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Nadal ‘feeling good’ but plays down Australia expectations
Rafael Nadal of Spain arrives for a public appearance in the Queen Street Mall ahead of the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard) Rafael Nadal said Friday he was “feeling good” but played down any chance of winning tournaments in the near future as he returns from…
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Australia vs Pakistan: Pat Cummins bowling masterclass leads hosts to 79-run victory and series win | Cricket News
Australia captain Pat Cummins took 10 wickets in a bowling masterclass to end Pakistan’s resistance and lead his side to a 79-run victory on the fourth day of the second Test on Friday, locking up the three-match series 2-0. Just when it looked like the match would go down to the wire on the final…
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India beat Australia in women’s Test for first time as they back up win over England with eight-wicket triumph | Cricket News
India’s women followed their Test win over England earlier this month with a first victory over Australia in the format as they cruised to an eight-wicket triumph on the final day in Mumbai. The home side were chasing just 75 to win on day four at Wankhede Stadium and reached that score in 18.4 overs…
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Australia vs Pakistan first Test: Nathan Lyon moves to 499 Test wickets as hosts dominate in Perth | Cricket News
Australia stayed in control of the first Test against Pakistan despite an early stutter in the second innings after choosing not to enforce the follow-on Saturday. Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja carried Australia to a watchful 84-2 in the last session on day three for an overall lead of 300 after Pakistan collapsed to 271…
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Australia on top against Pakistan despite Aamer Jamal six-for as Mitchell Marsh smashes 90 | Cricket News
Australia closed day two of the first Test against Pakistan in Perth with a lead of 355 as Mitchell Marsh smacked a quick-fire 90 before the tourists dug in. Marsh’s 107-ball knock, which featured 15 fours and a six, took Australia from their overnight 346-5 to 487 all out, an innings underpinned by David Warner’s…
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Australia vs Pakistan: David Warner opens farewell Test with 164 as hosts finish on 346-5 in Perth | Cricket News
Opener David Warner brushed aside any doubts about his Test match pedigree on Thursday with a brutal 164-run assault on Pakistan’s bowlers as Australia glided to 346-5 after 84 overs at stumps on day one of the series opener in Perth. The 37-year-old, who intends to retire from Tests after the third and final game…
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Netball Australia end pay dispute with Australian Netball Players Association in ‘historic’ deal | Netball News
Players will receive an 11 per cent increase in base salaries over three years; Those involved in the domestic netball league will get back pay to October 1, having not been paid since the expiry of their last contract Last Updated: 13/12/23 4:33pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Watch as…
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Usman Khawaja: Australia batter speaks out on ‘humanitarian appeal’ on boots ahead of first Test vs Pakistan | Cricket News
Usman Khawaja has vowed to fight the ICC ruling which prevents him from wearing boots showing support for the people of Gaza, insisting the statements are non-political and ‘a humanitarian appeal’. Batter Khawaja had the messages ‘Freedom is a human right’ and ‘All lives are equal’ written on his boots in the colours of the…
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Nathan Lyon: Australia off-spinner joins Lancashire for whole of 2024 county season | Cricket News
Lancashire have signed Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon for the entirety of the 2024 county season. Lyon, who will be available for all competitions, is the eighth-highest wicket-taker in men’s Test cricket with 496 in 122 matches. The 36-year-old, a three-time Ashes winner, had a brief spell in county cricket with Worcestershire in 2017. Lyon played…
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Davis Cup: Australia battle back from brink to defeat the Czech Republic and reach semi-finals | Tennis News
Australia fought back from the brink to defeat the Czech Republic and reach the Davis Cup semi-finals in Malaga. Australia, beaten finalists 12 months ago, were staring at the exit door when Tomas Machac beat Jordan Thompson and Jiri Lehecka moved a set and a break up on Alex de Minaur. But Lehecka was unable…
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