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Indian women's hockey team set to tour Australia for five-match series
New Delhi, April 10: The Indian women’s hockey team is all set to embark on an exciting tour of Australia for a five-match series scheduled from April 26 to May 4. India will open the series with two matches against Australia A, followed by three encounters with the senior Australian women's team.
Indian women's hockey team set to tour Australia for five-match series
New Delhi, April 10: The Indian women's hockey team is all set to embark on an exciting tour of Australia for a five-match series scheduled from April 26 to May 4. India will open the series with two matches against Australia A, followed by three encounters against the senior Australian team.
Australian independents unite to call for AUKUS inquiry ahead of general election
Canberra, April 10: Independent candidates who could hold the balance of power following Australia's general election have united to call for a parliamentary inquiry into the AUKUS security pact.
SA Test skipper Bavuma suffers elbow injury ahead of WTC final
New Delhi, April 10: South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma has sustained an elbow injury two months before the World Test Championship final.
Death toll from northeast Australian tropical disease outbreak rises to 26
Sydney, April 9: The death toll from an outbreak of a tropical disease linked to heavy rainfall in Australia's northeast has increased to 26.
Patrick Brammall, Harriet Dyer starrer series Colin From Accounts renewed for Season 3
Washington DC, April 9: The romantic drama television series 'Colin From Accounts' has been renewed for Season 3 at Paramount+, reported Variety.
Extra support announced for drought-affected farmers in South Australia
Canberra, April 8: The government of South Australia (SA) has announced new support measures for communities and farmers affected by widespread drought.
Australian PM voted winner of first election debate
Canberra, April 8: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been voted the winner of the first Leaders' debate of the general election campaign.
Will Pucovski announces retirement from cricket due to concussion battles
Melbourne April 8,: Australian batter Will Pucovski has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 27, citing ongoing concussion-related issues. Calling it a "humongous disappointment that is hard to deal with," Pucovski shared the news during an appearance on SEN radio in Melbourne, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Will Pucovski retires from professional cricket due to concussion
New Delhi, April 8: Former Australia Test opener Will Pucovski has retired from all levels of cricket with immediate effect due to concussion.
Aussie batter sends WTC Final reminder with dream Lord's century
London, April 7: Australian left-hander Marcus Harris has given selectors something to think about ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa, compiling a century in the UK's County Championship.
Extended loneliness triples risk of early death in middle-aged women: study
Sydney, April 7: A study published on Monday revealed for the first time a causal link between chronic loneliness and early death among middle-aged Australian women.
Australian shares down 4.2 per cent in worst day since 2020
Sydney, April 7: The Australian share market has recorded its biggest single-day fall since 2020 amid the ongoing fallout from sweeping US tariffs.
Australian Oppn abandons poll promise to ban WFH, cut 41,000 bureaucracy jobs
Canberra, April 7: Australia's Opposition party has abandoned its plan to end work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for public servants and cut 41,000 bureaucracy jobs, in a major policy reversal ahead of the general election.
Australian-Malaysian taskforce intercepts methamphetamine shipment hidden in wax
Sydney, April 7: A joint operation involving Australian and Malaysian authorities has intercepted a shipment of methamphetamine embedded in paraffin wax, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said on Monday.
Australian PM candidates campaign in country's north four weeks out from election
Canberra, April 5: Australia's Prime Minister has announced additional support for communities affected by catastrophic flooding in the country's northeast.
Australian PM candidates campaign in country's north 4 weeks out from election
Sydney, April 5: Australia's prime minister has announced additional support for communities affected by catastrophic flooding in the country's northeast.
Former Australian pacer Gillespie feels lack of adaptability with bat will cost England the Ashes series
Melbourne, April 5: Former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie backed Australia to retain the Ashes 2025-26 series at home, saying that the conditions will offer enough support to Australian bowlers but that England could falter with the bat in Australian conditions, costing them the prestigious series.
Mitchell Marsh re-signs three-year contract with Perth Scorchers
Perth, April 4: Perth Scorchers star Mitchell Marsh has reaffirmed his desire to be a one-club player by signing a three-year contract with the franchise he joined in the inaugural season of the Big Bash League (BBL).
BBL: Mitchell Marsh re-signs for Perth Scorchers, set to stay for next three years
Perth, April 4: Mitchell Marsh has re-signed with the Perth Scorchers for the next three years, keeping him en route to becoming a one-club player in the Big Bash League (BBL).
Quad to send $20 million relief support to earthquake-ravaged Myanmar
New Delhi, April 4: Quad members Australia, India, Japan, and the United States on Friday collectively committed over $20 million in humanitarian assistance to support the relief efforts for the earthquake-devastated Myanmar.
Quad nations join forces, contribute USD 20 million to Myanmar humanitarian aid
New Delhi, April 4: The Quad nations - India, the US, Australia, and Japan - have joined forces to provide humanitarian aid to Myanmar, contributing over USD 20 million in assistance.
