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Cricket: Australia 93-1 at lunch

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:40:00 +1200

Brent Arnel struck in his first over of test cricket but Australia recovered to a strong position at lunch after opting to bat in the first test against New Zealand here today.Arnel, 31, removed recalled opener Phil Hughes for...

Live commentary: NZ v Australia, 1st test

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +1200

The first test between the Black Caps and Australia is underway at the Basin Reserve in Wellington today. Australian captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat first. LIve commentary will appear in 5 SECONDS ...

Cricket: Aussies lose Watson for test

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:09:12 +1200

Australia has suffered a blow ahead of the first cricket test against the Black Caps with Shane Watson set to be ruled out through injury.Philip Hughes looks likely to play at the Basin Reserve.Watson is understood to be struggling...

Cricket: Vettori has plenty of reasons to be fearful

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200

New Zealand will have to overcome a poor recent record at the Basin Reserve, a captain in the midst of a coin-toss form slump and an inexperienced top order if they are to have any chance of competing with Australia.The first...

Cricket: This long history is short on victories

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200

The last time New Zealand beat Australia in a test, their bowling attack included Murphy Su'a, Dipak Patel and Willie Watson.John Wright was playing the last of his 82 tests (and don't you think, given his liking of, and camaraderie...

Cricket: Arnel set for test call-up

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +1200

New Zealand cricket captain Daniel Vettori has hinted at a debut for Northern Districts seamer Brent Arnel in tomorrow's first test against Australia in Wellington.Vettori said pitch conditions at the Basin Reserve meant the selection...

Cricket: Taylor, Southee climb ODI rankings

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:20:00 +1200

Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor and pace bowler Tim Southee have climbed the world cricket rankings, after the five-match Chappell-Hadlee series against Australia.Southee took his six wickets in the series, including 4-36 in the...

Media pack greets embattled Clarke in Wellington

newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:45:07 +1200

Michael Clarke arrived in Wellington airport today leaving behind the Lara Bingle circus which rages on in Sydney.A $200,000 engagement is rumoured to be