Australia has defeated the West Indies by 30 runs in the fifth and final One-day international played at Beausejour Cricket Ground, St Lucia, squaring the series at two wins each (one tie).

Shane Watson post 5th ODI

Australia is in a good position after day one of the three day tour match against the WICB President’s XI at Worrell, Walcott and Weekes Oval in Barbados.

Ryan Harris (4-22) and Michael Beer (4-41) both collected four wickets as the visitors bowled the hosts out for 201. In reply, the Australians were 2-81 at stumps with Michael Clarke 11* and Ricky Ponting 8* after Shane Watson was dismissed for 42 and Ed Cowan for 12.

Ryan Harris interview, Day 1 of Tour Match

wicket-keeper/batsman Matthew Wade spoke to media about his approaching Test debut and details of where that audio can be heard are below.

Matthew Wade on approaching Test debut

Test Series Launch: Australian Captain Michael Clarke addressed media today alongside counterpart Darren Sammy at the Test Series Launch at Kensington Oval, Barbados.  

The First Test v West Indies starts on Saturday at Kensington Oval.

Michael Clarke and Darren Sammy pre 1st Test

Australian vice-captain Shane Watson has spoken to media following the team’s arrival in Trinidad ahead of the second Test starting on Sunday.

 

Shane Watson in Trinidad

Australian coach Mickey Arthur has spoken to media following Australia’s dramatic come-from-behind win in the first Test against West Indies at Kensington Oval.

Mickey Arthur day after first Test win

Michael Clarke before third Test

Ricky Ponting audio - Australia trains at Windsor Park

Ricky Ponting in Dominica

WICB Media 2012-05-02 Ottis Gibson departure interview audio

Ottis Gibson departure interview audio

West Indies coach Ottis Gibson conducted their official arrival media conference.

 

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