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Aussies beat Northamptonshir
CRICKET: Australia warmed up for Thursday’s third Ashes Test with a 135-run victory in their tour match against Northamptonshire.
Fast bowler Mitchell Johnson’s poor form continued as he managed just 1-65 off more than 11 overs, but all-rounder Shane Watson boosted his chance of a recall by making 50 off 35 balls as the tourists declared on 270-3.
Seamer Stuart Clark also shone, taking 2-29 as Australia dismissed Northamptonshire for 217.