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Malinga included in Sri Lanka’s T20I squad for Australia tour
Malinga last played a game in February 2016 at the Asia Cup against the United Arab Emirates in Bangladesh.
February 9, 2017 -
Extremely ‘dangerous’ fire weather on rise in Australia
Extremely dangerous fire weather will become increasingly prominent in Australia and the Mediterranean, a study has found. The study, published by the University of Tasmania (UTAS) on Tuesday, assessed 23 million landscape fires globally between 2002 and 2013 and focused on 478 of the most extreme wildfire events, Xinhua news agency reported. "Extreme fire events …
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February 7, 2017 -
India beat Australia by 124 runs in Blind T20 World Cup
Put in to bat, India piled up a massive score of 272 in their allotted 20 overs.
February 5, 2017 -
New Zealand win ODI series against Australia
New Zealand's Boult returned career best figures of 6-33 with a 24-run win over Australia.
February 5, 2017 -
Injured Wade out of New Zealand tour
Wade was ruled out of the rest of the New Zealand ODI series with Finch assuming the role of skipper.
February 1, 2017 -
Finch to captain Aussie T20 team against Sri Lanka
Finch will take the helm for three matches in February, Cricket Australia announced.
January 31, 2017 -
Black Caps out for revenge against Australia
Australia dominated the Black Caps 3-0 to hoist the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy in December.
January 28, 2017 -
Smith injured, Wade to lead Aus on NZ tour
Wade's appointment as Australia's ODI captain follows the ankle injury sustained by Steve Smith.
January 27, 2017 -
Australia, Japan to fast-track TPP vote to pressure US
Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will attempt to fast-track a parliamentary vote to approve the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in a bid by Japan and Australia to pressure the United States into signing the deal. US President-elect Donald Trump, who is due to take office on January 20, had previously said there is no way he …
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January 16, 2017 -
Australia to tax all digital transactions
The Australian government plans to tax all online transactions, Treasurer Scott Morrison said on Wednesday, as part of a so-called 'tax strike' on the rapidly-growing digital economy. Currently, the government is unable to tax all of Australia's approximately $7.37 billion annual online transactions, Xinhua news agency reported. However, Morrison said on Wednesday that as Australia …
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January 11, 2017 -
Australia to tax all digital transactions
The Australian government plans to tax all online transactions, Treasurer Scott Morrison said on Wednesday, as part of a so-called 'tax strike' on the rapidly-growing digital economy. Currently, the government is unable to tax all of Australia's approximately $7.37 billion annual online transactions, Xinhua news agency reported. However, Morrison said on Wednesday that as Australia …
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January 11, 2017 -
Smith warns his team of ‘difficult series’ in India
After successfully completing the clean-sweep against Pakistan on Saturday, Australia skipper Steve Smith has urged his new revamped team to switch focus to the upcoming "tough tour" of India. Having beaten Pakistan 3-0, Australia are now gearing up for a gruelling four-Test series against India in India, starting next month, and the captain said unless …
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January 7, 2017 -
Smith warns his team of ‘difficult series’ in India
After successfully completing the clean-sweep against Pakistan on Saturday, Australia skipper Steve Smith has urged his new revamped team to switch focus to the upcoming "tough tour" of India. Having beaten Pakistan 3-0, Australia are now gearing up for a gruelling four-Test series against India in India, starting next month, and the captain said unless …
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January 7, 2017 -
World’s smallest jellyfish causes havoc in Australia
The world's smallest jellyfish have been causing havoc in Australia's north coast over the festive summer period after a 10th victim was transferred to hospital from a spate of stings. A teenage girl was airlifted to hospital late Wednesday night after being stung by the potentially deadly Irukandji box jellyfish on the western side of Fraser Island, …
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January 5, 2017 -
World’s smallest jellyfish causes havoc in Australia
The world's smallest jellyfish have been causing havoc in Australia's north coast over the festive summer period after a 10th victim was transferred to hospital from a spate of stings. A teenage girl was airlifted to hospital late Wednesday night after being stung by the potentially deadly Irukandji box jellyfish on the western side of Fraser Island, …
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January 5, 2017 -
Australia scrambles to mend ties with Indonesia
Australia on Thursday scrambled to repair relations with Indonesia, following a decision by the Asian nation to suspend military cooperation between the countries, a media report said. Australian Defence Minister Marise Payne confirmed the news on Thursday and said she was working hard to deal with the situation. The situation came about after Indonesian defence …
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January 5, 2017 -
Hazlewood can become most prolific pacer in Test history: McGrath
Australian cricket legend Glenn McGrath on Wednesday said compatriot Josh Hazlewood has the ability to topple him and become the most prolific fast bowler in Test history. McGrath ended his feted international career with 563 wickets from 124 Tests, the fourth most in history and the most for any fast bowler. Hazlewood reached 100 career …
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December 28, 2016