Veteran’s touching tribute to Aussie heroes
Afghanistan veteran Sean Halfpenny, who discovered painting during his recovery from PTSD, will pay tribute to two local heroes in a major artwork.
Afghanistan
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Australia backs Afghanistan double standard in face of global anger
Cricket Australia has doubled down on its controversial policy to play Afghanistan in global tournaments in the face of mounting opposition in England and South Africa to the Taliban’s treatment of women.
Aussie ex-hostage dies in Afghanistan
An Australian academic and ex-Taliban hostage has died in Afghanistan after battling cancer “for a long time”.
CA fobbs off accusations of virtue signalling over Afghanistan
Incoming CA boss Todd Greenberg has already been forced on the back foot by a former ICC chair unloading on Australia’s decision to boycott playing Afghanistan, but chair Mike Baird has backed the boycott.
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Exiled members of a national women’s cricket team have issued a heartfelt plea to the sport’s governing body for support.
How Starc helped South Africa snap World Cup curse
South Africa demolished Afghanistan to reach the T20 World Cup final, and a leading Australian seamer may have helped them overcome Afghanistan, writes BEN HORNE.
Anthem bans and visa battles: Reality of Afghanistan fairytale
With no guarantee on visas, no music to be played and the boycotting of the nation, Afghanistan reveal the extent of their challenges faced to make it to the T20 World Cup.
World Cup player ratings: Who fired, who flopped?
Afghanistan have officially ended Australia’s T20 world Cup campaign. Who failed to fire and who can hold their head up after Australia missed the opportunity to take the ICC triple crown.
Fake injury: Aussies exit World Cup after Afghans’ dramatic win
Australia is heading home from the T20 World Cup elimination after a heavy loss to India and Afghanistan’s thrilling win over Bangladesh, despite some significant controversy. BEN HORNE reports.
Starc 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.
How mind-bending schedule stitched up Aussies, pampered India
Andrew McDonald insists Australia won’t blame a brutal schedule if they are knocked out, but the run-around they have copped in comparison to rivals like India and England is farcical, writes BEN HORNE.
‘So much love’: Emotional Khan urges Aussies to reconsider ban
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan is calling for Australia officials to change their mind about playing bilateral matches, says the refusal only punishes the cricket nation.
The Starc decision that could cost Australia a World Cup semi final
After a stunning loss highlighted by the omission of Mitchell Starc, Australia now faces a do-or-die battle with India, and even if they produce a win, they will be relying on a net-run rate to progress to the semis.
How Cummins’ historic hat trick creates a headache for selectors
Pat Cummins’ brilliant T20 World Cup hat-trick wrote his name into the record books, but it’s placed enormous pressure on selectors as Australia weighs up its team for Afghanistan.
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