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Australia Postpone Series As “Conditions For Women Getting Worse” In Afghanistan

March 19, 2024 admin

Australia postponed T20I series vs Afghanistan© X (Twitter) Cricket Australia on Tuesday postponed a three-match T20 International home series against Afghanistan’s men’s team in August this year, citing the “worsening” conditions for women and girls in that country. The Taliban, following its return to power in Afghanistan, has imposed restrictions on girls attending high schools,…

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Cricket Australia Finalises Venues For 5 Tests vs India

March 19, 2024 admin

File photo of Indian team in Australia Cricket Australia announced the venues for the upcoming five-match Test series against India with Perth’s Optus Stadium to host the first Test likely to take place in November despite having a low attendance in a recently concluded match against Pakistan. Cricket Australia along with Western Australia will work…

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Uber To Pay Australian Taxi Drivers $178 Million Compensation. Here’s Why

March 18, 2024 admin

Uber To Pay Australian Taxi Drivers 8 Million Compensation. Here’s Why

Uber entered Australia in 2012 (Representational) Sydney: Australian taxi drivers impacted by the rise of ridesharing giant Uber have won US$178 million in compensation, their lawyers said Monday after settling a gruelling legal battle. More than 8,000 taxi drivers and hire car owners banded together to launch legal action in 2019, arguing they lost substantial…

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“We Messed Up”: Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid Accused Of ‘Doctoring’ ODI World Cup Final Pitch

March 17, 2024 admin

Unbeaten in the tournament until the final, India suffered an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Australia in the summit clash for the ODI World Cup 2023. With India’s loss, ended the dream of millions of people to see the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and others lifting the coveted trophy. While there were…

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Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong Marries Longtime Partner Sophie Allouache, Shares Pic

March 17, 2024 admin

Penny Wong married Sophie Allouache in Adelaide Sydney: Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong, the country’s first openly gay female parliamentarian, has married her partner Sophie Allouache, Wong said on Sunday. “We are delighted that so many of our family and friends could share this special day with us,” Wong said on social media platform Instagram,…

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Yashasvi Jaiswal “Needs To Change His Game”: Ex-Australia Star’s Warning For Border-Gavaskar Trophy

March 11, 2024 admin

File image of Yashasvi Jaiswal© AFP Former Australian spinner Brad Hogg said that Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal will have to change his game when he comes Down Under for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year and come up with a new range of shots because of pace and bounce. Jaiswal was a standout player for…

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Alex Carey Shapes Australia’s Win Over New Zealand; Surpasses Rishabh Pant In Elite List

March 11, 2024 admin

Alex Carey reacts after Australia’s win.© AFP Australia’s Alex Carey joined the elite company of legendary compatriot Adam Gilchrist and Indian star Rishabh Pant, smashing the second-highest score ever by a wicketkeeper-batter in a successful Test run-chase. Carey achieved this during his side’s second Test against New Zealand at Christchurch During a tense run-chase of…

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Australia Move To Second In WTC Table After 2-0 Series Win Over New Zealand

March 11, 2024 admin

Australia have overtaken New Zealand to take the second spot in the World Test Championships ranking following the 2-0 series win over their Trans-Tasman rivals in Christchurch on Monday. The win in the second Test helped Australia collect 12 points on their road to defending the World Test Championship mace. Australia have improved their percentage…

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Pat Cummins ‘Robs’ Alex Carey Of His Century, Then Issues Clarification

March 11, 2024 admin

An enthralling Test contest between Australia and New Zealand saw Pat Cummins‘ men emerging triumphant, with the skipper himself hitting the winning runs. Though such moments are celebrated by fans, Cummins faced criticism on social media as he hit the winning runs when Alex Carey was batting on 98. Fans had kept their fingers crossed,…

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Alex Carey’s 98 Drags Australia Home In New Zealand Test Thriller

March 11, 2024 admin

An unbeaten 98 from Alex Carey and a formidable partnership with Mitchell Marsh rescued Australia from a dire position to set up a three-wicket victory in a tense second Test against New Zealand on Monday. Carey and Marsh put on a vital 140-run partnership at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, the tourists having had their…

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