Page-38 of Australia Current Affairs, GK & News

Michael Clarke bags his 4th Allan Border Medal

February 7, 2013

Australian Cricket Team’s skipper Michael Clarke has won his fourth Allan Border Medal. Previously, he won the medal in 2005, 2009 and 2012 medals. With this Clarke equalized Ricky Ponting who had also achieved this feat in past.

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McGrath inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

January 8, 2013

Legendary pacer of Australia, Glenn McGrath inducted into the ICC  Cricket Hall of Fame. It will be a thirdentry in 2012-13 after Enid Bakewell and Brian Lara. McGrath will be 68th male member of the Hall of Fame. McGrath has played 124 Test matches b/w 1993 and 2007 and claimed 563 Test wickets at an ..

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Studying Bats to get clues to immunity, longevity in man

January 1, 2013

A team of researchers at the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) conducted an extensive research into bats and bat borne viruses, and their potential effects on the human population. Their study provides an insight into the evolution of the bat’s flight, resistance to viruses, and relatively long life. The team in  collaboration with the Beijing ..

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‘Mr. Cricket’ Mike Hussey to retire from Test cricket

January 1, 2013

Australian batsman Mike Hussey will retire from Test cricket after the final match of the series against Sri Lanka at Sydney starting on January 3, 2013. It will be his 79th and final Test. He will however play the ODI tri-series involving Australia, West Indies and Sri Lanka which will be his last international assignment. ..

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Australia wins Hockey Champions Trophy, India loses Bronze to Pakistan

December 11, 2012

Australia won Champions Trophy 2012 by defeating the Netherlands in the finals held in Melbourne, Australia. India lost the chance to capture bronze as it was defeated by Pakistan. Final Result: 1. Australia: Champions 2. The Netherlands: Silver 3. Pakistan: Bronze Australia has won Champions trophy for a maximum 13 times.

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Ponting declares retirement from Test cricket

December 7, 2012

Ricky Thomas Ponting Former captain of Australian cricket team, Ricky Ponting  has announced retirement from Test cricket. His retirement has come after South Africa defeated Australia in the third test match in Perth to win the series. Test Matches: Matches: 168 (equaled Steve Waugh’s mark of 168 Test matches – the most in the history ..

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