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ICC U-19 World Cup Final: Everything working for them, red-hot India take on England

Gunning for their fifth title after crushing Australia by 96 runs in the semifinal, a buoyant India — even more fired up after a pep talk by Virat Kohli — face England, who, after beating Afghanistan by 15 runs in the first semifinal are aiming for their first crown in 24 years, in the final of the 2022 Under-19 World Cup at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday. While the head coach is former India all-rounder Hrishikesh Kanitkar, the Under-19 team is also being guided by batting legend VVS Laxman, who is there in the West Indies as the head of the National Cricket Academy.

Justin Langer’s time as Australia’s coach is over. Here’s a look back at his time in the top job

Justin Langer’s tenure as coach of Australia’s men’s cricket team has come to an end, following months of speculation.

How the Chinese alphabet helped team Australia at the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 opening ceremony

The Chinese alphabet has proved a blessing for Australia’s athletes in the sub-zero Beijing weather with the team making a late entrance into Beijing’s Birds Nest stadium for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Winter Olympics 2022 - Sweden beat Switzerland in mixed doubles curling, Norway see off Australia

Sweden beat Switzerland 6-1 whilst Norway recorded an entertaining 10-4 victory against Australia in the seventh mixed doubles curling session at the National Aquatics Centre. Oskar Eriksson and Almida de Val eased past Swiss pair Martin Rios and Jenny Perret, meaning Sweden climb to second in the table and overtake Team GB in the process. Australia are still seeking their first win and remain rock bottom after an unsuccessful comeback attempt, whilst Norway remain eighth and still within a medal shot after their convincing victory.

Langer turns down short-term extension, resigns as Australia coach

ADELAIDE : Justin Langer resigned as coach of Australia on Saturday, just weeks after leading the side to a 4-0 Ashes series win over England, with Cricket Australia saying he had declined a short-term extension to his contract.

Matter Of Time Before Babar Azam Becomes No.1 Ranked Test Batter: Ricky Ponting

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has said that Babar Azam will soon become the number one ranked Test batter in the world as he has all the desired qualities. Pakistan will next lock horns against Australia in a three-match Test series, beginning March 4 in Rawalpindi. Babar Azam had won the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year Award in January, beating off competition from Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, South Africa batter Janneman Malan and Ireland opener Paul Stirling.

U-19 World Cup: Australia claim third spot after beating Afghanistan

Nivethan Radhakrishnan fired Australia to third place in the ICC Under 19 Men's Cricket World Cup with a two-wicket win over Afghanistan. The ambidextrous all-rounder took three for 31 to limit Afghanistan to 201 all out batting first, before notching a half-century in the chase. Australia were made to sweat but eventually snuck home with five balls to spare.

Justin Langer steps down as Australia coach

cricket coach Justin Langer announced his surprise resignation Saturday, just weeks after trouncing archrivals England in a lopsided Ashes series and months after winning the T20 World Cup. The 51-year-old walked away from the top management job in Australian sports after a sometimes difficult relationship with players and acrimonious talks with governing body Cricket Australia. Board members held lengthy discussions about Langer's future into Friday night, but appeared to have failed to reach an agreement on a new deal with the former Test batsman. The coach is said to have bristled at being asked to effectively reapply for his job and being offered a short-term contract, despite a stellar record that culminated in a 4-0 Ashes victory and Australia being ranked the world's number one Test team.

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ICC U-19 World Cup Final: Everything working for them, red-hot India take on England

Justin Langer’s time as Australia’s coach is over. Here’s a look back at his time in the top job

How the Chinese alphabet helped team Australia at the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 opening ceremony

Winter Olympics 2022 - Sweden beat Switzerland in mixed doubles curling, Norway see off Australia

Langer turns down short-term extension, resigns as Australia coach

Matter Of Time Before Babar Azam Becomes No.1 Ranked Test Batter: Ricky Ponting

U-19 World Cup: Australia claim third spot after beating Afghanistan

Justin Langer steps down as Australia coach