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Australia have slipped to their lowest position in the ICC’s Test rankings – fifth – after their 2-0 series loss to India. They now sit behind the old enemy, England, who now sit in fourth place on the table ahead of the sides’ 2010/11 Ashes series. Read the full article at http://blogs.bettor.com/Australia-Ashes-underdogs-after-Test-ranking-drop-a33649
Australia have built a 185 run lead over India in their second innings in Bangalore, but with only three wickets in hand heading into day five of the Test, India look to be on track to claim victory in what could be another thrilling finish. Read more at http://blogs.bettor.com/India-vs-Australia-Bangalore-Test-day-four-review-a33312.
India have defeated Australia by one wicket in the first match of their two Test series, with VVS Laxman overcoming a back injury to post an all-important half century for his side. Read http://blogs.bettor.com/India-narrowly-defeat-Australia-in-Mohali-Test-a31827.
A patient century by Shane Watson frustrated the hosts on the first day of the Test between India and Australia in Mohali, but MS Dhoni’s team finished the day well thanks to a pair of late wickets to Zaheer Khan to leave the visitors on 224-5 at stumps. Read the full article at http://blogs.bettor.com/India-vs-Australia-at-Mohali-first-day-review-a31086
India and Australia have just two Tests to stake their claim on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy before Ricky Ponting and his team fix their sights firmly on reclaiming the Ashes from England during their home summer. Read the full article at http://blogs.bettor.com/India-vs-Australia-Border-Gavaskar-Trophy-preview-a30890
The ICC have released their long list for the 2010 Cricketer of the Year and their are no England players on a 16-strong list that is dominated by Australia, South Africa and India. Find out the full details at http://blogs.bettor.com/Australia-dominates-ICC-Cricketer-of-the-Year-long-list-a22229.
Six wickets by Shane Watson and a solid partnership between Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke have helped Australia fight their way back into the Test against Pakistan at Headingly. More at http://blogs.bettor.com/Pakistan-vs-Australia-at-Headingley-day-two-report-a18084.
Australia has been dismissed for a paltry 88 in the first innings of their Test against Pakistan at Headingly. Ricky Ponting’s side headed to lunch reeling at 73-6 and managed to add just 15 runs to that total when play resumed for the second session. More at http://blogs.bettor.com/Pakistan-dismiss-Australia-for-88-at-Headingly-a17812
Australia are struggling at 73-6 at lunch on day one of the Test against Pakistan at Headingly, with Pakistan’s pacemen ripping through the top order in the opening session of the match. The lunch-time report is available at http://blogs.bettor.com/Australia-crumbles-as-Pakistan-pacemen-rule-at-Headingly-a17795.
Australia will arrive at Headingly for the second Test of the series against Pakistan seeking their 14th stright Test victory over their opponent. Pakistan, who lost to Australia by 150 runs at Lord’s have a lot of work to do if they are to snap their losing streak against Ricky Ponting’s side. The full preview [...]