Cricket

Tuesday Feb 14 13:29 AEDT

Victoria are 0-47 in their second innings, an overall lead of 167, at lunch on day two of their Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia at the MCG.

Tuesday Feb 14 12:44 AEDT

Ponting to lead Australia

Former captain Ricky Ponting will lead Australia in Friday's one-day international against Sri Lanka at the SCG with Michael Clarke ruled out with injury.

Tuesday Feb 14 12:00 AEDT

Ponting to captain, Haddin remains out

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been handed the reins again in the absence of an injured Michael Clarke, while Brad Haddin's career remains in limbo.

Tuesday Feb 14 07:30 AEDT

Finn, Cook dish out England victory

Paceman Steven Finn took a career-best 4-34 and Alastair Cook hit his highest score to help England beat Pakistan in a 130-run win in the first day-night international.

Monday Feb 13 20:50 AEDT

Lankans need system review: Sangakkara

Sri Lanka stalwart Kumar Sangakkara says his nation's cricketing system needs to be reviewed if they're to challenge the powers of world cricket.

Monday Feb 13 20:17 AEDT

Redbacks to resume at 4-81 at MCG

Fourteen wickets have fallen on an action-packed first day of the Sheffield Shield clash between Victoria and South Australia at the MCG.

Monday Feb 13 18:15 AEDT

Injured captain Clarke to miss one game

Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke will miss one game but hopes to return from a hamstring injury for Sunday's one-dayer against India in Brisbane.

Monday Feb 13 17:48 AEDT

Wedding can wait, says cricketer Forrest

Allrounder Peter Forrest says his wedding to fiancee Rachel Barker may have to wait if he is selected for Australia's upcoming tour of the West Indies.

Monday Feb 13 16:06 AEDT

Bulls have Hopes against Tasmania

Captain James Hopes will make a timely return to the Queensland Bulls side for Wednesday's must-win one-day match against Tasmania in Hobart.

Monday Feb 13 15:15 AEDT

England look for one-day boost

England captain Alistair Cook hopes his new-look one-day side can bounce back against Pakistan after taking a pummeling in the Test series.

Monday Feb 13 12:30 AEDT

Forrest is a cricket 'rock star'

Questions over why Peter Forrest was chosen for Australia’s ODI side were clearly answered in Adelaide when he looked very much at home in Australian colours, both with the bat and in the field.

Monday Feb 13 08:19 AEDT

Aussie captain to have scans on leg injury

Australian captain Michael Clarke will have scans on an injured hamstring, an ailment which could force Ricky Ponting back into the one-day leader role.

Sunday Feb 12 23:23 AEDT

India down Aussies in Adelaide one-dayer

India have defeated Australia by four wickets in Sunday's one-day international in Adelaide, the first win for India on tour, apart from a Twenty20 game.

Sunday Feb 12 14:35 AEDT

Pattinson makes low-key cricket return

Australian fast bowler James Pattinson has taken the first step towards a return to top-level cricket following stress fractures in his foot.

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