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Litchfield's 77 powers Australia past Bangladesh in dominant ODI display

Phoebe Litchfield's 77 off 57 balls powered Australia to a dominant victory over Bangladesh, chasing 166 in 25.4 overs. Megan Schutt reached her 150th ODI wicket while Annabel Sutherland took 4-30 and finished unbeaten on 26.

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Australia faces South Africa in first Test since ball-tampering scandal, day two underway at Kingsmead

Australia and South Africa begin their first Test series since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, with day one at Kingsmead seeing the visitors reach 187 for 6 wickets. Both teams pursue a third consecutive World Test Championship final appearance.

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Cummins relaxed about Khawaja's sandpaper revelations in upcoming memoir

Pat Cummins says he is unfazed by Usman Khawaja's forthcoming autobiography potentially revisiting the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Khawaja's memoir, titled Sabr, releases November 10, 2026, after Australia's South Africa tour.

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Australia banking on bowling firepower to overcome batting frailty in South Africa

Australia's Test squad for South Africa mirrors 2018's structure: elite bowling compensating for uncertain batting. Cameron Green's abdominal strain forced selections of Nic Maddinson and Cooper Connolly, raising questions about selection criteria.

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Head defends modern Test squad against criticism from Australian cricket legends

Travis Head has criticised Australia's former players for unfairly attacking the current Test squad, arguing that modern cricket conditions have fundamentally changed since the previous generation played. He defended recent squad selections ahead of the South African tour.

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Eight Years On, Australia's Ball-Tampering Scandal Remains Unresolved

Eight years after the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, Australia returns to South Africa with fundamental questions still unanswered. Players maintain an uncomfortable silence about what truly happened, keeping the controversy alive despite the passage of time.

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Cameron Green sidelined for first Test, unlikely to bowl in South Africa series

Cameron Green has been ruled out of Australia's first Test against South Africa due to an abdominal strain and is unlikely to bowl in the series. Coach Andrew McDonald confirmed the decision, leaving Australia to choose between Cooper Connolly and Nic Maddinson for the No 5 batting position.

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England overhauls warm-up strategy after Ashes humiliation exposes Bazball flaws

England abandons Brendon McCullum's 'Bazball' philosophy of minimal warm-ups and team-bonding trips after Ashes humiliation, scheduling competitive fixtures before all winter tours under new Test coach Stephen Fleming.

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ICC shelves World Club Championship plans as England, Australia and India block expansion

The ICC has shelved plans for a World Club Championship and additional international tournaments until at least 2031 after England, Australia and India objected to calendar expansion. The next Future Tours Programme will remain largely unchanged, though the World Test Championship will expand to ...

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Labuschagne breaks 11-month drought with timely century ahead of South Africa Tests

Marnus Labuschagne scored 111 against a Cricket South Africa Invitation XI, his first century in 11 months, positioning himself to retain the No. 3 spot for Australia's opening Test against South Africa on 9 October in Durban.

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India defeats Pakistan to claim Asian Games cricket gold in Nagoya

India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games men's cricket Twenty20 final in Nagoya, with Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma's half-centuries driving India to 211-6. The victory completed India's second consecutive men's and women's cricket double at the Games.

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Brydon Carse Charged Over Derby Night Out Incident

England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been charged with improper conduct by the Cricket Regulator following his arrest during a night out in Derby in August. He faces a disciplinary hearing before the independent Cricket Discipline Committee in the coming weeks.

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