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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.
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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.
Selection squeeze looms as Aussies close in on semis
Australia has moved to within one win of booking a semi-final spot at the cricket World Cup after victory against England. But with two stars set to return, a selection squeeze is coming.
World Cup Predictor: How SA debacle impacts Australia
Australia’s World Cup hopes got a shot in the arm after they clicked into gear as rivals stumbled, but can they make the semis? DANIEL CHERNY rates the chances of every team.
England World Cup defence in tatters after all-time boilover
Afghanistan came into their game against England on a 14-match losing World Cup streak and pulled off one of the tournament’s biggest upsets ever.
War crime probe given access to BRS docs
The investigator into alleged war crimes is allowed to access restricted documents from Ben Roberts-Smith’s failed defamation trial.
Senator’s final plea: ‘Never look away’
Outgoing NSW senator and foreign minister Marise Payne has used her final speech to the Senate to appeal to the world to ‘never look away’ from injustice.
Judge ‘cherry picked’ BRS evidence
The disgraced Australian soldier has accused a judge of making a mistake and “cherry picking” evidence when he found newspapers proved he was a war criminal.
Lambie’s bombshell call on ADF bosses
Jacqui Lambie has sensationally called for Australian Defence Force leaders to be investigated by the International Criminal Court. Here’s what will happen next.
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