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Anderson celebrates the wicket of Imran Farhat on his way to 5 for 49.

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Birthday boy Anderson routs Pakistan

James Anderson celebrated his 28th birthday with another impressive display at Trent Bridge as Pakistan collapsed on the second day of the first Test.

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India, Sri Lanka run-fest ends in draw

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The second Test between India and Sri Lanka ended in a high-scoring draw on Friday after the bat dominated the ball on a featherbed wicket for five days.

Out in the cold...Jack Clarke (r) expressed the CA board's disappointment in Mr Howard's snub.

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CA accepts Howard's fate

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Cricket Australia says it will support New Zealand Cricket's nominee for the ICC vice-presidency, all but ending John Howard's chances of taking the role.

Living legend...Muralidaran bowed out of Test cricket last week with a world record 800 wickets.

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Murali to be immortalised in Cup venue

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A new cricket stadium being built in Sri Lanka for next year's World Cup will reportedly be named after the world's most successful bowler Muttiah Muralidaran.

Eoin Morgan hits out on his way to a maiden Test century.

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Morgan ton puts England on top

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England's Eoin Morgan plundered 125 not out for his maiden Test century to help dig his team out of trouble and steer it to 4 for 331 at stumps on day one of the first Test against Pakistan.

Master blaster...Tendulkar finally left the crease on 203. (file photo)

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Tendulkar's 200 leads Indian run feast

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Star batsman Sachin Tendulkar hit 203 and debutant Suresh Raina made 120 as India bettered Sri Lanka's run-spree in the high-scoring second cricket Test on Thursday.

Redevelopment: WACA Ground in Perth.

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WACA set for massive redevelopment

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The WACA has been given the green light from its members to go ahead with an ambitious redevelopment that would see commercial and residential towers built at the iconic cricket ground.

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Pietersen cleared for first Test

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Kevin Pietersen has been passed fit to play in the opening Test against Pakistan despite injuring himself treading on a stray football during practise - just a day before the first of a four-match series is due to get underway at Trent Bridge.

Leading the way... Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his 48th Test century.

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Tendulkar masterclass keeps India afloat

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Sachin Tendulkar hit his 48th Test century to lead India's fight-back in the second Test, after Sri Lanka's new-look bowling attack ran through the top order in Colombo.

No flash in the pan...Trott followed his maiden ton up with a double century and a pair of high ODI scores.

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Trott has no problems with 'needle'

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Jonathan Trott insists he has no problems with opponents who try to wind him up, saying he is happy to cope with any "needle" that comes his way in the Test series against Pakistan.

Home for a rest...Andrew Symonds won't join the Bulls in their Top End trip.

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Bulls give Roy, Harris a rest

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Andrew Symonds will be kept in cotton wool when Queensland fine-tunes its preseason preparation with a Twenty20 series in Darwin next month.

John Howard's ICC bid was blocked at a meeting in Singapore last month.

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CA close to decision on Howard

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Cricket Australia will decide on Friday whether or not to keep former prime minister John Howard as its nominee for the role of vice-president on the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Mitchell Johnson leads an Australian bowling attack which Paul Collingwood still rates as the world's best.

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Collingwood still rates Aussie attack

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England batsman Paul Collingwood believes the Pakistan bowling attack that helped end Australia's seven-match winning streak has a lot to do to prove it is the best in the world.

Kumar Sangakkara raises his bat after bringing up his 200 in Colombo.

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Sangakkara, Jayawardene pile on misery

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Kumar Sangakkara smashed his seventh Test double-hundred and Mahela Jayawardene broke Don Bradman's record for the most centuries at one venue as a rampant Sri Lanka tormented India in the second Test in Colombo.

Hot form...Sri Lankan skipper Sangakkara was 130no after making a ton in the first Test. (file photo)

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Paranavitana, Sangakkara torment India

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Tharanga Paranavitana and Kumar Sangakkara flayed India's bowlers for centuries in consecutive matches as Sri Lanka dominated the opening day of the second Test in Colombo.

Tough challenge ... Simon Katich (File photo)

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Aussies focusing on Indian assignment

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Opener Simon Katich says Australia faces a big challenge in the upcoming Test series against world number one India, with several newer members of the squad yet to play senior cricket in that country.

Preparation problems? Ponting leads his side to India next before this summer's Ashes series.

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Shock loss no impact on Ashes: Ponting

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Australia captain Ricky Ponting insisted his team's three-wicket defeat by Pakistan in the second Test would be irrelevant come the start of their bid to regain the Ashes.

Umar Gul (left) jumps for joy after hitting the winning run at Headingley.

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Pakistan finally ends Australia hoodoo

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Pakistan has finally ended its 15-year winless streak against Australia, taking out the second Test by three wickets.

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Malinga out of second India Test

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Sri Lanka has suffered a major blow with a knee injury ruling sling-arm fast bowler Lasith Malinga out of the second Test against India.

John Howard's bid is still alive, though other candidates will be considered before August 31.

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Howard's ICC bid not over yet

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Cricket Australia insists John Howard is still an option for the ICC vice-presidency after New Zealand's back-up candidate pulled out.

Pakistan celebrates the key wicket of Michael Clarke before bowling Australia out for 349.

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Pakistan on cusp of upset victory

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Pakistan was left tantalisingly close to ending its 15-year winless streak against Australia at stumps on the third day of the second and final Test at Headingley.

Tail-end surge: Smith smashed Danish Kaneria for consecutive sixes on his way to 77.

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Smith's knock firms Aussie total

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All-rounder Steven Smith notched his maiden Test half-century to help Australia set Pakistan 180 for victory on day three of the second Test at Headingley.

Vice-captain's knock...Michael Clarke hits out as Kamran Akmal watches from behind the stumps.

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Pup picks up where Punter left off

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Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke took up the mantle after Ricky Ponting was dismissed in the first session on day three of the second Test against Pakistan at Headingley.

New recruit...Essex was looking to fill the hole in its bowling attack left by Danish Kaneria. (file photo)

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Essex recruits spinner McGain

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English county Essex signed Australian leg-spinner Bryce McGain until the end of the season on Friday.

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Olonga wants Zimbabwe return to Tests

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Former Zimbabwe fast bowler Henry Olonga believes it is time for his country to be allowed back into Test cricket.