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'Super Duper Cooper': Aussie is King in Punjab charge

'Super Duper Cooper': Aussie is King in Punjab charge

The Australia-powered unbeaten Punjab Kings have put on a super show with Cooper Connolly smashing 87 in their latest IPL victory.

Levi genes on show as Aussies power into sevens semis

Levi genes on show as Aussies power into sevens semis

Levi genes on show as Aussies power into sevens semis

Levi genes on show as Aussies power into sevens semis

A double act from the Levi sisters has powered Australia into the semi-finals of the HSBC SVNS World Championships in Hong Kong.

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence

Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence

Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has had her sentence reduced as part of a broad amnesty by the country's new president who ousted her.

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Ponting praised after Punjab soar to top of IPL

Ponting praised after Punjab soar to top of IPL

Australian Test great Ricky Ponting has been praised for his coaching leadership as his unbeaten Punjab Kings soared to the top of the IPL.

'Worth his weight in gold': Aussie keeps shining in IPL

'Worth his weight in gold': Aussie keeps shining in IPL

Josh Hazlewood has been hailed for yet another matchwinning display, as he helped bowl champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru back to the top of the IPL.

Green suffers IPL nightmare with bat and ball

Green suffers IPL nightmare with bat and ball

Cameron Green has suffered another challenging outing in the Indian Premier League as he struggles to live up to his tag as the most expensive overseas player.

Hinge debut eases pressure on Head and Hyderabad

Hinge debut eases pressure on Head and Hyderabad

Travis Head is still searching for a big score in this Indian Premier League campaign but his Hyderabad team have scored a big win thanks to a remarkable debut.

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Dynamite David explodes to blast out another IPL win

Dynamite David explodes to blast out another IPL win

Dynamite David explodes to blast out another IPL win

Dynamite David explodes to blast out another IPL win

Australian international Tim David has ensured Bengaluru didn't miss compatriot Josh Hazlewood as he helped blast them to another IPL win.

Warner suffers golden duck and defeat on cricket return

Warner suffers golden duck and defeat on cricket return

Warner suffers golden duck and defeat on cricket return

Warner suffers golden duck and defeat on cricket return

Australian cricket ace David Warner has suffered a dismal return to cricket in Pakistan in his first match since being charged with drink-driving.

Aussie star's IPL woes continue as Kolkata lose again

Aussie star's IPL woes continue as Kolkata lose again

Aussie star's IPL woes continue as Kolkata lose again

Aussie star's IPL woes continue as Kolkata lose again

Australian allrounder Cameron Green finally got to bowl in this season's IPL but his expensive penultimate over cost Kolkata Knight Riders in another defeat.

Haydos heroes off the mark with epic one-run win in IPL

Haydos heroes off the mark with epic one-run win in IPL

Haydos heroes off the mark with epic one-run win in IPL

Haydos heroes off the mark with epic one-run win in IPL

Gujarat Titans have won their first IPL match of the season with a helping hand from their batting coach, Australian great Matthew Hayden.

Stocks surge, oil falls amid relief over Iran ceasefire

Stocks surge, oil falls amid relief over Iran ceasefire

Stocks surge, oil falls amid relief over Iran ceasefire

Stocks surge, oil falls amid relief over Iran ceasefire

Oil prices have plunged and stocks and bonds have soared after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Koroibete scores as Knights down Eagles in Japan

Koroibete scores as Knights down Eagles in Japan

Koroibete scores as Knights down Eagles in Japan

Koroibete scores as Knights down Eagles in Japan

Australia's Marika Koroibete got on the scoresheet as Saitama Wild Knights easily beat Yokohama Eagles in Japanese club rugby.

Deadly quake off Indonesia triggers small tsunami

Deadly quake off Indonesia triggers small tsunami

Deadly quake off Indonesia triggers small tsunami

Deadly quake off Indonesia triggers small tsunami

An undersea earthquake has toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami.

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No luck for Lucknow despite brief Marsh fireworks

Australia captain Mitch Marsh did his best to give lift off to Lucknow's IPL season but Justin Langer's side ended up being outplayed by Delhi Capitals.

Flat IPL launch for Australia's $4 million Knight Rider

Australian Test allrounder Cameron Green, the most expensive international signing in IPL annals, had a disappointing first outing for Kolkata in Mumbai.

Sultan of swing: Globetrotter Smith shines in Pakistan

Ashton Turner's Australian-dominated Multan Sultans have won their opening match in the Pakistan Super League with the help of a sparky Steve Smith knock.

Genius at work: Aussie David admires Kohli IPL mastery

Tim David has done a finishing job for champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru but only as a quiet assistant to masterly Virat Kohli in an emotional IPL opener.

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'Exceptional': Cummins' fitness hailed ahead of IPL

Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood won't play in the season-launching IPL match in Bengaluru, but the latest fitness reports on the Aussie pace duo bode well.

Aussie 'big three' on ice with Green in IPL spotlight

The Aussie pace trio who've become key weapons in the IPL must wait to burst into action as all eyes will be on $4-million man Cameron Green.

Marnus beaten as Aussie big names hit Pakistan league

Test batter Marnus Labuschagne was the first big-name Aussie in action in the 2026 Pakistan Super League, but it didn't begin well for the Hyderabad skipper.

Revved up for a chance to make Japan playoffs

The Shizuoka BlueRevs, featuring Fiji star Semi Radradra, have resurrected their hopes of featuring in the Japan Rugby League One playoffs.

BTS returns with comeback concert in Seoul after hiatus

K-pop superstars BTS have returned as a full group with a huge free comeback concert in Seoul, as the band resumes life after military service.

Fire at Korean car parts factory kills 14, injures 60

South Korean rescue workers have recovered the remains of 14 people from the charred wreckage of an auto parts factory, where a fire injured at least 60.

Aussie bid to host men's Asian Cup faces rethink

Australia's hopes of hosting either the 2031 or 2035 men's Asian Cup will have to be rethought after the continent's soccer confederation halted all bidding.

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