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[ad_1] As New Zealand’s premier wicketkeeper during a groundbreaking period on the international scene, Ian Smith is understandably pretty decent with his hands. But the Kiwi, who celebrated his 67th birthday on the eve of New Zealand’s two Test series against Australia beginning in Wellington on Thursday, is renowned for another handy knack. The course … Read more
[ad_1] An impressive knock from Mitchell Marsh and a clutch last-ball boundary from Tim David have seen Australia claim a thrilling six-wicket victory over New Zealand in Wellington. Read on for three key talking points from Wednesday’s win! Watch Australia v New Zealand on Kayo Sports. New to Kayo? Start Your Free Trial Today > … Read more
[ad_1] Tim David, take a bow. The Australian star hit a four off the last ball of the first T20I against New Zealand to hand the visitors a thrilling six-wicket win in Wellington. Watch Australia v New Zealand on Kayo Sports. New to Kayo? Start Your Free Trial Today > It was one of the … Read more
[ad_1] Australia takes on New Zealand in the first of its three T20I contests at Sky Stadium in Wellington. The two will compete for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy but both will no doubt view this series as key preparation for the T20 World Cup in June this year. MATCH CENTRE: Scorecards, stats and more! For Australia, … Read more
[ad_1] Confirmation from Australian captain Mitch Marsh that Travis Head will open alongside David Warner in a T20 in Auckland today could spell trouble for champion batsman Steve Smith’s World Cup hopes this year. Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that if Smith is not used as an opener in the format, his value diminishes … 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] Steve Smith has three matches to convince national selectors he deserves a spot in Australia’s T20 World Cup squad, with this week’s white-ball series in New Zealand serving as his final audition ahead of the marquee tournament. Australia only has three T20I matches scheduled before June’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and … Read more
[ad_1] Australia only has three matches before it needs to lock in a 15-player squad for this year’s T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies. Next week, the Australians travel to New Zealand for a bilateral T20 series against the Black Caps, sending across a full-strength squad for the three-match campaign. The … Read more
[ad_1] Australia is looking to secure a series whitewash over the West Indies when it faces the two-time T20 World Cup champions at Perth Stadium on Tuesday evening. Having won the previous T20s in Hobart and Adelaide, the Australians have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The tourists won the toss and … Read more
[ad_1] In controversial scenes at Adelaide Oval, Australia was denied a wicket during Sunday evening’s T20I against the West Indies because nobody appealed for a run-out. The West Indies were 9-190 in the penultimate over of the run chase when tailender Alzarri Joseph fended the ball towards cover and sprinted through for a suicidal single. … Read more