Tag: Australia
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He’s an absolute ripper: Justin Langer hails David Warner’s presence in team
David Warner had a World Cup to remember in 2019 since making his comeback and followed it with a sensational Australian Test summer.
July 5, 2020 -
Understanding China
The Chinese Communist Party's over-reliance on history for legitimising one-party rule for perpetuity constitutes a potent challenge for President Xi. The Chinese dilemma may eventually end with a changing of the guard at best or popular anti-regime uprising, a repeat of Tiananmen episode, at worst.
July 5, 2020 -
With eye on China, Australia backs closer cooperation with India, G-11
The Australian envoy conveyed strong support for India’s candidacy for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council and India-led global institutions such as the International Solar Alliance and Coalition of Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
July 4, 2020 -
Expectations were high & he kept delivering: Aaron Finch lauds captain Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli was named India Test captain mid-way through the team's tour of Australia in 2014 after then-skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni called time.
July 1, 2020 -
Australia, New Zealand to co-host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 will be the first edition to feature 32 teams and it will also be the first to be hosted across two confederations.
June 26, 2020 -
‘Can confidently respond to new COVID-19 outbreaks’: Australian PM Morrison
The reopening of Australia's states and territories has stirred hopes its economy can avoid a prolonged trough, though it is on course for its first recession in nearly 30 years.
June 25, 2020 -
Australian legend Ian Chappell recounts instances of racism during playing days
Ian Chappell recounted when West Indies batting great Viv Richards had accused the Australian team led by his brother Greg Chappell of racism.
June 21, 2020 -
Virat Kohli a terrific guy & we both play hard out on the field: Steve Smith
While Kohli backed Smith when he made a return to the game, Smith has time and again spoken about how Kohli is a machine when it comes to scoring runs.
June 20, 2020 -
Australia hit by massive cyber attack, Chinese hackers suspected
If this stands true, the hacking would further worsen the relations between the two countries which are already strained around the origin of Covid-19 and sentencing to death of an Australian drug smuggler.
June 19, 2020 -
‘Even after his hundred, Virat Kohli went on to win the game,’ says Dilip Vengsarkar
Virat Kohli has amassed 11,867 runs in ODIs, 7,240 runs in the longest format and 2,794 runs in the shortest format.
June 14, 2020 -
Australian media chased me everywhere after 2008 Sydney Test: Harbhajan Singh
The saga between Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds snowballed into a hearing and the spinner faced the full force of the Australian media at the time.
June 14, 2020 -
Sachin Tendulkar feels decision to stage T20 World Cup or not rests with Cricket Australia
Sachin Tendulkar also spoke about the prospect of playing matches behind closed doors, which remains a certainty in this social-distancing era.
June 13, 2020 -
ICC official believes Australia’s latest decision to play big role in deciding fate of T20 World Cup
The PM of Australia on Friday announced that stadiums with a seating capacity of up to 40,000 would be allowed to fill 25% of seats with spectators.
June 13, 2020 -
India’s participation in T20 World Cup at risk after Australia PM announced to allow spectators
A senior BCCI official expressed dejection and said that it might put India's participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup - if it happens - at risk.
June 13, 2020 -
Anti-racism protesters in Sydney defy COVID-19 restrictions
Australia's indigenous people represent a disproportionate 28 percent of the prison inmates despite forming less than 3 per cent of the country's 25 million inhabitants.
June 13, 2020 -
Australia-New Zealand joint bid rated highest by FIFA for 2023 Women’s World Cup
FIFA said Australia-New Zealand scored 4.1 points from a maximum five in evaluating its project plan for the first 32-team women's tournament.
June 10, 2020 -
Wasim Akram urges ICC to wait, believes T20 World Cup should not happen without fans
The ICC T20 World Cup in Australia this year, scheduled to be held from October 18 to November 15, is facing a serious threat due to the COVID-19 crisis.
June 6, 2020