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“Whatever Scumbag Has Taken It…”: David Warner’s Dad Fumes Over Son’s Stolen ‘Baggy Green’ | Cricket News
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“Whatever Scumbag Has Taken It…”: David Warner’s Dad Fumes Over Son’s Stolen ‘Baggy Green’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] David Warner's father has slammed the "scumbag" who took his son's 'Baggy Green' cap before his farewell Test, which got underway at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday. On the eve of his final Test appearance, Warner had revealed that he had lost his Test cap in transit from Melbourne to Sydney. Despite making a public, Warner has had no success in finding his 'Baggy Green'. Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had also pleaded for the swift return of Warner's prized possession.As Pakistan opted to bat in the first Test, Warner came out to the outfield wearing a replacement cap.Warner's father, Howard, expressed his disappointment that someone might have taken the 'Baggy Green' deliberately, labelling the person as a "scumbag". He also urged the person to return his son's...
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Watch: Drama Unfolds As No-Ball Denies Mitchell Marsh Wicket. Gets Final Laugh | Cricket News
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Watch: Drama Unfolds As No-Ball Denies Mitchell Marsh Wicket. Gets Final Laugh | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh's joy was cut short after he overstepped a delivery on Day 1 of the ongoing third Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Marsh forced an inside edge from Pakistan captain Shan Masood and the catch was taken at second slip by Steve Smith. This sparked joyous celebrations from Marsh and the Australian players, only for the umpire to signal to a no-ball. Marsh seemed disappointed as he had a wry smile on his face. However, the all-rounder had the last laugh as he got the better of Masood 10 balls later.Masood got a thick edge and Smith completed an easy catch once again. The video has now gone viral on social media.Mitch Marsh got the wicket of Shan Masood - but it was a no ball!However, 10 balls later, he got him again! #AUSvPAK pic....
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Australia Unchanged For David Warner’s Farewell Test Against Pakistan | Cricket News
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Australia Unchanged For David Warner’s Farewell Test Against Pakistan | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia opted Tuesday against playing a second spinner in the final Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground, naming an unchanged line-up for David Warner's farewell match. Skipper Pat Cummins confirmed Australia's fast-bowling trio had all recovered well from the second Test in Melbourne four days ago after clinching the three-match series with a tense 79-run win. The SCG has a reputation for taking turn, but the hosts did not consider bringing a second spinner into the team to partner Nathan Lyon, he said.The pitch looked well-grassed on the eve of Pakistan's final match of their Australia tour, which will also be opener Warner's 112th and final Test."The weather looks pretty good this week and that's not always the case in Sydney," Cummins said ahead of the Test, st...
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‘Can’t Take New Year’s Test From Sydney To Adelaide’: Ex-Australia Captain Fumes | Cricket News
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‘Can’t Take New Year’s Test From Sydney To Adelaide’: Ex-Australia Captain Fumes | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has ridiculed a reported proposal by South Australia to bring the new year's Test to the Adelaide Oval from Sydney, saying it is unthinkable. Just like the Boxing Day Test is synonymous with the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has historically been hosting the first fixture of the new year. However, the inclement Sydney weather around this time of the year has caused a lot of frustration, with the latest disruption coming during the third Test against South Africa.Substantial disruption was witnessed on the first and second day of the Test, while the entire third day was rained off as the match ended in a tame draw.It is estimated that inclement weather affected Test cricket 64 per cent of the time in the last eight...
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Australia vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 5 Live Score Updates | Cricket News
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Australia vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 5 Live Score Updates | Cricket News

[ad_1] AUS vs SA, 3rd Test Day 5 Live: Focus on Pat Cummins as Australia eye whitewash.© AFPAUS vs SA, 3rd Test, Day 5 Live Updates: Skipper Pat Cummins bowled a fiery spell on Saturday to give Australia an outside chance of winning the rain-hit third Test against South Africa, heading into the final day. After the third day was completely washed out by rain, Cummins captured three for 29 in a hostile 14 overs to add new life to the match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. At the close on day four, South Africa were batting for survival at 149 for six in reply to Australia's 475/4 declared in the first innings. For South Africa, Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer were unbeaten on 10 and six, respectively. (LIVE SCORECARD)Here are the LIVE Updates of Day 5 of the 3rd Test between Australia and Sout...
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Australia vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates | Cricket News
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Australia vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates | Cricket News

