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Marco Jansen Destroys Australian Top Order To Clinch Series For South Africa

Left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen dismissed the first five Australian batsmen to clinch a come-from-behind series win for South Africa in the fifth one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. Jansen took five for 39 as Australia were bowled out for 193 in reply to South Africa's 315 for nine. South African captain Temba Bavuma said the character of the team had shone through after they lost the first two matches of the series, which boded well for the World Cup in India next month. "There is a lot of confidence we can take, in that we had our backs against the wall and we showed we have ways of getting on top of the game. We will go to India in probably the best state we can be."

Cummins, Smith and Starc return to Australia squad for India ODI series

Australia's Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell will return to the one-day international squad for the three-match series in India after recovering from injury, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.

Cricket Australia makes neck guards mandatory against pace bowlers

Australian batters will have to wear neck protectors on their helmets when facing fast or medium-pace bowlers for the 2023/24 season, Cricket Australia announced on Thursday.

CA's Mandatory Neck Guard Rule Could Force Steve Smith And David Warner To Fall In Line

Veteran batters Steven Smith and David Warner could be forced to wear neck guards as Cricket Australia has made it mandatory for international and domestic players to do so from October 1. Under the new playing conditions for 2023-24, every Australian player on international and domestic cricket will be required to wear neck protectors fixed or fitted to the rear of helmets when facing fast or medium pace bowling in all CA-sanctioned competitions, according to cricket.com.au.

Warner, Labuschagne tons as Australia crush South Africa

Swashbuckling centuries from David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne led Australia to a crushing 123-run win over South Africa in the second one-day international in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Concussion Sub Labuschagne Steers Australia To Victory Over Proteas

Concussion substitute Marnus Labuschagne played a match-winning innings for Australia to trump an unbeaten century by South African captain Temba Bavuma in the first one-day international at the Mangaung Oval on Thursday. Bavuma carried his bat for an unbeaten 114 to enable South Africa to score 222 all out. It seemed more than enough as Australia, batting with ultra-aggressive intent, crashed to 113 for seven in the 17th over. But Labuschagne, batting at number eight after replacing Cameron Green, restored calmness to the Australian innings, making 80 not out.

Watch: Australia Great Glenn McGrath Nearly Attacked By Python, This Happens Next

The bugle of the Cricket World Cup 2023 has been sounded. The competing teams have announced their squad for the October 5-19 mega event in India. Australia legend Glenn McGrath must know what it's to be like to be a world champion. Glenn McGrath was a member of the Australian team that won three consecutive World Cup trophies - the 1999 Cricket World Cup, the 2003 Cricket World Cup, and the 2007 Cricket World Cup. While his pedigree on the cricket field is exemplary, he has other expertise too. In a recent video, posted by Glenn MacGrath, he could be seen dealing with a python at his home.

Labuschagne gives selectors something to ponder

Marnus Labuschagne admitted he deserved to be dropped from Australia’s one-day squad for next month’s World Cup in India but could yet work his way back in after a match-winning performance against South Africa on Thursday.

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Marco Jansen Destroys Australian Top Order To Clinch Series For South Africa

Cummins, Smith and Starc return to Australia squad for India ODI series

Cricket Australia makes neck guards mandatory against pace bowlers

CA's Mandatory Neck Guard Rule Could Force Steve Smith And David Warner To Fall In Line

Warner, Labuschagne tons as Australia crush South Africa

Concussion Sub Labuschagne Steers Australia To Victory Over Proteas

Watch: Australia Great Glenn McGrath Nearly Attacked By Python, This Happens Next

Labuschagne gives selectors something to ponder