David Warner says he’s “closed a chapter” in his playing career but has again put his hand up to play in one last international tournament next year. The freshly retired Australian opener thanked fans, his national teammates and staff in a social media post on Monday night but repeated that he was “open” to a...
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‘Could be a problem for them’: Oman captain’s bold claim ahead of T20 World Cup clash with Australia
Oman captain Aqib Ilyas has boldly declared that Australia’s top-order is vulnerable against spin bowlers on slow decks ahead of Thursday’s T20 World Cup contest in Bridgetown. Australia gets its T20 World Cup campaign underway by facing Oman in the Barbados capital for the first of four group-stage matches. The two sides have never met...
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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,...
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‘Hard to fathom’: Aussie great laments World Cup snub as selector explains Fraser-McGurk call
The World Cup dream for Australia’s batting sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk is not completely dashed but the dynamo needs a significant stroke of fortune to travel to the Caribbean. The 22-year-old is blitzing the Indian Premier League, rates among the most promising batters in the world and, according to intelligence Australian selectors have received from Delhi,...
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Fraser-McGurk, Smith miss out as Australia names experienced 15-man squad for T20 World Cup
Australian selectors have rejected the temptations offered by precocious talent Jake Fraser-McGurk and will rely on a core group of established cricketers in a bid to become the first nation to be world champions in all three formats of the sport at the same time. The 15-man squad to head to the West Indies for...
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Stoinis delivers timely T20 World Cup statement in IPL
All-rounder Marcus Stoinis smashed 62 after he took a wicket on Wednesday (AEST) to guide Lucknow Super Giants to an IPL win on the eve of Australia’s T20 World Cup team announcement. Stoinis top-scored in Lucknow’s modest chase of 145 against Mumbai Indians as the home team achieved their target with four wickets and four...