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Yengi double seals top spot in ACL Elite for Zelvia

Yengi double seals top spot in ACL Elite for Zelvia

Tete Yengi has scored twice for Japanese club Machida Zelvia to secure top seeding in the Asian Champions League ‌Elite East knockout round.

Australia blow flying start and face T20 World Cup exit

Australia blow flying start and face T20 World Cup exit

Australia blow flying start and face T20 World Cup exit

Australia blow flying start and face T20 World Cup exit

Australia face an early T20 World Cup exit despite Mitch Marsh and Travis Head's 104-run opening stand after Sri Lanka chased down a home record 182.

England complete Italian job to progress after a scare

England complete Italian job to progress after a scare

England complete Italian job to progress after a scare

England complete Italian job to progress after a scare

England are into the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup after a nervy 24-run victory over minnows Italy in Kolkata.

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Selectors make big call on Smith for T20 World Cup

Selectors make big call on Smith for T20 World Cup

After weeks of pressure, Australia have finally filled the vacant spot in their T20 World Cup squad, adding Steve Smith to the playing group.

Hat-trick hero Folau can't stop loss to Sungoliath

Hat-trick hero Folau can't stop loss to Sungoliath

Former Wallaby Israel Folau's hat-trick for Uruyasu wasn't enough to stop a heavy loss to Tokyo Sungoliath.

Aussies back bowlers with T20 World Cup on the line

Aussies back bowlers with T20 World Cup on the line

Australia's Twenty20 World Cup hopes could be over if they are beaten by co-hosts Sri Lanka in Pallekele, with a path to the Super Eight stage far from clear.

'Been here before': Aussies insist T20 Cup hopes alive

'Been here before': Aussies insist T20 Cup hopes alive

Stand-in captain Travis Head says Australia will draw on their 2023 World Cup triumph to recover from a shock loss to Zimbabwe at the T20 World Cup.

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BNP sweep makes son of former rulers new Bangladesh PM

BNP sweep makes son of former rulers new Bangladesh PM

BNP sweep makes son of former rulers new Bangladesh PM

BNP sweep makes son of former rulers new Bangladesh PM

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has won the country’s first election since a 2024 uprising, with premier-to-be Tarique ‌Rahman commanding a thumping majority.

'Disappointing': Aussies stunned by Zimbabwe at T20 WC

'Disappointing': Aussies stunned by Zimbabwe at T20 WC

'Disappointing': Aussies stunned by Zimbabwe at T20 WC

'Disappointing': Aussies stunned by Zimbabwe at T20 WC

Australia have been stunned by Zimbabwe at the Twenty20 World Cup, falling to a surprise 23-run loss in Colombo.

Count begins in Bangladesh election after high turnout

Count begins in Bangladesh election after high turnout

Count begins in Bangladesh election after high turnout

Count begins in Bangladesh election after high turnout

Polls have closed in Bangladesh after tens of millions of people voted in an election considered a "turning point" after years of turmoil in the country.

Aussies fret over skipper after World Cup winning start

Aussies fret over skipper after World Cup winning start

Aussies fret over skipper after World Cup winning start

Aussies fret over skipper after World Cup winning start

Australia's T20 World Cup captain Mitch Marsh is still in pain and there is no timeline on his return after he copped a blow to the testicles at training.

Knockout City into business end of Asian Champs League

Knockout City into business end of Asian Champs League

Knockout City into business end of Asian Champs League

Knockout City into business end of Asian Champs League

Melbourne City have earned a late 2-1 win against Ulsan in South Korea to book their place in the knockout rounds of the Asian Champions League ‌Elite.

No Marsh, no worries: Australia cane Irish in World Cup

No Marsh, no worries: Australia cane Irish in World Cup

No Marsh, no worries: Australia cane Irish in World Cup

No Marsh, no worries: Australia cane Irish in World Cup

Nathan Ellis has wrought havoc on Ireland's top order as Australia overcame the shock of losing Mitch Marsh to ease to a big win in their T20 World Cup opener.

Smith answers SOS after Marsh suffers testicular injury

Smith answers SOS after Marsh suffers testicular injury

Smith answers SOS after Marsh suffers testicular injury

Smith answers SOS after Marsh suffers testicular injury

Australia captain Mitch Marsh is suffering from internal testicular bleeding and is no guarantee to feature at the T20 World Cup.

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World Cup spin danger to Aussies misses out with injury

A major threat to Australia's progression at the T20 World Cup has been removed with Sri Lanka star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out injured.

'Target's a trophy': Marsh upbeat on World T20 chances

Australia captain Mitch Marsh has offered an upbeat assessment of their chances of lifting the T20 World Cup on the eve of the opening match against Ireland.

Australia go full white-ball in T20 World Cup battle

Australia are set to face an uphill battle to win a second T20 World Cup, with their squad having a distinct white-ball feel to it.

Pakistan agree to play India in T20 World Cup clash

Pakistan have agreed to reverse the boycott of their T20 World Cup tie with India after the game's governing body made a series of concessions to Bangladesh.

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Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party set for coalition talks

Thailand's conservative Bhumjaithai Party has exceeded expectations in a general election and will likely be able to form a coalition government.

SKY's the limit for India as skipper roars in World Cup

Hot favourites and co-hosts India suffered a bit of a scare in their opening T20 World Cup clash against USA until their captain got going.

Islamabad mourns victims of Shi'ite mosque suicide bomb

Thousands of people have gathered to say prayers for the victims of a suicide bombing at a Shi'ite mosque in Islamabad claimed by Islamic State.

Bomber kills 31 at Pakistan mosque as India denies role

Pakistani officials say a man has detonated explosives after being challenged near a Shi'ite mosque, killing 31 people and wounding more than 170 others.

Indonesia comedian summoned by police over Netflix show

Indonesian comedian Pandji ⁠Pragiwaksono has been questioned by police over complaints that his Netflix show allegedly contained blasphemous material.

Hazlewood ruled out of World Cup in latest Aussie blow

Luckless Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood has been dealt another blow in his ongoing recovery from hamstring and Achilles injuries.

High Voll-tage! Aussie masterful in Indian WPL triumph

Australian rising star Georgia Voll has helped power Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the Women's Premier League title after a thrilling final in India.

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