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Australia on cusp of big Ashes win over England 26 Nov 2017 - 12:08 pm
Australia's unbeaten batting pair David Warner (C) and Cameron Bancroft (L) walk back to the pavilion at the end of fourth day's play of the first cricket Ashes Test between England and Australia in Brisbane on November 26, 2017. AFP / Saeed Khan
Vijay, Pujara pummel Sri Lanka on day two 25 Nov 2017 - 04:58 pm
Indian cricketers Murali Vijay (L) and Cheteshwar Pujara run between the wickets during the second day of the second Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on November 25, 2017.  AFP / PUNIT PA
Stonewall Smith drags Australia back from brink 24 Nov 2017 - 11:40 am
Cricket - Ashes test match - Australia v England - GABBA Ground, Brisbane, Australia, November 24, 2017. Australia's captain Steve Smith avoids a bouncer bowled by England's Stuart Broad during the second day of the first Ashes cricket test match. Reuters
Forget Johnson and there are no magic balls, says Cook 21 Nov 2017 - 05:44 pm
This file photo shows England opener Alastair Cook playing a shot against Cricket Australia XI on the second day of a four-day Ashes tour match at the Tony Ireland Stadium in Townsville. (AFP / Peter PARKS)
India release Kumar, Dhawan from test squad 21 Nov 2017 - 09:20 am
India's cricketer Shikhar Dhawan acknowledges the crowd after loosing his wicket during the fourth day of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens cricket stadium in Kolkata on November 19, 2017. GETTYOUT / AFP / Dibyangshu SARKAR
Warner hit by neck injury ahead of Ashes 21 Nov 2017 - 08:09 am
(FILES) This file photo taken on October 24, 2017 shows Australia's cricket team batsman David Warner speaking at a press conference in Sydney. AFP / SAEED KHAN
Kohli, Kumar shine for India in drawn Test 20 Nov 2017 - 03:13 pm
Indian captain Virat Kohli (3R) and teammates walk off the pitch after bad light stopped play on the final day of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens cricket stadium in Kolkata on November 20, 2017. The match ended in a draw. (A
India all out for 172 after tail resists Sri Lanka 18 Nov 2017 - 10:01 am
India's Cheteshwar Pujara (R) plays a shot as Sri Lanka's wicket-keeper Niroshan Dickwella looks on during the third day of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens cricket stadium in Kolkata on November 18, 2017. GETTYOUT / AFP / Di
Give me a break - I'm not a cricket robot, says Kohli 16 Nov 2017 - 11:48 am
A file photo of India skipper Virat Kohli. Reuters.
England unfazed by Australian banter ahead of Ashes opener 14 Nov 2017 - 07:08 pm
England cricket captain Joe Root speaks to the media after a training session in Townsville on November 14, 2017. England will play a Cricket Australia XI in Townsville ahead of their first Ashes Test. (AFP / PETER PARKS)
England coach Bayliss concerned by batting collapses 12 Nov 2017 - 03:08 pm
Filephoto of England Coach Trevor Bayliss. Reuters
Munro's swashbuckling century helps NZ level T20 series 05 Nov 2017 - 11:59 am
New Zealand batsman Colin Munro plays a shot during the second T20 international cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on November 4, 2017. GETTYOUT / AFP / PUNIT PARANJPE
Gayle wins defamation case against Australian publisher 30 Oct 2017 - 02:51 pm
West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle reacts as he leaves the New South Wales Supreme Court after winning a defamation case against an Australian media company in Sydney, Australia, October 30, 2017. AAP/Brendan Esposito/via REUTERS
King Kohli resumes rankings throne after 10 days away 30 Oct 2017 - 12:36 pm
A file photo of  Indian captain Virat Kohli after hitting a shot during the third one day international (ODI) cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Green Park Cricket Stadium in Kanpur,                  October 29, 2017. GETTYOUT/ AFP / MONEY
India pip New Zealand in Kanpur thriller to clinch series 30 Oct 2017 - 01:15 am
Indian cricketers celebrate after dismissing New Zealand’s Tom Latham during the third and final ODI at the Green Park Cricket Stadium in Kanpur yesterday.
Pakistan mark SL’s return to Lahore with win 30 Oct 2017 - 01:13 am
Spectators hold placards during the Twenty20 international between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Lahore, yesterday.
Moeen Ali pens new long-term deal with Worcestershire 25 Oct 2017 - 11:44 pm
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Sri Lanka sports minister joins Pakistan tour 25 Oct 2017 - 11:44 pm
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