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‘Disappointed’: Australia Head Coach Drops MASSIVE Hints For Marnus Labuschagne’s Test Future
For the WTC 2025 finals, Labuschagne opened alongside Usman Khawaja, scoring 17 runs off 56 balls in the first innings and 22 off 64 in the second. South Africa completed a remarkable turnaround on Saturday after successfully chasing down an...
Australia head coach McDonald mulls top-order changes after WTC final loss to South Africa
London [UK], June 15 (ANI): Australia head coach Andrew McDonald hinted at a rejig in the top order after misfiring in the World Test Championship (WTC) final defence against South Africa at Lord's. Marnus Labuschagne was a hot topic during the...
India women’s hockey team loses 1-2 to Australia in Pro League
The Indian women's hockey team fought on equal terms against Australia but conceded a last-minute goal to lose 1-2 in its FIH Pro League match here on Sunday. This was India's second consecutive defeat to the same opponents as they had lost 2-3 on...

Four issues facing Australia before Ashes
In the build up to the WTC final, who would open the batting alongside Khawaja against South Africa was a source of national debate Down Under. Nathan McSweeney, Travis Head, Sam Konstas and Steve Smith have all been tried recently. Marnus...
India go down 2-3 to Australia
Antwerp [Belgium], June 15 (ANI): Talisman Manpreet Singh's 400th milestone international match didn't go as he would have hoped, with India going down 2-3 to Australia in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) here in Antwerp on Sunday....

"That's what people did to Serena Williams" - Novak Djokovic gets Australian pro's support amid constant retirement questions
Novak Djokovic received words of support from Russian-Australian tennis pro Daria Saville, as the Serb was constantly under the bombardment of the media over their curiosity about his retirement. She also went on to compare it to the media trials...

Australia coach McDonald backs stuttering Labuschagne
Batter Marnus Labuschagne is still a key part of Australia's future in test cricket despite failing to impress in their five-wicket defeat to South Africa in the World Test Championship final, coach Andrew McDonald said. Labuschagne opened...

`It might be the time...`: Andrew McDonald on changes in Australia`s top-order
The question arose about Usman Khawaja, who failed to deliver performances in both innings of the WTC final. McDonald said that he doesn't see the end date for Khawaja, considering his preparations. Despite failure at the top in the WTC final, the...

Amazon to invest $13B in Australian data centers by 2029"
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed Amazon's investment, calling it a "huge vote of confidence in the Australian economy." He said that AWS's $20 billion investment in data centers would prepare Australia for the future while...

Australian deported from US says he was ‘targeted’ due to writing on pro-Palestine student protests
An Australian man who was detained upon arrival at Los Angeles airport and deported back to Melbourne says United States border officials told him it was due to his writing on pro-Palestine protests by university students. Alistair Kitchen said he...

Australian based Zimbabwean helps burns patient
ELLEN MLAMBO MIRROR REPORTER MASVINGO – An Australian-based Zimbabwean who preferred to remain anonymous has come to the rescue of a man from Nyamandi in Gutu who suffered severe burns after he fell into a fire during a church gathering. Enock...

Heartbreak for India as Australia clinch last-minute winner in Pro League thriller
Daijiworld Media Network - London London, Jun 15: The Indian women’s hockey team suffered a hard-fought 1–2 defeat against Australia in a gripping encounter at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women), held at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis...

Australian Olympian Michael Matthews stops all training amid life-threatening health issue
Michael Matthews is out of the Tour de France because of a health condition which, if left untreated, could have killed him. The Australian cycling star was at a Jayco AlUla altitude training camp when team doctors discovered signs of a pulmonary...

Australia Achieves 12% Plugins in May
The overall Australian auto market continues to be buoyant, with 109,425 light vehicles sold in May 2025. Of this number, 12% had plugs. A total of 10,065 battery electric cars (BEV) were sold (9.2% of the market) and 3,081 plugin hybrid electric...

Australian Foreign Buyer Ban Creates Vacuum For NZ To Attract Billions In Investment
Supplied / Paterson Luxury Real Estate An Australian ban on foreign buyers purchasing residential property will create a unique opportunity for New Zealand to secure billions in investment, according to a property expert. Under legislation...
‘I just want to see you beat Australia one day’: Shukri honours late dad’s wish
With South Africa needing two runs to win the World Test Championship against Australia, Shukri Conrad, his left arm perched on the railing of the changeroom balcony, thought about his father, Sedick Conrad, who died in March. “I remember the old...
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Temba Bavuma's emotional 2025 WTC victory celebrations with son after South Africa beat Australia in final [Watch]
South African captain Temba Bavuma celebrated with his son on the ground after lifting the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) mace on Saturday, June 14. His team beat Australia by five wickets in the summit clash at the Lord's Cricket Ground in...

Abbott Replaces Injured Doggett In Australia's Squad For Windies Tests
(MENAFN- IANS) Melbourne, June 15 (IANS) Brendan Doggett has been ruled out of Australia's upcoming Test series against the West Indies due to a hip injury, with Sean Abbott named as his replacement. Although Doggett's injury has been described as...

Australia’s Molly Picklum scores near-perfect wave but falls short in Trestles Pro final
A near-perfect ride helped Molly Picklum shake a monkey from her back at the Trestles Pro in California, where a runner-up finish firmed her top-three standing. The Australian’s 9.6 point wave – the highest women’s score all season – in her...

Sweeping Australian opinion poll shows tanking trust levels toward United States