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Oman plan to 'crush' out-of-form Australia in final T20 World Cup 2026 group stage game
Cricket | Feb 20, 2026, 07:06 AM ISTJatinder Singh says Oman aim to 'crush' Australia in their final T20 World Cup 2026 group game at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The Mitchell Marsh-led side is already out of the Super Eights stage. Jatinder also stressed the need for franchise cricket to bridge Oman’s experience gap.
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SL vs AUS: Memes galore as Australia brink on group stage elimination in T20 World Cup
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 11:22 PM ISTSri Lanka handed a crushing eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Kandy. Barring Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh's heroics, not much has worked in Australia's favour as the Lankan Lions chased 182 runs with absolute ease, courtesy of Pathum Nissanka's century.
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How can Australia still qualify for T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage after loss to Sri Lanka?
Cricket | Feb 17, 2026, 06:47 AM ISTSri Lanka thrashed Australia at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, chasing a record 182 thanks to a stunning unbeaten century from Pathum Nissanka to seal a Super Eight berth. The defeat leaves the injury-hit Australian side on the brink of elimination after back-to-back defeats.
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When was the last time Australia were knocked out of group stage of T20 and ODI World Cups?
Cricket | Feb 17, 2026, 06:44 AM ISTAustralia are on the brink of a T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage exit after an eight-wicket loss to Sri Lanka. Pathum Nissanka’s unbeaten 100 sealed a record chase, reviving memories of Australia’s 2009 early elimination. They play their final game against Oman.
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Nissanka ton help Sri Lanka chase record total to qualify for Super 8, Aussies on brink of exit
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 11:18 PM ISTSri Lanka hunted down 182, with Pathum Nissanka slamming a stellar hundred as the Lankan Lions beat Australia in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash. The Aussies are now on the brink of an early exit from the tournament.
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Matheesha Pathirana walks off with injury, Sri Lanka suffer major blow in third over vs Australia
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 07:53 PM ISTSri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana pulled up his hamstring in his first over of the clash against Australia in the T20 World Cup 2026. He was immediately addressed by the physios before they carried the 23-year-old out of the ground.
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AUS vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights: Sri Lanka chase down 182 to qualify for Super Eight
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 11:26 PM ISTAUS vs SL T20 World Cup 2026 Highlights: Pathum Nissanka led Sri Lanka's huge run chase of 182 against Australia in their group stage clash at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. Sri Lanka have now qualified for the Super Eight stage.
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How can Australia get knocked out from T20 World Cup 2026 in group stage itself?
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 05:32 PM ISTAustralia were shocked by Zimbabwe in Colombo a few days earlier as the injury-hit team dealt a blow to their Super Eight qualification chances. They are up against Sri Lanka next. Here is how Australia can get knocked out from T20 World Cup 2026 in the group stage itself.
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Steve Smith added to Australia's T20 World Cup squad; Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis declared fit
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTSteve Smith has replaced injured Josh Hazlewood in Australia's T20 World Cup squad ahead of their must-win game against Sri Lanka. Previously, he was part as a travelling reserve.
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Australia plan to revisit 2023 ODI World Cup blueprint after shock loss to Zimbabwe in Colombo
Cricket | Feb 13, 2026, 04:08 PM 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 | Feb 13, 2026, 02:57 PM 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 | Feb 11, 2026, 02:43 PM 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 | Feb 10, 2026, 04:36 PM 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 | Feb 03, 2026, 06:43 PM 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 | Jan 28, 2026, 04:44 PM 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 | Jan 21, 2026, 06:40 AM 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 | Jan 14, 2026, 11:35 AM 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 | Jan 14, 2026, 06:51 AM 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 | Jan 13, 2026, 08:35 AM 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 | Dec 31, 2025, 09:10 PM 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.