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[ad_1] Under-19 Cricket World Cup host South Africa said on Friday it has stripped its skipper of the captaincy over fears he could be targeted by protesters over his pro-Israeli views. David Teeger was cleared of wrongdoing last month after he praised Israeli soldiers fighting in Gaza at an award ceremony for Jewish achievers. Cricket … Read more
[ad_1] Victorian spinner Sophie Molineux is one step closer to reviving her international career, named as captain of the Governor-General’s XI that will face South Africa later this month. The 25-year-old, who last represented Australia in October 2021, has been plagued by injury setbacks throughout her career, missing the Ashes series and World Cup in … Read more
[ad_1] Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga made a stunning return to international cricket with a career-best 7-19 to guide his side to an eight-wicket win against Zimbabwe and clinch a 2-0 ODI series win Thursday in Colombo. In a game cut to 27 overs a side by two downpours, Sri Lanka’s star bowler, in his … Read more
[ad_1] Melbourne Stars all-rounder Marcus Stoinis believes his omission from Australia’s 13-player squad for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies “makes complete sense”, backing West Australian teammate Aaron Hardie to flourish at international level. The 34-year-old’s ODI career is in jeopardy following Wednesday’s announcement, where rising stars Jhye Richardson, Matt Short, Lance Morris … Read more