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David Warner Becomes First Australian To Make 100 Appearances In All Formats | Cricket News
9Feb By adminNo Comments
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David Warner Becomes First Australian To Make 100 Appearances In All Formats | Cricket News

[ad_1] Experienced opener David Warner on Friday became the first player from Australia to make 100 appearances in all formats of cricket following his inclusion in Australia's playing XI for the first T20I clash against West Indies on Friday. Warner making his 100th appearance in the T20I, joined the likes of former skipper Aaron Finch (103) and star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell (100) to become just the third Australian player to achieve the feat. Overall Warner joins the elite company of India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli and New Zealand's Ross Taylor to become the third man to represent ...
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Covid Positive Australia Captain To Lead Team In Isolation vs West Indies. Here’s How | Cricket News
8Feb By adminNo Comments
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Covid Positive Australia Captain To Lead Team In Isolation vs West Indies. Here’s How | Cricket News

[ad_1] Despite testing positive for COVID-19, Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia from a distance when they take on West Indies in the first T20I of a three-match series at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Due to the virus, Marsh will have to adhere to Cricket Australia's protocols. He will have a separate dressing room and will be forced to keep a distance from other players while on the field. For the unversed, all-rounder Cameron Green and wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis both recently played for Australia despite testing positive for Covid. Head coach Andrew McDonald had also come in co...
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Gone In 6.5 Overs! Australia Shatter History Books With Stunning ODI Chase vs West Indies | Cricket News
7Feb By adminNo Comments
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Gone In 6.5 Overs! Australia Shatter History Books With Stunning ODI Chase vs West Indies | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia needed just 6.5 overs to thrash a woeful West Indies by eight wickets in an embarrassing end to their one-day international series in Canberra on Tuesday, with Jake Fraser-McGurk slamming 41 off 18 balls. The hosts won the first game in Melbourne by eight wickets and the second in Sydney by 83 runs to clinch the series, with the West Indies playing for pride. But after Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and sent them in on a humid day, they crumbled to 86 all out in the 25th over against an attack missing Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. In reply, ...
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“West Indies Didn’t Get Any Revenue For Australia Tour”: South Africa Great, Calls For New Model | Cricket News
6Feb By adminNo Comments
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“West Indies Didn’t Get Any Revenue For Australia Tour”: South Africa Great, Calls For New Model | Cricket News

[ad_1] As Test engagements shrink amid mushrooming T20 leagues across the world, former South Africa captain-turned-administrator Graeme Smith said the five-day format needs a balanced revenue-sharing model than a busy calendar to survive. Currently, India is the biggest beneficiary of the ICC's revenue distribution model, assured of 38.5 per cent of the total earnings for the 2024-27 cycle. While the Indian board will get USD 231 million annually, West Indies would get just about USD 27.50 million, South Africa USD 26.24 million and a minnow like Afghanistan would fetch only USD 16.82 mi...
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Australia Thump West Indies In 1000th ODI, Becomes 2nd Team Ever To Reach Milestone | Cricket News
6Feb By adminNo Comments
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Australia Thump West Indies In 1000th ODI, Becomes 2nd Team Ever To Reach Milestone | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia played their 1000th ODI match on Tuesday, becoming only the second team after India to do so in the history of the format. Australia accomplished this milestone during the third and final ODI against West Indies at Canberra. This landmark match turned out to be a memorable one for the Aussies as well, as they bundled out West Indies for just 86 in 24.1 overs and chased down the target in just 6.5 overs. With this, they also clean-swept the series 3-0. In 1,000 ODIs, Australia has won 609, lost 348, tied nine and 34 ended in no result. Their win percentage is 60.90. Beside...
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Shamar Joseph, Ollie Pope, Josh Hazlewood Nominated For ICC Men’s Player Of The Month Award For January | Cricket News
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Shamar Joseph, Ollie Pope, Josh Hazlewood Nominated For ICC Men’s Player Of The Month Award For January | Cricket News

[ad_1] The West Indies' star pacer Shamar Joseph, England's batter Ollie Pope and Australia's veteran speedster Josh Hazlewood have been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for January 2024. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the nominees on Monday. "A West Indies quick that burst onto the international cricket scene in style, an unsung hero of England's strong top-order and a consistent pacer from Australia have made the shortlist for the ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for January 2024," the ICC said in an official statement. During his Test debut, ...
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