81.   Steve Waugh will lead the Australian cricket team into its opening test against New Zealand despite his restricted preparation, chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns said Monday.

82.   The Australian cricket team said it would not play matches in Sri Lanka because it feared similar attacks.

83.   Tasmanian state allrounder Shane Watson was a surprise selection Wednesday in the Australian cricket squad for a three-test tour to South Africa next month.

84.   The Australian cricket selectors Monday made two changes to the team to face England in the fifth Test, which starts on Friday at the WACA Ground.

85.   The Australian cricket selectors Tuesday recalled Michael Bevan for the second cricket test against South Africa, starting at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

86.   The Australian cricket team on Wednesday threatened to boycott a scheduled three-day match against a junior Indian team because it involved traveling by train.

87.   The Australian cricket board has chosen a specialist one-day side under Steve Waugh for this knockout tournament.

88.   The Australian cricket selectors Sunday announced three changes to the squad currently touring South Africa.

89.   The Australian cricket team last week canceled a tour of Zimbabwe due to security concerns.

90.   The Australian cricket team will be given strong security for its upcoming World Cup campaign in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.