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ICC Champions Trophy India against Australia was forsaken due to heavy rains. Australia won the toss and decided to bat first there total score was on 234 runs by four wickets out of 42.3 overs. Match was called off at 1840 local time as expected rainstorm arrived.

India still has the possibility of achieving and getting into semi finals when India defeats West Indies credibly well. Pakistan entered semi finals with the victory of two matches. India and Australia both still have chances of entering semi-finals Australia needs to beat Pakistan in the match happening on Wednesday and if Pakistan beats, Australia by similar margin then Mahendra Singh Dhoni captain of India will get a chance to decide on run rate. However if they Australia beats Pakistan then India needs to return home likewise in 2007 World Cup. All Indian eyes are on the 30 September match praying and hoping for Pakistan victory so that India will not be out of the tournament. In history, it has never happened Indian praying for Pakistan victory. Australia was playing well in recent months they defeated England 6-1 in One Day International series. In 2006, the match that held in India they were champions of ICC trophy by defeating West Indies in the final match.

Australia captain Lucas Neill has signed a one-year deal with Everton. This international defender deal with West Ham is due to expire this summer. He has been linked with a number of clubs within Premier League and outside England.

However, he has officially been linked with international teammate Tim Cahill at Goodison Park. David Moyes is extremely pleased to get a player after the window closes. He added saying luckily Neill is out of contract and they are able to get him here. Neill tied up with West Ham from Blackburn later was made skipper of Hammers in January 2007. In Everton Phil Neville is out of the team due to knee ligament damage for not more than three months followed by Phil Jagielka out until November and Joleon Lescott enthused to Manchester City. David Moyes feels he is eligible of playing in Sunday’s Premier League against his ex club Blackburn.

Australia reclaimed topped one day ranking after their 111 runs victory against England in Nottingham, Australia in lead of 6-0 in seven match series must win the final match to enter the Champion Trophy. The main contribution for sixth one-day match for Australia is from wicketkeeper Tim Paine.

Tim Paine made 111 runs out of 148 balls with the total score of 296-8 went ahead of current world leaders South Africa in ODI and returned to top world ranking. Miserable defeat of England just leaves one defeat away to 7-0 series somewhat that never happened in international series of cricket. Captain Strauss was hurt by his team poor performance and cannot defend his team when few days remained to begin ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa. He described his team batting as a horror show and a poor performance.

Australia defeated England in the one-day international series, even though England reached its highest total in five matches with 299 all out. Australia to 302-6 with 10 balls remaining. A superb century from captain Ricky Ponting scores of 126 from 109 balls, which include 14 fours and 3 sixes, gave Australia a four wicket win and lead of 5-0 against England.

Just two games victory away for Australia to retrieve the world’s number one ranking. Michael Clarke partnerships also hits 52 and Ponting stayed until his team scored 261 but later Owais Shah caught him out then later Cameron White and Mitchell Johnson guided the team. Defeat uncovered England inadequacy with poor fielding and loose bowling. Ponting uttered to the reporters Aussie is playing some good cricket now. Sixth match of series will be held on Thursday at Trent Bridge and the last series on Sunday at Riverside.

Luke Wright all- rounder of England is uncertain of playing for the fifth one-day international after been injured by the bowling machine and has stitches while practicing at the National Cricket Performance in Loughborough. England will play against Australia at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Wright injury may obstruct England’s selection, as England is sprawling 4-0 in ODI series. He an all-rounder had taken three wickets in the series so his absence will matter a lot. In the meantime Captain Andrew Strauss, uttered saying other teammate has to stand up. He added saying we all are capable of scoring hundreds but we have not done it until someone does it so now we are going to find things bit tough.

Delon Armitage might overlook England’s autumn internationals after hurt of disjoint shoulder after playing for London Irish. Armitage was injuired during triumph of 40-10 over Gloucester in Guinness Premiership.

It is supposed of dislocated shoulder more details about his hurt will be known by Monday uttered coach Toby Booth. Coach whispered Delon is a tough cookie but we have no idea how long he will be out of match. He became an important player for England after he entered the team last November; he felt the field within 61 minutes. Supposedly if Amritage is lined out of England’s November Test against Australia, Argentina, and New Zealand probability of Olly Morgan and Ben Foden to come into deliberation.

Tri Nations, which includes Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, has invited Argentina to join them in extended southern hemisphere rugby union championship for 2012. Last world cup Pumas ranked third and in world ranked sixth. Pumas have their best players available for the tournament.

Argentina Rugby President Porfirio Carreras stated it as significant news whereas on the other hand retired World Cup captain Agustin Pichot uttered he was delightful. Invitee is provisional and needs to get sanction by Tri- Nations leading body SANZAR’s broadcasters. Amongst the setting to meet are that the Pumas will provide the best players and UAR will make acceptable financial wrap up. Andy Marinos uttered saying to include Pumas join with three top ranked international teams in world rugby will be exciting for fans, players, sponsors, and broadcasters across four countries and beyond. Since they finished third at 2007 World Cup Pumas were always pushing themselves in addition to add up in southern hemisphere major tournament. Argentina president urged thanks to board and everyone for their support and stated saying they are looking forward working with Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa to obtain a place in best competition in world Rugby held in 2012.

Australia beat England in the third one- day international in Nat West at Rose Bowl to take a lead of 3-0 in seven match series. Cameron White strike his first ODI century a prime mover for Australia’s victory. England won the toss and decided to take the first strike they congregated 228-9.

Match- winning joint venture by White 105 and Michael Clarke 52 added 143 runs made easy for Australia to win. White’s century included of one six and nine fours batted coolly right through the match. England batted inadequately in all the three series. In spite of this captain decided to bat first. England did not loose their heart and they remained determined with the final score 228 with the loss of nine wickets. England did set some calculated sort of target to try to defend the team. With the win, Australia is in leading position in the seven matches of one-day series. On the other hand, England does have a lot many issues to struggle about it. Aussie striking lead indicates of getting Champions Trophy.