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Australia vs Zimbabwe: Mitchell Starc Becomes Fastest Bowler To Achieve This Feat In ODIs | Cricket News
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Australia vs Zimbabwe: Mitchell Starc Becomes Fastest Bowler To Achieve This Feat In ODIs | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mitchell Starc has become fastest bowler to take 200 ODI wickets© AFPAustralia pacer Mitchell Starc on Saturday became the fastest bowler to complete 200 wickets in ODIs. He achieved the feat in the third and final ODI against Zimbabwe, which Australia ended up losing by three wickets. In the game, the left-arm seamer took just one wicket. He ended up dismissing Ryan Burl in the 37th over of the innings and with this, he completed a total of 200 wickets in ODIs.Starc completed 200 wickets in 102 matches, and as a result, he broke Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq's record. Mushtaq had completed the feat in 104 matches.Brett Lee had completed 200 wickets in 112 games while South Africa's Allan Donald did it in 117 games.That's ODI wicket No.200 for Mitch Starc! #AUSvZIM pic.twitter....
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Australia vs Zimbabwe: Ryan Burl, Regis Chakabva Star As Zimbabwe Defeat Australia In 3rd ODI | Cricket News
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Australia vs Zimbabwe: Ryan Burl, Regis Chakabva Star As Zimbabwe Defeat Australia In 3rd ODI | Cricket News

[ad_1] Zimbabwe stunned a nearly full-strength Australia by three wickets on Saturday to claim a historic victory in the third one-day international in Townsville. After leg-spinner Ryan Burl (5-10) played a starring role in dismissing the hosts for a lowly 141, Zimbabwe overcame a wobbly chase to beat the cricket powerhouse for the first time in Australia when they hauled in the target in the 39th over, triggering scenes of celebration.It was a consolation victory for Zimbabwe to conclude the three-match series."We showed a whole lot of fight... it was a testament to the work the boys put in," said Zimbabwe skipper Regis Chakabva, who top-scored with a composed 37 not out.The tourists started the chase impressively, with Takudzwanashe Kaitano and Tadiwanashe Marumani posting a 38-run op...
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Punjabi Singer Nirvair Singh Killed In Road Accident In Australia
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Punjabi Singer Nirvair Singh Killed In Road Accident In Australia

[ad_1] Nirvair Singh moved to Australia nine years ago to pursue his singing career.Punjabi singer Nirvair Singh was killed in a horrific crash in Australia on Tuesday, according to 9News. The father-of-two was caught in a three-vehicle collision near Melbourne caused by a speeding Kia sedan, the outlet further said quoting the police. The incident took place at 3.30pm on Bulla-Diggers Rest Road in Diggers Rest and the 23-year-old driver of the sedan has been arrested and charged, the police further said. Mr Singh, 42, was on his way to a job site when he was struck.The out-of-control Kia hit two other vehicles and then a jeep, which came into Mr Singh's path and he died on the spot, the police said.Man charged following fatal collision in Diggers RestRead more: https://t.co/OjICRHM2oyAn...
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Tim David Named In Australia’s T20 World Cup Squad, David Warner Rested For Series vs India | Cricket News
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Tim David Named In Australia’s T20 World Cup Squad, David Warner Rested For Series vs India | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup. All-rounder Tim David has been named in the squad while Aaron Finch will lead the side as Australia look to defend their T20 World Cup title on home turf. Last year, the side won the tournament after defeating New Zealand in the summit clash. Australia will travel to India for three T20 Internationals in September before returning home to play the West Indies, England, and India leading into the ICC Men's T20 World Cup which opens against New Zealand at the SCG on October 22.The same squad will be representing Australia in the T20I series against India, barring just one change. "David Warner will miss the Indian tour as part of a managed period of preparation for a full summer ...
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Unruly Passenger Offloaded, Passengers Celebrate With Cheers, Claps: Report
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Unruly Passenger Offloaded, Passengers Celebrate With Cheers, Claps: Report

