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NZ ace Ravindra spins Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup

NZ ace Ravindra spins Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup

Disciplined New Zealand have excelled with bat and ball to send co-hosts Sri Lanka spinning out of the T20 World Cup in Colombo.

Brook century leads England into T20 World Cup semis

Brook century leads England into T20 World Cup semis

Brook century leads England into T20 World Cup semis

Brook century leads England into T20 World Cup semis

A magnificent 100 by captain Harry Brook has led England into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup after defeating Pakistan by two wickets

Reprieved Hetmyer blasts West Indies to huge victory

Reprieved Hetmyer blasts West Indies to huge victory

Reprieved Hetmyer blasts West Indies to huge victory

Reprieved Hetmyer blasts West Indies to huge victory

West Indies have kicked off their Super Eights with a thumping 107-run victory over Zimbabwe during which they hit 19 sixes with Shimron Hetmyer scoring 85.

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Teary Thai superstar scores popular LPGA Tour triumph

Teary Thai superstar scores popular LPGA Tour triumph

World No.1 Jeeno Thitikul has lived up to the hype and handled the pressure to deliver a special home victory at the LPGA Thailand in Pattaya.

Aussie hangs tough to stay in the mix at LPGA Thailand

Aussie hangs tough to stay in the mix at LPGA Thailand

Australian Hannah Green will enter the final round of the LPGA Thailand five shots behind world No.1 and popular home hope Jeeno Thitikul.

'Pretty hollow': Zampa's desolation at World Cup exit

'Pretty hollow': Zampa's desolation at World Cup exit

Australia's key spinner Adam Zampa has been hard on himself after their early T20 World Cup exit, saying he feels "hollow" about the Sri Lanka capitulation.

Playing for pride, Aussies end T20 World Cup with win

Playing for pride, Aussies end T20 World Cup with win

Subdued as they had to face a rare 'dead' rubber in a global tournament, Australia at least ended their miserable T20 World Cup with a professional win.

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South Korean golfer shoots 61 to lead LPGA Thailand

South Korean golfer shoots 61 to lead LPGA Thailand

South Korean golfer shoots 61 to lead LPGA Thailand

South Korean golfer shoots 61 to lead LPGA Thailand

South Korean star Somi Lee has fired an 11-under-par 61 to capture the solo halfway lead at the LPGA Thailand in Pattaya.

S.Korea's Yoon defiant after jailing for rebellion

S.Korea's Yoon defiant after jailing for rebellion

S.Korea's Yoon defiant after jailing for rebellion

S.Korea's Yoon defiant after jailing for rebellion

Slamming a South Korean court as biased, ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol stands by his ill-fated declaration of martial law that led to him being jailed for life.

Aussie T20 hopes weren't derailed by Ashes, says coach

Aussie T20 hopes weren't derailed by Ashes, says coach

Aussie T20 hopes weren't derailed by Ashes, says coach

Aussie T20 hopes weren't derailed by Ashes, says coach

Coach Andrew McDonald says Australia's T20 team are "devastated" by their early World Cup exit -- but has denied prioritising the Ashes over the global event.

Aussie golf stars make strong start to LPGA Thailand

Aussie golf stars make strong start to LPGA Thailand

Aussie golf stars make strong start to LPGA Thailand

Aussie golf stars make strong start to LPGA Thailand

Three Australians are just two shots off the pace, tied for sixth, after the first round of the LPGA Thailand in Pattaya.

S.Korea's ousted Yoon handed life in jail for rebellion

S.Korea's ousted Yoon handed life in jail for rebellion

S.Korea's ousted Yoon handed life in jail for rebellion

S.Korea's ousted Yoon handed life in jail for rebellion

A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison over his botched imposition of martial law in 2024.

'Mind-blowing': Aussie greats react to T20 cup crash

'Mind-blowing': Aussie greats react to T20 cup crash

'Mind-blowing': Aussie greats react to T20 cup crash

'Mind-blowing': Aussie greats react to T20 cup crash

Some cricket greats say there are many 'please explains' for Australia's selectors about the nation's crash at the T20 World Cup.

Yengi double seals top spot in ACL Elite for Zelvia

Yengi double seals top spot in ACL Elite for Zelvia

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.

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

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

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

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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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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