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Ricky Ponting fears ODI format will be pushed aside amid T20 league boom

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes the 50-over format will be played less in the coming years due to the amount of T20 franchise leagues that have emerged around the world.

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Marnus Labuschagne survives axe as Australia name squad for Test series in SA

Marnus Labuschagne has survived the axe and been included in Australia's squad for the Test series in South Africa, with Cooper Connolly selected as an extra batter in the group.

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Marnus Labuschagne dropped from Australia ODI squad for tours to Zim and SA

Marnus Labuschagne has been axed from Australia ODI squad for the upcoming tours to Zimbabwe and South Africa, with Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh set for returns in the 50-over format.

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Australia demolish toothless Bangladesh Tigers to draw Test series Down Under

Mitchell Starc led Australia to an innings and 51-run win over Bangladesh to tie up the Test series at 1-1 in Darwin on Saturday.

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Bangladesh fight back after Mitchell Starc tears through top order in Mackay

Bangladesh recovered from a disastrous start to fight back against Australia on a remarkable opening day of the second Test in Mackay in which 18 wickets tumbled.

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Australia resist selecting all-pace attack for must-win Test against Bangladesh

Australia have resisted selecting an all-pace attack for the second and final Test against Bangladesh, starting in Mackay on Saturday, with spinner Nathan Lyon keeping his place.

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