[ad_1] The woman was escorted out as the plane was about to take off from Phuket for Sydney.The passengers of a Jetstar flight from Phuket to Sydney celebrated after an unruly passenger - a woman - was offloaded for misbehaving on the plane, according to Australia-based 9News. The incident took place on JQ28 flight on Sunday when the woman lost her temper over being seated near the aisle as she wanted a window seat, the outlet further said. She abused the staff members and fellow passengers and a video of the act was posted on social media where a number of people slammed her behaviour."An unruly passenger was escorted off our flight prior to take off in Phuket after becoming disruptive and using abusive and inappropriate language towards other customers and our team members," a Jetstar ...
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Australia vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI: Australia Crush Zimbabwe By Eight Wickets To Seal Series | Cricket News
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Australia vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI: Australia Crush Zimbabwe By Eight Wickets To Seal Series | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ruthless Australia wrapped up the one-day international series against Zimbabwe with a crushing eight-wicket victory on Wednesday in Townsville. After Mitchell Starc played a central role in routing the tourists for just 96, Australia overcame an early stutter in their chase to reach the lowly target in the 15th over and take an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Quick Richard Ngarava briefly revived Zimbabwe's slim hopes of a miraculous victory with the wickets of openers David Warner and Aaron Finch in the third over to leave Australia wobbling at 16-2. But an aggressive Steve Smith (47 not out) and Alex Carey (26 not out) counterattacked as Australia cruised to a series triumph, having notched a comfortable five-wicket victory in the first ODI in Townsville on Sunday."It was a clini...
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Free Of “Mr. Fix It” Spot, Steve Smith Eyes T20 World Cup Spot | Cricket News
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Free Of “Mr. Fix It” Spot, Steve Smith Eyes T20 World Cup Spot | Cricket News

[ad_1] Veteran Steve Smith is enjoying his revamped batting role and believes he can play a part in Australia's title defence at the T20 World Cup to be held at home later this year, if he continues in the same vein. Smith was pegionholed as a sheet anchor in T20 cricket, including during Australia's maiden T20 World Cup-winning campaign in the UAE last year.However, during the tour of Sri Lanka in June, the 33-year-old was relieved from his 'Mr. Fix It' tag by the team management, giving him the green light to go and play freely."I feel like when I'm playing good T20 cricket, I'm in that team (T20 World Cup) for sure," Smith was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au on Tuesday."The role that I've been given the last couple of years is the 'Mr. Fix It' role and that tag's been taken away fr...
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Australia’s Mitchell Marsh Ruled Out Of Zimbabwe, New Zealand Series Due To Injury | Cricket News
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Australia’s Mitchell Marsh Ruled Out Of Zimbabwe, New Zealand Series Due To Injury | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Mitchell Marsh© AFPMitchell Marsh will miss the rest of the ODI series against Zimbabwe and matches versus New Zealand after suffering a minor ankle injury, with Australia taking no chances ahead of the T20 World Cup. The all-rounder was experiencing "ankle soreness" following the five-wicket defeat of Zimbabwe on Sunday in Townsville, according to cricket.com.au on Tuesday.Marsh is expected to be fit for Australia's T20 tour of India next month, which comes prior to the World Cup on home soil.Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis will return from England to step in for the 30-year-old, but he will not arrive in time for Wednesday's second ODI against Zimbabwe, again in Townsville."It's disappointing for Mitch, but there's some pretty important stuff coming up," team-mate Steve S...
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Australia vs Zimbabwe: Glenn Maxwell’s Rapid 32 Sees Hosts To 5-Wicket Win In 1st ODI | Cricket News
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Australia vs Zimbabwe: Glenn Maxwell’s Rapid 32 Sees Hosts To 5-Wicket Win In 1st ODI | Cricket News

[ad_1] Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 32 off nine balls to take Australia to an easy five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the first of three one-day internationals at Townsville's Riverway Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 201 for victory, the Australians reached their target with more than 16 overs to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. All-rounder Cameron Green ripped out the Zimbabwe tail with 5-33 as the visitors collapsed from 185-4 to 200 all out, a total that was never going to be enough against a full-strength Australia.Australia captain Aaron Finch and David Warner started the run chase positively, scoring at six runs an over until Finch played on to Richard Ngarava for 15, with the score on 43, continuing his recent run of poor form.Warner was joined by Steve Smith and ...
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Australia vs Zimbabwe: Marnus Labuschagne Dropped As Hosts Opt For All-Rounders In 1st ODI | Cricket News
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Australia vs Zimbabwe: Marnus Labuschagne Dropped As Hosts Opt For All-Rounders In 1st ODI | Cricket News

[ad_1] Skipper Aaron Finch said Saturday that Australia plan to test a new structure that provides greater batting depth and more bowling options in their opening ODI against Zimbabwe, with Marnus Labuschagne dropped. Australia play three one-dayers against Zimbabwe in the northern Queensland city of Townsville from Sunday, followed by three against New Zealand in Cairns starting September 6.Finch confirmed an almost full-strength side, with the hosts welcoming back a number of players absent from their last match in Sri Lanka in June.That includes spinner Adam Zampa, who missed the tour due to the birth of his first child.But Test stalwart Marnus Labuschagne was omitted from the first game as Australia shake up the batting line-up.Finch told Cricket.com.au that Alex Carey would be eleva...
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