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[ad_1] Next up, the T20 World Cup. Despite relentless rain in Auckland on Sunday afternoon, Australia toppled the Black Caps by 27 runs (DLS Method) to secure a 3-0 series whitewash in New Zealand. The T20 series not only served as an entree for next week’s Test campaign, but also gave both nations an opportunity … Read more
[ad_1] Australian captain Mitch Marsh hinted Steve Smith is “likely” to play in the second T20 in New Zealand on Friday after lauding Tim David as the sort of matchwinner few teams possess following his Wellington heroics. The T20 skipper also conceded that becoming the first international team to allow 200 runs for a four … Read more
[ad_1] Tim David looms as one of Australia’s most crucial figures ahead of this year’s T20 World Cup, with captain Mitchell Marsh predicting the 27-year-old will play a big part in the marquee tournament. Since making his Australian debut in September 2022, David has cemented his spot at No. 6 in the national T20I side, … Read more
[ad_1] Australia is out for a clean sweep against the West Indies in the third and final ODI on Tuesday afternoon (2.30pm AEDT) in Canberra. Australia has debuted four players across the first two matches in a promising sign for the team’s long-term future. Pacemen Xavier Bartlett and Lance Morris picked up their first appearances … Read more
[ad_1] It hasn’t taken long for the West Indies’ breakout star Shamar Joseph to cash in on his explosive performance against Australia, with the young quick picked up by Pakistan Super League side Peshawar Zalmi. The 24-year-old put his name up in lights after battling past injury to claim 7/68 and defeat Australia at the … Read more
[ad_1] Spencer Johnson received this award as the player of the match in the Heat’s win over the Sixers in Wednesday night’s final at the SCG and it triggered some hilarious reaction. The left-arm quick finished with 4/26 as the Heat’s bowling unit wiped out the Sixers for just 112 after setting a total of … Read more
[ad_1] Australian coach Andrew McDonald wants Glenn Maxwell to “hold up his end of the bargain” when it comes to behaviour after a “less than ideal” incident in Adelaide that resulted in him being taken to hospital. Maxwell is back training after falling unconscious after a day of drinking last Friday, which followed an appearance … Read more
[ad_1] Big Bash sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk is on the verge of an international debut after being called in to the Australian ODI squad as a replacement for the man he’s drawn comparisons to in Glenn Maxwell. Fraser-McGurk, 21, is firming to play his first match for Australia in the 50-over format after he was called … Read more