Usman Khawaja plays a shot during Australia vs West Indies Test series Photo : AP KEY HIGHLIGHTS Afghanistan defeated Australia by 27 runs in the Super 8 stage Rashid Khan and his men now take on Bangladesh on their quest to qualify for the semis Australia take on India in what looks like a virtual...
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Rashid Khan’s honest admission on Australia’s continued refusal for bilateral series vs Afghanistan: ‘I wish we could…’
Afghanistan white-ball captain Rashid Khan opened up about Cricket Australia’s decision to deny playing Afghanistan in the past couple of years. The CA has declined to play Afghanistan thrice since the Taliban took control of the Asian nation in 2021. The cricketing governing body of Australia condemned the Taliban’s decision to put restrictions on female...
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‘I’ve always been…’: David Warner feels Sandpaper gate scandal will remain a blemish in his career
David Warner feels the Sandpaper gate scandal would always cast a shadow on his cricketing career, which is set to end soon. Warner, who retired from Tests and ODIs, is set to call it quits from international cricket altogether after the end of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, being held in West Indies and...
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Warner looking forward to no Sandpaper-gate flak in retirement
June 18 – Australia’s long-serving opener David Warner says he is looking forward to avoiding “flak” about the Newlands ball-tampering scandal when he retires after the T20 World Cup. Warner looking forward to no Sandpaper-gate flak in retirement Cricket Australia’s investigation into “Sandpaper-gate” in 2018 painted Warner as the chief orchestrator, though former test captain...
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Cricket Australia launches exciting lucky draw for Test Cricket fans
In an effort to bolster enthusiasm for Test cricket, Cricket Australia has announced a new and exciting initiative for fans. Cricketer Scott Boland revealed that fans purchasing tickets for any Test match this season will automatically be entered into a golden ticket lucky draw. This move is part of Cricket Australia’s broader strategy to attract...
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Tape ball is taking off, and it could help swing the future of Australian cricket
In short: A new variation of cricket, which started in Pakistan, is gaining momentum across Australia. Tape ball tournaments are popping up in Adelaide, Hobart, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and is popular on social media. What’s next? Tape ball players hope Cricket Australia or the South Australian Cricket Association will support the sport. On suburban...
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‘I’ve Made That Mistake Before’: Australian Ashton Agar Not Clinging to ‘Safety of Contracts’ Anymore – News18
Last Updated: June 01, 2024, 15:00 IST Ashton Agar is part of Australia’s T20 World Cup squad. (AFP Photo) Ashton Agar has declined deals with Western Australia or Australia for the first time since he moved from Melbourne to Perth in 2012, making it clear he is looking for greener pastures elsewhere. Australian left-arm spinner...
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Cricket Australia to celebrate ‘summer of cricket’ in Chennai
CHENNAI: With less than six months to go until the start of India’s tour of Australia for the men’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Centre for Australia-India Relations (CAIR) and the Australian Consulate-General in Chennai, along with the Australian Government and Cricket Australia (CA), will be hosting a special event in Chennai on 25th May. The event...
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Ravi Shastri Among 53 Others Named in Cricket Australia’s Multicultural Ambassador Program – News18
Cricket Australia has begun their Multicultural Ambassador Program and as part of its launch, they have named 53 people with diverse backgrounds and experience across various aspects of the government, sport, media and community as part of the inaugural representatives. Announced as a key action from the Australian Cricket Multicultural Action Plan, the Ambassador Program...
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Ravi Shastri named Cricket Australia’s Multicultural Ambassador for two years
Cricket Australia has launched its Multicultural Ambassador Program, naming 53 people with diverse background and experience across government, business, sport, media and community as the inaugural representatives. Announced as a key action from the Australian Cricket Multicultural Action Plan, the Ambassador Program brings together esteemed leaders from various sectors to advocate for inclusivity and...
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Wasim Akram named among Cricket Australia’s multi-cultural ambassadors
Wasim Akram explains the art of bowling during a TV show. – ICC Wasim Akram was among 54 people appointed on Wednesday as Australia’s multi-cultural ambassadors for two years. According to an official press release by Cricket Australia, India’s Ravi Shastri, former Sri Lanka and Bangladesh cricketers Russell Arnold and Aminul Islam are also included...
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Wasim Akram, Ravi Shastri among 54 named as Cricket Australia’s Multicultural Ambassadors for two years
Melbourne [Australia], : Cricket Australia on Wednesday named former Pakistan and Indian stars Wasim Akram and Ravi Shastri among the 54 representatives of its ‘Multicultural Ambassadors Program’. Wasim Akram, Ravi Shastri among 54 named as Cricket Australia’s Multicultural Ambassadors for two years “Cricket Australia is proud to launch its Multicultural Ambassador Program, naming 54 people...