With Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign officially starting tomorrow, their 15-man squad is as locked and loaded as it can be before their opener against minnows Oman. Its squad for the month-long tournament across the West Indies and America is filled with a plethora of experience, with some of Australia’s greatest players in the modern...
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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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T20 World Cup 2024: ‘He’s not going to…,’ Australia opener Usman Khawaja on Maxwell’s form before tournament
Australian Test opener Usman Khawaja has backed fellow teammate Glenn Maxwell to come good in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Khawaja’s backing comes at a time with Maxwell having a horrible Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season scoring only 52 runs across 10 games for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). “The IPL form is absolutely...
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Former Australia Test cricketer to play for Italy | Here’s why
Former Australia Test opener Joe Burns said Tuesday he will represent Italy in their bid to reach the 2026 T20 World Cup in tribute to his late brother. The 34-year-old, who has Italian heritage, will have 85 on his back for his new country — the year of his brother’s birth and the same number...
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Gavaskar hopes for third straight away win for India, Hayden says Australia ‘vulnerable’
Discussing the upcoming 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy, Australia great Matthew Hayden here said that the Australian team is in a transition period and vulnerable at the top, with the need for a new opening batter to replace David Warner. “Well, it’s a time in Australian cricket where it’s a transition period. And so, we’re vulnerable...
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Australia likely to use support staff as fielders in T20 World Cup warm up match against Namibia, here’s why
Australia might have to sue some of the ex-players from their support staff as fielders during their warm-up match against Namibia ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. Mitchell Marsh admitted Australia are undermanned for their warm-up match against Namibia. (Photo: Getty) New Delhi: Australia might be forced to use some of their...
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T20 World Cup 2024: Australia facing player shortage for Warm-up games
3 min read Last Updated : May 27 2024 | 1:47 PM IST Australia is facing shortage of players and might be forced to use support staff as substitute fielders in the warm-up games of next month’s T20 World Cup due to the low turnaround time between the IPL and the global showpiece. ...
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Mitchell Starc hints at quitting ODIs to focus more on franchise cricket
Although the 34-year-old did not explicitly mention which format he might give up, it is presumed to be One Day Internationals (ODIs), especially given that the next 50-over World Cup is scheduled for 2027, PTI reported. Starc, acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for a record ₹24.75 crore, showcased brilliance during the crucial stages of the...
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‘Everyone Was Absolutely Buzzing’: Pat Cummins Defends Lukewarm Reception in Australia After ODI World Cup Win – News18
Last Updated: May 26, 2024, 09:33 IST Pat Cummins says people in Australia were quite happy with the world cup triumph. (AFP Photo) Pat Cummins-led Australia stunned favourites India in the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup to clinch their record-extending sixth title. Pat Cummins has defended the lukewarm reception after Australian team reached...
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It’s not really on my radar: Michael Hussey on India coaching role
Perth: Former batter Michael Hussey became the latest Australian to rule himself out of contention to become the next India head coach, saying it is something that he’s not keen on right now. With Rahul Dravid reportedly not keen to continue in the role of the head coach post T20 World Cup in the Americas,...
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Justin Langer drops plan to coach India after KL Rahul cautioned him
Justin Langer Photo: @cricketcomau 3 min read Last Updated : May 24 2024 | 12:26 PM IST Former Australian cricketer Justin Langer was enticed by the prospect of becoming India’s head coach but KL Rahul’s word of caution regarding the “pressure and politics” that come with the job dissuaded him from pursuing the “amazing”...
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India head coach job: Jay Shah confirms BCCI have not approached any Australian cricketer for top post
Team India head coach job is doing the round nowadays. The senior men’s cricket team’s current coach Rahul Dravid’s tenure will come to an end following the 2024 T20 World Cup, in the West Indies and USA in June. As the deadline to apply for the top post is May 27, there have been several...