Marsh needs to take decision on red-ball cricket and bowling future, says Johnson
New Delhi, April 3: Former Australia fast-bowler Mitchell Johnson said all-rounder Mitchell Marsh needs to decide whether he wants to still play red-ball cricket and more importantly, if he can shoulder bowling duties.
Rainfall eases as recovery begins from major flooding in Australian outback
Sydney, April 3: Rainfall is set to ease in an area of the Australian outback hit by record-breaking flooding that is expected to continue for weeks.
Cricket West Indies aims for day-night test against Australia at the Sabina Park in Jamaica
New Delhi April 3: Cricket West Indies representatives are optimistic that Sabina Park in Jamaica can accommodate its inaugural day-night Test when Australia comes for the third match of their series in July. Sabina Park has not hosted any day-night international cricket because of the inadequate lighting quality, as per a report by ESPNcricinfo.
Australia: Out-of-control bushfire triggers evacuation order in Perth
Sydney, April 3: An out-of-control bushfire burning in the suburbs of Perth, the capital city of Australia's state of Western Australia (WA), has prompted an emergency evacuation warning.
Matt Kuhnemann's rollercoaster start to 2025 ends with central contract
Melbourne April 2,: The beginning of 2025 has been nothing short of unforgettable for Matt Kuhnemann. What started as a period of uncertainty--with fears that a broken thumb might derail his chances of a Test recall--soon turned into a triumphant chapter in his career. He bowled Australia to victory in Sri Lanka, only to have his bowling action reported soon after, as per ESPNcricinfo.
India, Australia mark third anniversary of ECTA, reaffirm commitment to deepen economic ties
New Delhi, April 2: India and Australia have marked the third anniversary of the signing of Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), a landmark achievement that enhanced their economic partnership. After the agreement's signing and implementation, total bilateral trade between the two nations reached USD 24 billion.
Still got an incredibly important role to play...: Australian selection chair George Bailey
Melbourne, April 1: Australian selection chair George Bailey indicated that all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, currently the T20I captain, still has an "incredibly important role" to play in white-ball cricket and his red-ball career is also not over as well.
Opportunities to be plentiful for youngsters left out of central contracts, says selection chair Bailey
Melbourne, April 1: Australia selection chair George Bailey indicated that there is still plenty of time for talented youngsters like Jake Fraser McGurk, Cooper Connolly, Todd Murphy, Aaron Hardie among others to prove their T20 credentials ahead of next year's T20 World Cup to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka despite not being able to earn central contracts.
'Marsh got a skill set that could be helpful in Ashes', says Australia chief selector Bailey
Melbourne, April 1: Australia's chief selector George Bailey has said that experienced all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is still part of their plans for the 2025-26 Ashes to face England's pace-heavy bowling attack led by Jofra Archer and Mark Wood.
Women's T20I Rankings: Mooney remains on top as Litchfield, Voll and Sutherland gain big
Dubai, April 1: Australia opener Beth Mooney maintained her place as the No.1 ranked T20I batter in the latest ICC Women's T20I Rankings released on Tuesday.
Konstas, Kuhnemann, Webster earn maiden deals as Australia unveil central contract list for 2025-26
Canberra, April 1: Explosive opener Sam Konstas and left-arm orthodox spinner Matthew Kuhnemann have been rewarded for their rollercoaster summers and have been added to Cricket Australia's central contract list for 2025-26.
Cricket Australia award Konstas, Webster, Kuhnemann with national contracts for 2025-26 season
Melbourne, April 1: Cricket Australia have awarded the Test summer's standout newcomers, Sam Konstas, Beau Webster and Matthew Kuhnemann, with national men's contracts for the 2025-26 season.
Kraigg Brathwaite steps down as Windies Test captain, Shai Hope given white-ball charge
Antigua, March 31: Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced that Kraigg Brathwaite has stepped down as Test captain and his successor will be named in the coming weeks. While Shai Hope has been named as the side's white ball captain.
Proportion of Australian adults with diabetes rises to 6.6 pc
Canberra, March 31: The proportion of Australian adults with diabetes has increased by almost one-third in the last decade, official data showed.
Suicide Squat Stunt Choreographer Richard Norton passes away at 75
Washington DC, March 31: Richard Norton, an Australian martial artist, screen actor and stunt coordinator who trained celebrities like Charlize Theron and Liam Neeson for film stunts, passed away at the age of 75, reported Variety.
India to tour Australia for ODI and T20I series in October, ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup
New Delhi, March 31: India is set to embark on a crucial white-ball tour of Australia later this year, featuring three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and five T20 Internationals (T20Is). The highly anticipated series will serve as a key test for both teams ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Scott Boland ready to give it all in WTC final against South Africa
New Delhi, March 31: After an impressive performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, Australia quick Scott Boland has set his sights on the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s.
Boland looking forward to make his mark on World Test Championship 2025 final
New Delhi, March 31: The ICC World Test Championship Final is on the horizon and South Africa and Australia have started to gear up for the one-off Test at Lord's.