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ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Reaches Taj Mahal

With only 50 days remaining for the highly anticipated ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, the prestigious trophy was proudly displayed at the enchanting Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. The gleaming silverware, set to be the ultimate prize when the tournament gets underway from October 5 to November 19, radiated under the sun against the magnificent backdrop of the Taj Mahal—a true Wonder of the World. This recent visit to the Taj Mahal symbolized a harmonious blend of India's rich cultural heritage and the pinnacle of cricket, offering an exquisite spectacle for fans as the tournament's excitement continues to build.

Australia Captain Pat Cummins Eyes Return During ODI Series Against India In September

Recovering from a left wrist injury, Australia captain Pat Cummins on Tuesday said he is eyeing a return to international cricket during his side's three-match ODI series against India in late September, ahead of the World Cup. Cummins, who fractured his wrist during the fifth Ashes Test at the Oval (July 27-31), has been advised rest for six weeks. The pace bowler is set to miss Australia's five-match ODI series against South Africa between September 7 and 17. Australia will play ODIs against India on September 22, 24 and 27.

Dewald Brevis Gets Call-up For South Africa's T20I Series Against Australia

Cricket South Africa on Monday named 18 players for a five-match one-day international series against Australia next month, the team's last outings before the Cricket World Cup in India. But not all the players will be travelling to India for the tournament in October and November. A 15-man World Cup squad will be named on September 5, two days before the first one-day international. Some of the squad will be hoping to impress in three Twenty20 internationals before the one-day series. They include Dewald Brevis, 20, who is set to make his international debut during the T20 series.

"Tried For 15 Years...": Aaron Finch's Honest Confession On Facing Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Aaron Finch, who called time on his international cricket career in February this year, opened up about his problem while facing India's veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Finch was undoubtedly one of the white-ball cricket superstars for Australia. The attacking batter was been a nighmare for many bowlers across the globe for his relentless hitting, but Bhuvneshwar created a reverse impact on him on the ground. It was not the India bowler, who feared bowling to him, but the former Australian batter instead, who was not comfortable while facing the right-arm pacer.

"For First Time In My Career...": Steve Smith Breaks Silence On Post-Ashes Beer Controversy

The 2023 Ashes was undoubtedly one of themost exciting cricketing contests to have been held in recent times. After losing the first two Tests, England proudced a remarkable turnaround to win draw the series 2-2. But, what happened after the conclusion of the series left a bitter taste in the mouths of fans. England and Australian players were to have beers at the Oval but the plan had to be postponed as the host players didn't come out of their dressing room hours.

Watch: Photographer Fails To Recognise Australia World Champion Cricketer Marcus Stoinis In New York. Then This Happens

Marcus Stoinis is one of the most popular Australian cricketer. He was a prominent member of the Australian team that won the 2021 T20 World Cup. So far he has played 60 ODIs and 51 T20Is. Stoinis also plays in the Indian Premier League. Needless to say, that Stoinis is a well-recognised name in the cricket world. However, the same cannot be said about the US it seems. Stoinis was recently spotted vacationing with his girlfriend, Sarah Czaenuch in New York, USA. As they were strolling down a road, a photographer named David Guerrero approached them for a photo.

Steve Smith To Open For Australia Against South Africa In T20 Career First

Steve Smith will open the batting when Australia meet South Africa in an upcoming Twenty20 series, selectors said, putting him in the box seat to do the job alongside David Warner at next year's World Cup. It is a remarkable renaissance for the 34-year-old, who was largely overlooked for Australia's starting XI at last year's failed T20 World Cup campaign. Smith, who usually bats at three or four, relaunched himself as an opener for the Sydney Sixers in a short Big Bash League cameo at the end of last season, smacking two sizzling centuries.

Mitchell Marsh Named Australia's New T20 Captain

All-rounder Mitch Marsh will get the first chance of becoming Aaron Finch's successor as Australia's T20 captain after he was announced as skipper for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa. Finch retired from T20I cricket earlier this year after a successful 76-match stint as captain that was highlighted by guiding Australia to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title in Dubai in 2021 and selectors have taken their time on settling on his replacement. Marsh will be given first crack on winning the top job, with the talented all-rounder named captain for the T20 component of Australia's white-ball tour of South Africa that commences later this month.

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ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Reaches Taj Mahal

Australia Captain Pat Cummins Eyes Return During ODI Series Against India In September

Dewald Brevis Gets Call-up For South Africa's T20I Series Against Australia

"Tried For 15 Years...": Aaron Finch's Honest Confession On Facing Bhuvneshwar Kumar

"For First Time In My Career...": Steve Smith Breaks Silence On Post-Ashes Beer Controversy

Watch: Photographer Fails To Recognise Australia World Champion Cricketer Marcus Stoinis In New York. Then This Happens

Steve Smith To Open For Australia Against South Africa In T20 Career First

Mitchell Marsh Named Australia's New T20 Captain