Australian T20 captain Mitch Marsh says some of the veteran members of the team that failed to make the World Cup semi-finals would need to “make decisions” about their future as part of the review of the failed campaign. The exit of opener David Warner, who toasted the arrival of his potential replacement Jake Fraser...
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Aussie coach defends ‘difficult’ Starc snub as must-win Cup blockbuster looms — T20 LIVE
Australian coach Andrew McDonald defended the decision to leave Mitchell Starc out of the team for the loss to Afghanistan that has forced his side into a must-win game against India on Tuesday morning amid a whirlwind run of matches. Just 48 hours after the loss in the second of three Super Eight games, the...
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Aussies come up against unfamiliar foe in 21-year first: T20 World Cup LIVE
Australia will be looking to cement its spot in the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup by toppling Namibia in Antogua on Wednesday morning AEST. The two countries have only met once before at international level — an ODI during the 2003 World Cup in South Africa where Glenn McGrath claimed record figures...
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Australia could rest players in final World Cup pool game against Scotland … which might hurt England
The fast and furious end to the T20 World Cup will open the door for Australian to rest players for a final pool match against Scotland but only if they secure passage to the next stage of the tournament with a win over Namibia on Wednesday. That plan could also have an impact on England’s...
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Djokovic quits in French Open bombshell as young gun becomes new tennis No.1
In a French Open sensation, defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from Roland Garros with a knee injury, in the process propelling Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner to the world’s top ranking in a historic moment for the sport. A day after prevailing in his second five set epic in succession, the 24-time major champion...
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‘He’ll see a lot’: Aussie star tips young gun’s Warner-like rise to open with big World Cup benefit
Star batter Travis Head believes emerging sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk will reap rich rewards from travelling to the Caribbean for the T20 World Cup next month as Australia seeks to add the short-form championship to its Test and one-day international titles. The 22-year-old, who has performed well for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League,...
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28 runs in an over for batting freak
Australian coach Andrew McDonald says selectors opted for experience in the T20 World Cup squad but another blistering half-century, including 28 runs in one over, from Jake Fraser-McGurk in the IPL was more evidence that he could have been a weapon if picked. The 22-year-old continued a stunning run of form for the Delhi Capitals,...