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Gabba Test could finish in 2 days as well, Sheffield Shield game indicates another early finish
Cricket | Nov 25, 2025, 10:52 PM ISTShield players warn the Brisbane pitch and pink ball could produce another rapid Test, with twilight swings causing frequent collapses. Curator promises balance, while Australia look to extend their lead in the five-match series.
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Ravichandran Ashwin blasts England's batting unit for 'reckless' batting in Ashes opener in Perth
Cricket | Nov 23, 2025, 11:52 AM ISTRavichandran Ashwin criticised England’s reckless batting after their dramatic collapse on Day 2, questioning their shot selection and lack of responsibility. He said Australia, even without key bowlers, punished England’s approach as Travis Head led a comfortable chase.
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What caused Australia's batting trigger against England in Ashes opener? Mitchell Starc analyses
Cricket | Nov 21, 2025, 10:48 PM ISTUsman Khawaja’s back spasm forced a surprise reshuffle in Australia’s batting order during the first Ashes Test, contributing to a collapse to 123/9. Mitchell Starc said the team was caught off guard and hopes Khawaja recovers ahead of a crucial day two.
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Ben Stokes becomes third cricketer in Ashes history to create major milestone
Cricket | Nov 21, 2025, 04:48 PM ISTBen Stokes starred in the Ashes opener with a vital five-wicket haul after England were dismissed for 172. His spell put Australia on the back foot and made him only the third Ashes captain to score a century and take a five-for. He scored a century in Leeds in 2022.
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Ben Stokes calls upcoming Ashes as 'biggest series of our lives'
Cricket | Nov 19, 2025, 05:07 PM ISTEngland captain Ben Stokes says the upcoming Ashes is the “biggest series” of their lives, urging his team to embrace the challenge in Australia as they aim to reclaim the urn after years of heavy defeats and a decade-long drought.
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Australia bans social media for teenagers to ensure online safety, law to be effective from Dec 10
World | Nov 10, 2025, 11:47 AM ISTAustralia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the law was crucial to ensuring children's online safety. "This is about making sure our kids are safe online. The digital world should not come at the cost of their mental health or development," he explained.
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India expands global trade network: New agreements with Australia, New Zealand and Bahrain underway
Business | Nov 09, 2025, 06:26 AM ISTIndia is advancing trade negotiations with Australia, New Zealand, and Bahrain to strengthen global economic ties and boost investment opportunities.
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Meg Lanning reveals Australia's potential future captain after Alyssa Healy era
Cricket | Nov 08, 2025, 08:37 AM ISTMeg Lanning has endorsed Phoebe Litchfield as a potential successor to Alyssa Healy as Australia’s next women’s captain, praising her calm temperament and World Cup form after Healy’s ODI exit. Litchfield’s maturity and performances have impressed Lanning.
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Marizanne Kapp breaks Jhulan Goswami's all-time World Cup record in clash vs England
Cricket | Oct 29, 2025, 09:37 PM ISTMarizanne Kapp became the highest wicket-taker in Women’s ODI World Cup history with 44 wickets, while Laura Wolvaardt’s 169 powered South Africa to 319, dismantling England's final hopes. South Africa would hope to wrap things early to qualify for the summit clash on November 2.
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What will be Australia's target as per DLS against India in first T20I in Canberra?
Cricket | Oct 29, 2025, 04:27 PM ISTIndia vs Australia have been halted due to rain. Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill looked in fine form before the rain played a spoilsport. The countdown timer for India's innings was over as the visitors batted 9.4 overs and made 97. Check Australia's potential DRS targets.
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Australia set ODI World Cup semi-final date with India after thrashing win over South Africa
Cricket | Oct 25, 2025, 06:56 PM ISTAustralia crushed South Africa by seven wickets at the Holkar Stadium, with Alana King taking a record 7-18 to dismantle the Proteas. The win secured a semi-final clash with India, while England faces South Africa in the other semi on October 29.
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Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner stitch 180-run partnership as Australia beat England in WWC
Cricket | Oct 22, 2025, 09:51 PM ISTAustralia defeated England by six wickets in the 2025 ODI World Cup, led by a stunning 180-run stand between Ash Gardner (104*) and Annabel Sutherland (98*). Despite early setbacks, Australia chased 245 after Sutherland also took 3 wickets with the ball.
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Joe Root can average over 150 in Ashes, says Steve Harmison
Cricket | Oct 16, 2025, 11:36 PM ISTJoe Root, still chasing a maiden century in Australia, is under the spotlight ahead of the Ashes. Steve Harmison backs him for a career-defining series and predicts a 3-1 win for England, calling the current squad fearless and ready to challenge Australia.
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Australia qualify for ODI World Cup semi final following Healy, Litchfield's record-breaking stand
Cricket | Oct 16, 2025, 09:38 PM ISTAlyssa Healy scored 113* as Australia cruised to a 10-wicket win over Bangladesh, sealing a semifinal spot in the Women’s World Cup. Partnering Phoebe Litchfield (84*), Healy led the highest successful World Cup chase without losing a wicket.
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Netanyahu to challenge 'slanderous propaganda' after UK, Australia, Canada recognise Palestine
World | Sep 22, 2025, 07:00 AM ISTSpeaking at the weekly cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said that the world "will hear from us on this matter in the coming days," hinting at potential internal deliberations over annexing parts of the occupied West Bank.
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Mitchell Santner ruled out, New Zealand announce squad, new captain for T20I series vs Australia
Cricket | Sep 16, 2025, 11:10 PM ISTMitchell Santner is out of New Zealand's T20I series vs Australia due to injury, with Michael Bracewell named captain. Jamieson and Sears return, but several key players remain sidelined. The three-match series begins on October 1 in Mount Maunganui.
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Identity crisis or political agenda: How Indians became flashpoint in Australia's immigration uproar
Explainers | Sep 01, 2025, 06:05 PM ISTThe ‘March for Australia’ website says that the outrage was over anti-Australia narrative and cultural risks that had been prevailing across the streets in the country. The protesters gave a unified call to end mass immigration.
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'Punched blokes in the mouth': Australian MP Bob Katter under fire for threatening journalist
offbeat | Aug 30, 2025, 11:08 AM ISTAustralian MP Bob Katter raised his fist at a journalist during a press conference outside Queensland Parliament. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also issued a statement coming down heavily on Katter.
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Josh Hazlewood targets Sheffield Shield return before facing 'strongest England team' in Ashes
Cricket | Aug 28, 2025, 08:33 PM ISTJosh Hazlewood plans to play a Sheffield Shield match before the Ashes to maintain red-ball intensity. He believes England's current batting line-up, led by Joe Root and Harry Brook, is the strongest they've brought to Australia during his career.
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Australian stars surge in latest ICC ODI rankings despite series loss to South Africa
Cricket | Aug 27, 2025, 03:52 PM ISTAustralian players made big gains in the latest ICC ODI rankings after a strong finish against South Africa. Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Cameron Green, and Josh Inglis rose in batting ranks, while Abbott and Ellis improved among bowlers.