Pakistan wrap up the Twenty20 series against Australia with a confident 11-run win at Edgbaston
Pakistan wrap up Twenty20 series
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Bottles thrown at Australia stars
Australia confirm plastic bottles were thrown at their players after the Twenty20 defeat by Pakistan at Edgbaston on Monday evening.
Umar Akmal stars in Pakistan win
Umar Akmal’s stunning 64 from just 31 balls sets up a 23-run win for Pakistan over Australia in the first of two Twenty20 internationals at Edgbaston.
Ponting keen for Tait Test return
Australia captain Ricky Ponting hopes to persuade fast bowler Shaun Tait to return for the Ashes.
Ashes victory ‘vital for Ponting’
Ricky Ponting believes a third Ashes defeat is likely to signal the end of his time as Australia captain.
Australia call up spinner O’Keefe
Australia pick left-arm spinner Stephen O’Keefe for the forthcoming series against Pakistan.
ICC rejects Howard presidency bid
The International Cricket Council rejects former Australian Prime Minister John Howard as a candidate to be its next president.
We must play better – Ponting
Australia captain Ricky Ponting refuses to pull his punches after they slip to a one-day series defeat by England.
Strauss relief after England win
Andrew Strauss says watching his side survive a collapse before scraping a one-wicket win over Australia is a “horrendous” feeling.
Aussies call up Tait for Hauritz
Australia call up paceman Shaun Tait in place of injured spinner Nathan Hauritz for the remainder of the one-day series against England.
England bowlers delight Strauss
England captain Andrew Strauss hails the performance of his bowlers after seeing his side take a 2-0 lead in the one-day series against Australia.
Broad inspires England to victory
Stuart Broad produces a match-winning display on his 24th birthday to help England beat Australia by four wickets in Cardiff and gain a 2-0 lead in the one-day series.
Ponting pledges Aussie fight back
England skipper Andrew Strauss hails Eoin Morgan’s century against Australia as “one of the best I have seen.”
Hilfenhaus back in Aussie squad
Fast bowler Ben Hilfenhaus will return to Test cricket next month after being named in the Australia squad for the series against Pakistan in England.
Injury blow for all-rounder Christian
Hampshire all-rounder Dan Christian is ruled out for around two weeks with a calf injury.
White hundred sets up Aussie win
Cameron White hits 106 as Australia beat Middlesex by five wickets ahead of the one-day series against England.
Middlesex v Australia live score
Middlesex take on Australia in a one-day tour match at Lord’s.
Irish blow chance to beat Aussies
Ireland squander a great chance to beat Australia as the world champions clinch a 39-run victory in Dublin.
Ireland v Australia latest
Ireland take on Australia in a one-day international in Dublin.
Ponting wants end to Irish exodus
Australia captain Ricky Ponting calls on the International Cricket Council to halt the player drain from Irish cricket ahead of their one-day international in Dublin.
Bears win despite Hussey heroics
David Hussey smashes an unbeaten 81 but Notts’ winning run comes to an end against Warwickshire at Edgbaston.
Gilchrist century sees off Kent
Adam Gilchrist marks his first game in charge with a Middlesex Twenty20 record score of 106 as his side beat Kent at Canterbury.
Uncapped Hazlewood in for Johnson
With Michell Johnson ruled out through injury, Australia have called up uncapped 19-year-old Josh Hazlewood for their forthcoming one-day matches in England and Ireland.
Nannes sets T20 mark in Notts win
Australian Dirk Nannes becomes the first man to take 100 Twenty20 wickets as Nottinghamshire open their FP t20 campaign with victory at Worcester.
Paine steps in for injured Haddin
Australia have called up keeper Tim Paine for their forthcoming one-day matches in England and Ireland.
Lee ruled out of Hampshire move
Injury scuppers Hampshire’s hopes of bringing in Australia fast bowler Brett Lee for their Twenty20 campaign.
Dockrell to miss Australia clash
Ireland will be without teenage spinner George Dockrell for the one-day international against Australia in Dunlin on 17 June.
Aussie Smith ready for Twenty20
Worcestershire’s new Australian all-rounder Steve Smith arrives in time for his short five-game stint in the Twenty20.
Aussies recall Marsh to ODI squad
Australia have recalled batsman Shaun Marsh for the five-match one-day series against England in June and July.
Inquiry into Pakistan series loss
The performance of Pakistan on their tour of Australia is being investigated by the International Cricket Council’s anti-corruption unit.
England seal World Twenty20 title
England beat Australia to win the World Twenty20 in Barbados and secure their first victory in 35 years of ICC limited-over competitions.
ICC World Twenty20 final photos
Pictures from Barbados as England take on Australia
Aussies stun Pakistan in thriller
Mike Hussey blasts 60 from 24 balls as Australia produce an incredible fightback to beat Pakistan by three wickets and set up a World Twenty20 final against England.
Clarke praises ‘freakish’ Hussey
Michael Hussey’s incredible display in Australia’s World Twenty20 semi-final victory over Pakistan is hailed as “freakish” by captain Michael Clarke.
Pakistan v Australia photos
Pictures from the second World Twenty20 semi-final
Australia target world final spot
Australia look to set up a World Twenty20 final against England by beating Pakistan in semi-finals in St Lucia on Friday.
Australia bid to extend 100% run
Australia face Pakistan in the ICC World Twenty20 in St Lucia on Friday having won all five of their matches in the tournament thus far.
Aussies crush Windies to advance
Australia ease into the World Twenty20 semi-finals with a ruthless six-wicket win over hosts West Indies in St Lucia.
Quartet bid for semi-final spots
Sri Lanka and West Indies will battle to qualify for the World Twenty20 semi-finals, along with Australia who are all but certain to qualify.
Red-hot Aussies thrash Sri Lanka
Australia make it four wins for four in the ICC World Twenty20, as they hand Sri Lanka an 81-run beating in Barbados thanks to Cameron White’s 85 not out.
Live – Sri Lanka v West Indies
Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene put on the highest partnership of the tournament as Sri Lanka post a massive 195-3 against West Indies at the World Twenty20, after Australia crush India by 49 runs.
Australia crush India in Barbados
Australia beat India by 49 runs in their opening Super Eights clash at the World Twenty20 after a supreme display with bat and ball.
Australia advance to Super Eights
Australia overcome a shaky start to beat Bangladesh and reach the Super Eight phase of the ICC World Twenty20.
Aussies & S Africa bid to qualify
Australia and South Africa will look to avoid any slip-ups in the final group games of the ICC World Twenty20 in Barbados on Wednesday.
World Twenty20 day six photos
Pictures as Australia face Bangladesh
Aussies & Proteas bid to progress
Australia and South Africa will look to avoid any slip-ups in the final group games of the ICC World Twenty20 in Barbados on Wednesday.
Fluent Aussies overpower Pakistan
Australia begin their World Twenty20 campaign with a 34-run victory against defending champions Pakistan in St Lucia.
Australia’s Lee out of Twenty20
Australia bowler Brett Lee will miss the World Twenty20 competition after picking up an arm injury.
Australia women appoint Blackwell
Australia appoint Alex Blackwell as captain for the ICC World Twenty20 after incumbent Jodie Fields withdraws because of injury.
Lancs sign Chanderpaul and Katich
Lancashire sign Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Simon Katich as replacement overseas players for Kumar Sangakkara.