Jul 17, 2024 09:13 AM IST Former Australia captain suggested that there are equal chances of Virat Kohli scoring runs irrespective of whether he gets sledged or not. Former Australia captain Tim Paine asserted that many people told him not to sledge India batting maestro Virat Kohli, which used to annoy him. Kohli enjoys playing...
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Explosive claims gang ‘blackmailed’ ex-player as AFL drugs policy under fresh scrutiny
The AFL and its controversial illicit drugs policy (IDP) is under fire again after shocking revelations surrounding an ex-player. Federal MP Andrew Wilkie has again come forward with bombshell claims against the sporting organisation, claiming to have “credible evidence” that a former footballer was “blackmailed” by a criminal organisation as a result of the player’s...
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David Warner ‘open’ to making international return for Champions Trophy ‘if selected’
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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‘This is nuts’: Aussie Jessica Hull blows world away before Paris Olympics with stunning 1500m run
Jessica Hull — and most of the athletics world — was in disbelief after the Australian produced one of the fastest 1500m runs of all time on Monday morning. The 27-year-old was one of the headline acts on an insane day at the Paris Diamond League meet where records tumbled. Hull obliterated her personal best...
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T20 World Cup ‘opened the eyes of the American public’ … but cricket’s quest for US attention has only just started
The 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup is done and dusted, ending the latest chapter of cricket’s onerous venture into the United States. America, where cricket has struggled to gain mainstream visibility for more than a century, hosted 16 of the tournament’s group-stage matches last month, while the remaining Super Eight games and knockouts took place...
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‘Farcical’: Matildas greats at war over shock call to hand ‘club side’ top Aussie honour
The Matildas are at war with each other after 15 players were sensationally wiped from history this week. Football Australia on Monday announced it has rewritten history to announce a team from 1975 will now be considered the first ever Australian national women’s football team. The move has sent shockwaves across the Matildas alumni, further...
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Three Indians, an American and just one Aussie: T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament
After India toppled South Africa in the T20 World Cup final at Bridgetown’s Kensington Oval on Sunday morning AEST, Fox Cricket has taken a stab at picking its unofficial team of the tournament. Individual performances that contributed to team success were heavily weighted in the selection criteria, so players from nations that failed to qualify...
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David Warner’s international career ends with a whimper: Australian Player Ratings from the T20 World Cup
Australia has crashed out of the T20 World Cup after suffering back-to-back defeats against Afghanistan and India during the Super Eights in the Caribbean. Afghanistan’s dramatic victory over Bangladesh in Kingstown sealed Australia’s fate on Tuesday, preventing the 2021 champions from becoming the first nation to unify the three major ICC trophies. Rashid Khan’s side,...
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No ‘drastic’ Aussie changes after WC exit despite ‘all-time selection howler’ as Warner era ends
Australian selectors baulked at including batting dynamo Jake Fraser-McGurk for a T20 World Cup campaign that never reached the heights they expected but “drastic” change is unlikely to the team going forward according to pace veteran Josh Hazlewood. The quick bowler was one of 10 players aged over 30 in the 15-man squad, with the...
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How Australia can still qualify for T20 World Cup semi-finals despite crushing loss to India
After suffering consecutive defeats to Afghanistan and India during the Super Eights, Australia’s T20 World Cup dream is hanging by a thread — but the 2021 champions could still qualify for the semi-finals. On Tuesday morning AEST, Rohit Sharma led India towards a clinical 24-run victory over Australia in Gros Islet, booking their spot in...
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India vs Australia Live Score Updates: Will rain wash away the Super 8 match?
India vs Australia Live Score Updates: Rohit Sharma’s men will look to keep the winning momentum going as they face Australia for their third Super 8 clash of T20 World Cup 2024. Australia had suffered a shocking loss at the hands of Afghanistan in their last game while India had convincingly defeated Bangladesh. India, who...
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‘I don’t know why he cops it’: Aussie cricketers heaps praise on Virat Kohli ahead of Super 8 clash
T20 World Cup 2024: The determination to succeed and get up after every failure makes Virat Kohli a unique player. Former Australia player Matthew Hayden has backed Virat Kohli to perform well in the super 8 stage of T20 World Cup 2024. (Photo: X) New Delhi: The stage is set for a blockbuster...
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