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Inglis finger blow causes Australia a Test headache

Inglis finger blow causes Australia a Test headache

Test hopeful Josh Inglis has been sent home from South Africa with a fractured finger, leaving him in a race to be fit for the series opener on October 9.

'Outplayed': Marsh unhappy at Aussie ODI capitulation

'Outplayed': Marsh unhappy at Aussie ODI capitulation

'Outplayed': Marsh unhappy at Aussie ODI capitulation

'Outplayed': Marsh unhappy at Aussie ODI capitulation

Captain Mitch Marsh blasted a quickfire 60 but said his Australian side were "outplayed", losing wickets tamely as South Africa comfortably won the first ODI.

Marsh set for first captaincy crack in ODI 'job share'

Marsh set for first captaincy crack in ODI 'job share'

Marsh set for first captaincy crack in ODI 'job share'

Marsh set for first captaincy crack in ODI 'job share'

Fresh from leading Australia to an ODI sweep in Zimbabwe, Mitch Marsh will also lead the side in the first match of the series against South Africa in Durban.

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Australia eye South Africa after Zimbabwe clean sweep

Australia eye South Africa after Zimbabwe clean sweep

Australia have edged Zimbabwe to claim a 3-0 series clean sweep, with century-maker Josh Inglis keen to use the tour of South Africa as a World Cup trial run.

Inglis, Ellis steer Aussies to tense win over Zimbabwe

Inglis, Ellis steer Aussies to tense win over Zimbabwe

Australia have beaten Zimbabwe by one wicket in the third ODI to wrap up a 3-0 series clean sweep in Harare, with Josh Inglis smacking a fine century.

Head back in the game as Aussies cane Zimbabwe

Head back in the game as Aussies cane Zimbabwe

A return to form from centurion Travis Head has led the way as Australia overpowered Zimbabwe by 84 runs in Harare to clinch the ODI series victory.

Super Cooper happy to be back to spinning ways

Super Cooper happy to be back to spinning ways

Allrounder Cooper Connolly is delighted to be back spinning again for Australia in Zimbabwe as he targets a place in the team to defend the World Cup in 2027.

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Great Scott: evergreen Aussie shines at Wentworth

Great Scott: evergreen Aussie shines at Wentworth

Great Scott: evergreen Aussie shines at Wentworth

Great Scott: evergreen Aussie shines at Wentworth

Evergreen Adam Scott is just a shot off the lead after the opening round of the BMW PGA Championship, the European Tour flagship event at Wentworth.

Relaxed Renshaw enjoying unexpected revival in fortune

Relaxed Renshaw enjoying unexpected revival in fortune

Relaxed Renshaw enjoying unexpected revival in fortune

Relaxed Renshaw enjoying unexpected revival in fortune

Ten years after scoring his first international century in a Test match, Matt Renshaw has a second, in an ODI, and says he now feels at home with his game.

Renshaw ton sets up Australia victory in Zimbabwe ODI

Renshaw ton sets up Australia victory in Zimbabwe ODI

Renshaw ton sets up Australia victory in Zimbabwe ODI

Renshaw ton sets up Australia victory in Zimbabwe ODI

A sparkling 109 from Matt Renshaw has laid the platform for Australia to defeat Zimbabwe by 59 runs in the in the first ODI of their African tour.

Marsh reaches 100 as focus turns to World Cup defence

Marsh reaches 100 as focus turns to World Cup defence

Marsh reaches 100 as focus turns to World Cup defence

Marsh reaches 100 as focus turns to World Cup defence

Australia's build-up to their ODI World Cup defence starts in Zimbabwe with stand-in skipper Mitch Marsh hoping the young guns emulate his breakthrough there.

Ebola response must be scaled up, says WHO

Ebola response must be scaled up, says WHO

Ebola response must be scaled up, says WHO

Ebola response must be scaled up, says WHO

Congo's Ebola epidemic poses a threat to its neighbours and the region as a whole, says WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Congo's Ebola toll passes 3000, cases rise to 6186

Congo's Ebola toll passes 3000, cases rise to 6186

Congo's Ebola toll passes 3000, cases rise to 6186

Congo's Ebola toll passes 3000, cases rise to 6186

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6000 confirmed cases with more than 3000 deaths.

More than 6000 people infected with Ebola in DR Congo

More than 6000 people infected with Ebola in DR Congo

More than 6000 people infected with Ebola in DR Congo

More than 6000 people infected with Ebola in DR Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo ‌authorities report that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6000 cases with 2911 deaths.

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Congo's Ebola death rate nears 50 per cent, 5000 cases

New figures show since May, 2378 people have died of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo with a case fatality rate of 47.4 per cent.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak deadliest in country's history

The death toll in DR Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has surpassed the 2299 recorded in 2018-2020, which was previously the African country's worst on record.

DR Congo reports Ebola death in new province

Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province, with a death recorded in Bas-Uele.

Ebola toll passes 2000, cases rise to 4449 in DR Congo

The ‌number ‌of confirmed Ebola cases ‌in ‌the ⁠Democratic Republic of Congo ⁠has increased ‌to 4449, including 2061 deaths, data shows.

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At least 2000 people killed in Congo's Ebola outbreak

Congo's has recorded 2011 deaths among confirmed Ebola cases as authorities struggle to slow the fastest-growing outbreak on record.

Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 4000 cases

Ebola cases have hit a grim milestone as Congo authorities struggle to keep pace with the fastest-spreading outbreak of the virus ever recorded.

WHO wants probe into possible Ebola mutation

The World Health Organisation will probe whether a mutation of the Ebola virus has occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

'Full support' for FIFA president as pressure mounts

FIFA has acknowledged that it made mistakes in its failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, but backs their under-fire president.

European Union 'can give Morocco more border support'

The European Commission says the EU could enhance border management early-warning systems, and improve technical and financial support to Morocco.

'Spreading like a wildfire': Ebola death toll hits 1400

The number of Ebola cases in the in the ‌Democratic ⁠Republic of Congo is rapidly climbing as authorities battle to contain the deadly outbreak.

Confirmed Ebola cases pass 2000 in Congo outbreak

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the grip of the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with cases reaching 2011 and deaths hitting 754.

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