windies

Scorecard: West Indies v Australia 3rd ODI

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