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First test betting: Australia v New Zealand - Australia's Last Hurrah

18 November 2008 | About Nick Tedeschi | Cricket

The end of empire is nearing. Australia are an aging team with a fragile bowling attack and a questionable leadership. But even with some appalling and incredibly divisive selection blunders, Australia will not be beaten by New Zealand at the Gabba, writes Nick Tedeschi. Read more

Australia v India, 3rd Test Betting: Aussies in a spin

28 October 2008 | About Nick Tedeschi | Cricket

The search for an answer to Australia's spin problems continues while the greatest leg-spinner to ever play the game sits patiently by the phone, writes Nick Tedeschi. Read more

India v Australia 2nd Test odds: Draw sets scene for tight series

16 October 2008 | About Andy Morris | Cricket

Australia were the better batting side in the first Test, but their lack of a match-winning bowler suggests the second Test is heading for another draw, writes Andy Morris. Read more

Test cricket betting: Australia in a spin, but don't write them off

7 October 2008 | About Andy Morris | Cricket

The task Australia faces in India is the second-toughest hurdle any team can come up against. But that doesn't mean they won't be up for the challenge, writes Andy Morris. Read more

Ford Ranger Cup betting: Cricket returns

6 October 2008 | About Andy Morris | Cricket

The smell of new-mown grass, the sound of leather on willow... the new domestic cricket season is upon us, writes Andy Morris. Read more

ODI cricket betting: Australia to stroll to Bangladesh whitewash

4 September 2008 | About Andy Morris | Cricket

The first two One Day Internationals were won in convincing fashion, and there's every sign that Australia will make it 3-0 against Bangladesh in Darwin on Saturday, writes Andy Morris. Read more

Cricket betting mad nation

1 May 2008 | About Jake Norton | Cricket

Australia's success on the international scene, and the health of the domestic game, ensure that cricket betting is hugely popular nationwide.... Read more

The story of the IPL so far - brilliant Hussey hundred puts Chennai in good position

22 April 2008 | About Andrew Hughes | Cricket

Cheerleaders, Bollywood stars, record-breaking knocks and a power cut, but it's so far so good in the Indian Premier League, says Andrew Hughes... Read more