Sangha, Ellis and Hardie left out of Australia's World Cup squad
Young legspinner Tanveer Sangha has missed out on a place in Australia's provisional 15-man World Cup squad after impressing on his international debut in South Africa.
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Australia Name 15-Member Squad For ODI World Cup. No Place For...
Cricket Australia has announced its ODI World Cup 2023 squad that will be led by Pat Cummin. Senior players like Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, etc. have all been picked but there was no place for Marnus Labuschagne. Even the big-hitting middle-order batter Tim David couldn't find a spot in the roster. In comparison to the 18-member preliminary squad that Australi had earlier announced, all-rounder Aaron Hardie, pacer Nathan Ellis and young spinner Tanveer Sangha were the players to miss out.
Australia's magnificent Marsh seals T20 series win in South Africa
New Australia Twenty20 International captain Mitch Marsh scored a second successive unbeaten half century to lead his side to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over hosts South Africa on Friday and claim an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
South Africa vs Australia, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Australia Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs South Africa
South Africa vs Australia, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first against South Africa in the second T20I of the three-match series on Friday. The match is taking place in Durban. In the first game, young spinner Tanveer Sangha showcased his prowess against South Africa as Australia went 1-0 up at the same venue on Wednesday. His bowling figure of 4 for 31 was the best for a player making his debut for Australia. His spin magic made short work of the hosts South Africa as Australia cruised comfortably towards a thumping 111-run victory. Australia set a massive target of 227 for the hosts with skipper Mitchell Marsh playing a captain's role and powering the visitors to the gigantic total with his unbeaten 92(49)*. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Brevis steps onto international stage: 'I feel the pressure, but I like it'
Dewald Brevis will take a step onto cricket's big stage during Australia's white-ball tour of South Africa, which starts with the first of three Twenty20 internationals at Kingsmead on Wednesday.
'Baby AB' Dewald Brevis Steps Onto International Stage As South Africa Take On Australia
Dewald Brevis will take a step onto cricket's big stage during Australia's white-ball tour of South Africa, which starts with the first of three Twenty20 internationals at Kingsmead on Wednesday. Brevis, 20, was nicknamed 'Baby AB' for the way he modelled his game on that of retired South African star AB de Villiers. He wears the same number 17 on his shirt and has the ability to hit big sixes, particularly in the area between midwicket and long-on. He slammed a South African T20 record score of 162 off 57 balls in a domestic match last October but has yet to have consistent success for franchise teams in four countries.
Australia's Glenn Maxwell Aggravates Injury Month Before World Cup 2023
Australia's star allrounder Glenn Maxwell is in a race against time as he continues to battle with a fresh injury with the ICC ODI World Cup just a month away. Maxwell ended up hurting his ankle during a training session in Durban while training for Australia's T20I series against South Africa on Wednesday and he will now fly home to be alongside his wife as they await the birth of their first child according to the ICC. Maxwell is expected to recover from his ankle injury in due time, but, national selector Tony Dodemaide has made it clear that no risks would be taken with the 34-year-old given his injury history that includes the freak leg injury he picked up at a friend's party late last year.
Australia Announce Preliminary Squad For ODI World Cup, India and South Africa Series
The Australian cricket team becomes the first one to announce its preliminary squad for the forthcoming ODI World Cup in India. Cricket Australia took to Twitter to release the list of 18-member team. The selected players will also take on South Africa and India in the assignments that have been scheduled before the mega event begins.