[ad_1] 3rd Test, Day 4 Live: The entire third day's play was washed out by rain in Sydney.© AFPAUS vs SA, 3rd Test, Day 4 Live Updates: Australia will resume play on Day 4 at 475/4 against South Africa in the ongoing third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This comes after the entire third day's play was washed out by rain in Sydney. Usman Khawaja, who is batting unbeaten on 195, said it would be "harsh" if he was denied the chance of claiming his first Test double century by a declaration. Matt Renshaw had joined Khawaja in the middle on Day 2, and is unbeaten on five. Australia are pushing for a series whitewash to seal a place in the World Test Championship final in London in June. (LIVE SCORECARD)Here are the Live Updates of Day 4 of the third Test between Australia and South Africa...
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Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates | Cricket News
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Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia vs South Africa 3rd Test Day 2 Live: South African players celebrate.© AFPAustralia vs South Africa 3rd Test Day 2 Live: South Africa strike bowler Anrich Nortje claimed the key wickets of David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne on Wednesday to prise Australia's grip on the third Test in Sydney as rain plagued the opening day. Nortje was the Proteas' star man as he removed Warner cheaply for 10 and late in the day denied Labuschagne (79) his 11th Test hundred. As bad light and rain conspired to prematurely end the first day, Australia were 147 for two with Usman Khawaja, who averages 98 in Sydney Tests, unbeaten on 54 and Steven Smith yet to score. (LIVE SCORECARD)Here are the Live Updates of Day 2 of the 3rd Test Match between Australia and South Africa straight from Sydney...
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Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja Fifties Take Australia To 147-2 On Rain-hit Day 1 | Cricket News
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Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja Fifties Take Australia To 147-2 On Rain-hit Day 1 | Cricket News

[ad_1] South Africa strike bowler Anrich Nortje claimed the key wickets of David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne on Wednesday to prise Australia's grip on the third Test in Sydney as rain plagued the opening day. Nortje was the Proteas' star man as he removed Warner cheaply for 10 and late in the day denied Labuschagne (79) his 11th Test hundred. As bad light and rain conspired to prematurely end the first day, Australia were 147 for two with Usman Khawaja, who averages 98 in Sydney Tests, unbeaten on 54 and Steven Smith yet to score.Nortje got the big breakthrough with a ripper, taking the edge of Labuschagne's bat to get him caught behind and end his 151-ball stay.The pacer earlier struck in his second over of the day when he had Melbourne Test double-centurion Warner caught at slip by M...
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England Implode To Hand Second ODI And Series To Australia | Cricket News
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England Implode To Hand Second ODI And Series To Australia | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia wrapped up the three-match one-day international series with a comprehensive 72-run win over England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. Chasing 281 to level the series after Australia won the first match in Adelaide on Thursday, England appeared well on track as Sam Billings and James Vince shared a 122-run partnership for the fourth wicket. But once Vince was trapped lbw by stand-in Australian captain Josh Hazlewood for 60, the English imploded, losing 4-13 to virtually hand the Australians the match.On a tricky wicket at the SCG, Steve Smith continued the form he showed in Australia's six-wicket win in Adelaide with a hard-fought 94 to help Australia to 280-8.The target always looked difficult on a surface that was playing slow with the occasional bad bounce.And...
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T20 World Cup, Pakistan vs South Africa, Live Score Updates: Pakistan In Trouble As Lungi Ngidi Removes Babar Azam | Cricket News
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T20 World Cup, Pakistan vs South Africa, Live Score Updates: Pakistan In Trouble As Lungi Ngidi Removes Babar Azam | Cricket News

[ad_1] T20 World Cup, PAK vs SA, Live Updates: Mohammad Haris is on the charge for Pakistan after Wayne Parnell dismissed Mohammad Rizwan in the first over. Babar Azam, on the other hand, hasn't found his touch yet. Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in a crucial T20 World Cup Group 2 match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Pakistan made a forced change as Mohammad Haris, who was added to the squad on Wednesday, replaced the injured Fakhar Zaman. South Africa, on the other hand, made two alterations as Heinrich Klaasen and Tabraiz Shamsi came in for David Miller and Keshav Maharaj. A win for South Africa will secure a semi-finals birth for them, while Pakistan's campaign will come to an end if they fail to beat the Proteas. South Africa are currently secon...
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