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.
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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.
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Revealed: Aussie medicos came close to retiring Glenn Maxwell
Josh Hazlewood has revealed that Glenn Maxwell’s World Cup heroics against Afghanistan almost came to an abrupt end at the hands of the Australian medical team, writes DANIEL CHERNY.
Every Aussie rated: Concern grows over World Cup hero’s form
Glenn Maxwell rightly took all the headlines, but a trend throughout the World Cup continued against Afghanistan, the worrying form of one of Australia’s most reliable stars.
How Maxwell made a ‘1 in 500’ chance a reality
It’s been called the greatest ODI innings in history. BEN HORNE breaks down every key stat and record from Glenn Maxwell’s masterclass in Mumbai.
Analysis: Was Glenn Maxwell’s innings the greatest ever?
At 7/91 chasing 292, Australia had a half a per cent chance of beating Afghanistan. Enter Glenn Maxwell with an unbelievable innings that is now our best ever writes DANIEL CHERNY.
The Biggest Show: Maxi’s all-time WC miracle act
Glenn Maxwell has pulled off one of the most remarkable rescue missions in World Cup history, overcoming crippling full-body cramp to plunder a double century and spearhead a record chase.
Soldier accused of shooting Afghan farmer
A former elite Australian soldier accused of a wartime murder will have to grapple with national security concerns before he can see the evidence against him.
Aussie camp rocked by fresh concern
Australia’s World Cup campaign has suffered another blow with a star batter in doubt for the game against Afghanistan.
Smith’s health battle on eve of critical Afghanistan clash
The Aussie side has battled a lack of availability across the World Cup, with Steve Smith the latest batsman to come under a cloud on the eve of Australia’s game against Afghanistan.
CA responds to Afghanistan call after double standard claim
After being called out publicly by an Afghanistan player for a World Cup double standard, Cricket Australia has weighed in.
Fiery clash looms as Aussies lashed for ‘double standard’
With a World Cup semi-final spot on the line, Australia and Afghanistan already have plenty to play for – but Naveen-ul-Haq has poured petrol on the fire of a spicy clash.
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