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“Goodbye Destanee”: Samoan-Australian star quits tennis, criticises sport’s ‘toxic’ culture

The most forceful passages of her retirement message were directed at members of the tennis community, online trolls and gamblers who she said subjected her to abuse and threats.

Ishan Kishan’s blazing 77 powers India to emphatic 61-run win over Pakistan in T20 World Cup

“The wicket was not that easy. Sometimes, you have to believe and focus on your strengths. I was watching the ball, sticking to my strengths and running as much as possible”

Curtain Raiser: India vs Pakistan set for high-stakes showdown in Colombo

The match will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium (RPS) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The ground is a renowned spin haven, and pace-off bowls have been used as weapons by bowlers in all matches played here this World Cup.

Pakistan hockey team humiliated and stranded on Canberra streets as accommodation failure sparks outrage

“The players had little choice but to wait outside until accommodation was arranged. Some local Pakistanis in Canberra helped them eventually”

Zimbabwe stuns Australia in ICC T20 World Cup

Playing at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Zimbabwe delivered one of the tournament’s biggest upsets so far.

IndianCare to host Desi Women Sports Fest in Footscray ahead of International Women’s Day

Women aged 18 and above will take part in the main sports and games, while children, partners and parents will be encouraged to attend as supporters, with a dedicated kids’ zone

India crush Namibia by 93 runs as Kishan, Hardik and Varun deliver World Cup masterclass

Despite losing wickets in the middle overs, Hardik steadied the innings and accelerated towards the finish, completing his fifty in 27 balls.

“Nice start, everyone played well”: Travis Head leads Australia to commanding T20 World Cup win over Ireland

Australia are also set to receive a major boost with veteran batter Steve Smith expected to join the squad during the tournament.

India clinch record sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title

India’s Under‑19 cricket team has once again demonstrated its dominance on the global stage by winning the ICC Under‑19 Men’s Cricket World Cup. This...

Game On: A T20 World Cup Guide for Cricket Fans

No team has won back-to-back World Cups, and no host nation has ever been crowned champions as well, which gives the Men in Blue a chance to create history.

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‘There is no back-door pathway’: New Zealand defends India FTA amid migration and exploitation concerns

The government says the visas will be capped at 5,000 at any one time and targeted at critical skill shortages in sectors such as healthcare, education, engineering and information technology.

11 Indian nationals deported from Australia over criminal offences, drug, fraud, visa breaches and non-cooperation

Australian authorities reportedly decided to use a dedicated charter flight because some of the detainees were considered “non-compliant and disruptive”, making it difficult and unsafe

Australia’s quantum sector backed as next major multi-trillion-dollar economic growth engine

Quantum Australia chief executive Petra Andrén said the sector had moved beyond pure research.
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