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Daniel Bennie celebrates Australia’s semifinal win over Japan. (Photo by Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images) Zhizhao Wu

SoccerCommentsPremiumSilverware on the mind for Bennie and Young Socceroos

The Young Socceroos have already achieved history at the 2025 under-20 Asian Cup — but former Perth Glory prodigy Daniel Bennie has declared his side will not be satisfied unless they bring home the cup.

Ben Smith

Team physio attends Australia's Tayla Vlaeminck after she hurt herself while trying to stop a boundary during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between Pakistan and Australia at Dubai International Stadium, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

CricketAussies stay strong amid fears over injured chief Healy

Alyssa Healy's T20 champions have vowed to remain strong even while fearing she and pacer Tayla Vlaeminck could both miss the rest of the World Cup.

Ian Chadband

Australia smashed New Zealand by 60 runs.

CricketCommentsDisciplined Australia crush Kiwis to close in on semis

Australia's bowlers have defended 8-148 with ease to beat New Zealand by 60 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah.

Glenn Moore

Megan Schutt was the star of the show in game one.

CricketAbu Dhabi conditions won’t blunt Aussie WC pace attack

Megan Schutt has allayed any fears the spin-friendly conditions in Abu Dhabi would take the teeth out of Australia’s pace attack after claiming 3-12 in the side’s tournament opener.

Aaron Kirby

Indian players celebrate after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final.

cricketCommentsKohli says farewell to T20s with World Cup final epic

India great Virat Kohli has delivered a matchwinning World Cup final player-of-the-match display against South Africa, the perfect way to end his T20 career.

Rory Dollard

There are plenty of what-ifs from Australia's World Cup efforts.

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Fraser-McGurk, Wade, Starc: Our World Cup selection bloopers

Any disappointing tournament leaves a trail of what-ifs when it comes to selection decisions, and Australia’s failure at the T20 World Cup is no different, writes Mitchell Johnson.

Mitchell Johnson

Kagiso Rabada and Jasprit Bumrah will go head-to-head in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday night.

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Why India are desperate to break World Cup drought

With Australia missing from the T20 finale, who wants it more, India or South Africa? Both suffer the weight of great expectation, writes Justin Langer.

Justin Langer

Afghanistan have ended Australia’s hopes.

CricketCommentsAustralia out as Afghanistan use every trick in nervy win

Afghanistan have used every trick up their sleeve to survive an almighty scare - including a bizarre injury - to eliminate Australia from the T20 World Cup with a tense win over Bangladesh.

Jake Santa Maria

Mitchell Starc’s omission against Afghanistan has come into the spotlight.

CricketCommentsStarc World Cup reality facing Aussies

A selection call that preceded a shock World Cup loss has been defended as Australia face a travel nightmare for a second game in three days and a must-win clash with India.

News Corp Australia

Chris Jordan took four wickets in five balls.

CricketCommentsJordan hat-trick powers England to T20 World Cup semis

Chris Jordan has fired England into the semis of the T20 World Cup back at his old Barbados stamping ground, taking a hat-trick against the United States.

Rory Dollard

Afghanistan beat Australia for the first time.

CricketCommentsHistoric Afghan triumph rocks Aussies’ World Cup hopes

Australia have suffered a shock 21-run loss to Afghanistan that throws their semi-final hopes into jeopardy at the Twenty20 World Cup.

Jasper Bruce

Afghanistan stunned the Aussies.

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Aussies outclassed in stunning upset - and now in trouble

Australia were shocked by Afghanistan to put their World Cup hopes in serious danger - and the underdogs well and truly deserved their victory, writes Jackson Barrett.

Jackson Barrett

Pat Cummins joined the hat-trick club against Bangladesh.

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Three cheers for hat-trick heroes - I just wish I was one

As a bowler, a hat-trick is like a hole in one in golf. You really want at least one so you can brag about it for the rest of your life after your career is over.

Mitchell Johnson

Australia's Glenn Maxwell celebrates after their win in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match against Afghanistan in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

CricketVideoCommentsGlenn Maxwell's knock still causing Afghan nightmares

The last time Glenn Maxwell faced Afghanistan he came up with a batting masterclass for the ages, and it's still hounding Australia's latest World Cup rivals.

Jasper Bruce

Adam Zampa’s control is the best in the world — and it’s vital.

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Zampa’s control is the best in the world — and it’s vital

Australia are facing a spin examination from three Asian sides but Adam Zampa appears the most prepared slow bowler in the tournament and could spearhead a title, writes Jackson Barrett.

Jackson Barrett

Pat Cummins took his first hat-trick for Australia to help take them to a big win.

CricketAussies beat Bangladesh, closing in on Cup's final four

Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins and David Warner were Australia's key men in a rain-affected win over Bangladesh at the Twenty20 World Cup.

Jasper Bruce

Pat Cummins has taken a hat trick against Bangladesh.

CRICKETCommentsRECAP: Aussies win as rain ends Bangladesh clash

Australia have been declared the winners of a rain-affected clash with Bangladesh by 28 runs. Follow along in our live blog.

Samantha Rogers

South African legend Graeme Smith believes the Australians are in the box seat to claim glory at the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean.

CricketComments‘On top of their game’: Legend labels Aussies team to beat

South African legend Graeme Smith believes the Australians are in the box seat to claim glory at the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean.

Aaron Kirby

Shaun Marsh says there is still room for Ashton Agar in Australia’s World Cup campaign.

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SOS has ‘no doubt’ Agar will still impact World Cup

Shaun Marsh believes former teammate Ashton Agar still has a role to play in Australia’s pursuit of a second Twenty20 World Cup title. 

Jackson Barrett

Australia will play Bangladesh, Afghanistan and India in the Super 8s.

CricketCommentsAustralia’s path to T20 glory set as Super 8 rivals revealed

Australia’s path to a historic title unification has been laid bare, with an ODI World Cup final rematch against powerhouse India looming as a pivotal credential examination.

Aaron Kirby

Mitchell Marsh was out cheaply in Australia’s chase of Scotland’s score.

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Australia’s sloppy Scotland win shouldn’t go unaddressed

There was a slip in standards against Scotland that, faced with different opposition, would have been considered a full-blown dropping of the ball, writes Jackson Barrett.

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Travis Head came up big for the Aussies.

CricketCommentsRECAP: Aussies sneak past Scots to keep England alive

Australia did it the hard way, but survived an almighty scare from Scotland to record a narrow win and save England from elimination at the T20 World Cup.

Chris Robinson

Professional cricket is a competitive environment. You push the boundaries and the spirit of the game. It’s very easy for everyone to sit at home and judge players, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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Play to win? Johnson weighs in on World Cup ‘tanking’ debate

Professional cricket is a competitive environment. You push the boundaries and the spirit of the game. It’s very easy for everyone to sit at home and judge players, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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Justin Langer says Australia won't tank.

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Australia tanking against Scotland? You cannot be serious

Anyone who seriously suggests Australia might play below their best against Scotland to ensure England miss out by run rate in this ICC World Cup must have rocks in their heads, writes Justin Langer

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