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On this day in 2018: Australia admit cheating in ball-tampering scandal in Newlands Test

The 'sandpapergate' ball-tampering controversy erupted on this day in 2018 after Australia's Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera cheating in Test match against the Proteas at Newlands.

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Australia postpone another series against Afghanistan in protest over women's rights

Australia have postponed another series against Afghanistan in protest at the country's treatment of females.

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Alex Carey hangs on to guide Australia to Test series win over New Zealand

Alex Carey led Australia to a dramatic victory while chasing 279 against New Zealand, completing a 2-0 Test series win.

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Nathan Lyon skittles out New Zealand to secure victory for Australia in opening Test

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon took six wickets in New Zealand's second innings to earn a comfortable 172-run victory in the first Test in Wellington.

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Glenn Phillips' spin magic keeps New Zealand's Test hopes alive against Australia

New Zealand kept their hopes in the first Test alive as Glenn Phillips took five wickets to bowl Australia out and set a target of 369 on the third day in Wellington.

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Defiant Cameron Green stars for Australia on opening day of Test against New Zealand

With wickets tumbling around him, Cameron Green put together an unbeaten century for Australia on the opening day of the first Test in Wellington on Wednesday.

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