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Australia plan to revisit 2023 ODI World Cup blueprint after shock loss to Zimbabwe in Colombo
Cricket | February 13, 2026 16:08 ISTSikandar Raza guided Zimbabwe to a stunning 23-run victory over Australia, keeping their Super 8 hopes alive. Chasing 170, Australia were bowled out for 146 amid injury setbacks. Stand-in skipper Travis Head said the team will revisit lessons from the ODI World Cup to get back to winning ways.
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Zimbabwe upset Australia in T20 World Cup, defend 169 runs to keep Super 8 hopes alive
Cricket | February 13, 2026 14:57 ISTZimbabwe have defeated Australia by 23 runs at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Matt Renshaw scored a half-century to keep the hopes alive but it wasn't enough in the end as Zimbabwe adapted to the conditions better. They remain alive in the Super 8 race.
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Steve Smith added as reserve player after Marsh ruled out of Australia's T20 World Cup opener
Cricket | February 11, 2026 14:43 ISTSteve Smith has been called up as cover after Australia captain Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the T20 World Cup opener with internal testicular bleeding. With Cummins, Hazlewood already ruled out and Tim David unavailable, Australia face early squad challenges.
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Australia to miss Tim David for T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Ireland, confirms Mitchell Marsh
Cricket | February 10, 2026 16:36 ISTAustralia will be without Tim David for their T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Ireland, skipper Mitchell Marsh has confirmed. David’s absence could open the door for Matthew Renshaw to make his World Cup debut in the middle order.
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Why is Pat Cummins not part of Australia's T20 World Cup 2026 squad? Australia pacer reveals details
Cricket | February 03, 2026 18:43 ISTPat Cummins is missing the T20 World Cup due to a lingering back injury and a cautious workload plan. A minor setback made his recovery timeline too tight, prompting Australia to prioritise his long-term fitness ahead of a packed international schedule.
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Australia set to announce new all-format captain after Alyssa Healy's retirement announcement
Cricket | January 28, 2026 16:44 ISTAustralia are set to name an all-format captain as Alyssa Healy will be retiring after the conclusion of the home India series. Healy would be leading the Australian team in the ODIs and the one-off Test against India.
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Australia passes anti-hate speech and gun laws after 15 killed in Bondi Beach attack
World | January 21, 2026 6:40 ISTTwo shooters killed 15 people at a Jewish festival in Sydney last month in an attack that authorities say was inspired by the Islamic State group.
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Will Josh Hazlewood be fit for T20 World Cup 2026? Pacer shares major update
Cricket | January 14, 2026 11:35 ISTJosh Hazlewood is confident he will be fit for Australia’s T20 World Cup opener despite missing the Ashes with hamstring and Achilles issues. The fast bowler is targeting a warm-up game and won’t play BBL or Pakistan T20Is. He mentioned that the recovery is on track.
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England set to reject pink-ball Ashes Test requests, unlikely to host any: Report
Cricket | January 14, 2026 6:51 ISTEngland plan to block pink-ball, day-night Tests in future Ashes tours, telling Cricket Australia they believe the series does not need the format, despite broadcaster appeal. A one-off pink-ball Test is already scheduled for the 2027 MCG anniversary Test.
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5 Players who can replace Alyssa Healy as next Australia captain ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
Cricket | January 13, 2026 8:35 ISTAlyssa Healy has announced that she will be retiring from all cricket after the conclusion of Australia's home series against India in February-March 2026. Here are five players who can replace Healy and become the next Australian skipper.
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New Zealand and Australia welcome New Year 2026 with fireworks: 5 stunning photos
Lifestyle | December 31, 2025 21:10 ISTNew Zealand and Australia step into 2026 with fireworks, quiet excitement and familiar rituals. As the first regions to welcome the New Year, the celebrations blend spectacle with calm moments of reflection, setting the tone before the rest of the world joins in.
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Australia: Car bearing Hanukkah sign set ablaze in Melbourne days after deadly Bondi Beach shooting
World | December 25, 2025 14:30 ISTAuthorities have not yet determined whether the incident was driven by religious motives, but Jewish community leaders have strongly denounced it, warning that growing antisemitism is putting their safety at risk.
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Bondi Beach attackers driven by Islamic State Ideology: Australian PM Anthony Albanese
World | December 16, 2025 16:39 ISTThe two attackers, identified as 50-year-old Sajid Akram and 24-year-old Naveed Akram, were a father-son duo, who targeted a Jewish festival on Sunday evening.
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'We're going... to eat now': What Bondi suspects told family before attack
World | December 16, 2025 16:40 ISTNaveed’s mother, Verena Akram, spoke to the media outside her home in Bonnyrigg, saying she last spoke to her son just hours before the attack on Sunday. According to her, Naveed told her he was in Jervis Bay.
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Bondi Beach terror attack: Father-son duo responsible for Sydney carnage, say police
World | December 16, 2025 16:36 ISTBondi terror attack: Day after the deadly Bondi Beach killing Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has proposed tougher national gun laws in the country. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Albanese said the new proposed restrictions will limit the number of guns a licenced owner can obtain.
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty of national security offences
World | December 15, 2025 8:57 ISTJimmy Lai founded Apple Daily, a newspaper that often criticised the Hong Kong government and China’s ruling Communist Party. Lai has also been a vocal critic of Beijing for many years.
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'Thought would never see this in Australia': October 7 survivor among injured in Bondi attack
World | December 15, 2025 8:10 ISTBondi terror attack: Among those who were injured was Arsen Ostrovsky, a human rights lawyer who had survived the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack in Israel. Ostrovsky, who suffered a head injury, described the attack as a 'bloodbath' and 'absolute massacre'.
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Bondi Beach terror attack: ISIS flag found in car linked to suspects; probe underway
World | December 15, 2025 7:37 ISTBondi Beach terror attack: When asked whether the suspects had 'extremist views', New South Wales police commissioner Mal Lanyon avoided commenting and said he will be happy to provide further information following a probe.
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Bondi Beach terror attack: Suspects identified as father-son duo; death count rises to 16 | Updates
World | December 15, 2025 7:32 ISTBondi Beach terrorist attack: Speaking at a press conference, New South Wales police commissioner Mal Lanyon said the 50-year-old father was shot dead by the police, while his 24-year-old son was critically injured and is getting treated at a hospital.
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After Bondi Beach tragedy, Trump says Jews should 'celebrate proudly' during Hanukkah
World | December 15, 2025 7:01 ISTIn response to heightened concerns over security after a deadly shooting targeting the Jewish community in Australia, Trump assures that those celebrating Hanukkah need not fear for their safety.
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