Konstas says he has 鈥榗ome a long way鈥�
Teenage opener Sam Konstas said Saturday he had 鈥榗ome a long way鈥� from his combative debut against India after winning his place back for Australia鈥檚 opening Test against the West Indies.
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Australia drop Labuschagne for first WI Test
Australia on Friday dropped Marnus Labuschagne for the opening match of their three-Test tour of the West Indies after a poor run of form while Steve Smith is out injured.
UK joins others in withdrawing embassy staff from Iran
Britain on Friday withdrew its embassy staff from Iran, following in the footsteps of other European nations as well as Australia and New Zealand amid the conflict with Israel.
From livestream genocide in Gaza to war on Iran
THE Orwellian G7 statement described Israel鈥檚 military attacks on Iran as 鈥榮elf鈥慸efence.鈥� By twisting language to fit political ends, the communiqu茅 normalises aggression and offers diplomatic cover for Israel鈥檚 serial violations of international law. Rather than condemning Israeli dangerous escalation, the G7 resorts to vague calls for 鈥榙e-escalation,鈥� effectively...
Australia to give AUS$2m to support Bangladesh electoral process
Australia will contribute AUS$2 million to support Bangladesh in holding a transparent, inclusive, and peaceful national election.
South Africans welcome home Test champions the Proteas
Several thousand supporters were at the main airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday to welcome home World Test Championship winners South Africa.
10 Bangladeshi cos participate in Global Sourcing Expo in Sydney
Some 10 Bangladeshi companies are participating in the three-day 鈥楪lobal Sourcing Expo Sydney 2025鈥� at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia...
Yunus thanks Australia for resuming visa processing in Dhaka
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus thanked Australia for resuming visa processing operations in Dhaka as newly appointed Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Susan Ryle called on him at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday.
Cummins flags Australia shake-up after WTC defeat as Ashes loom
Australia could shake up their batting after crashing to South Africa in the World Test Championship final, with captain Pat Cummins saying a 鈥榬eset鈥� was needed ahead of three Tests in the West Indies and a home Ashes series.
Cummins says WTC final 'a bridge too far' for beaten Australia
Australia captain Pat Cummins said his side had been faced with a 鈥榖ridge too far鈥� after losing the World Test Championship final to South Africa at Lord's on Saturday.
Markram leads South Africa to 'special' WTC title
Aiden Markram's magnificent century was the cornerstone of South Africa's five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Saturday as the Proteas ended decades of cricket heartbreak by at last winning a major global title.
Cummins rips through South Africa batting in WTC final
Australia captain Pat Cummins produced a sensational spell of four wickets for just one run as the title-holders seized control of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's on Thursday.
Bavuma, Bedingham lead South Africa rally in WTC final against Australia
Temba Bavuma and David Bedingham revived South Africa in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's on Thursday following a top-order collapse on the opening day.
Starc strikes as Australia fight back in WTC final
Mitchell Starc led Australia's recovery as the defending champions fought back with the ball against South Africa on the first day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Wednesday.
Popovic tells Australia to do 鈥榮omething special鈥� at WC
Coach Tony Popovic said Australia want to do 鈥榮omething special鈥� and hailed the character of his side after they qualified for a sixth successive World Cup...
Austria mourns school shooting victims with minute鈥檚 silence
Grieving Austrians on Wednesday held tearful memorials and marked a moment of silence to mourn the 10 people shot dead at a school the prior day by a former pupil, an unprecented attack in the Alpine nation...
Rabada stars as Australia bundled out for 212 in WTC final
Kagiso Rabada took five wickets as South Africa dismissed Australia for 212 after tea on Wednesday's opening day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's.
Australia reach World Cup as Palestinian dreams ended
Australia qualified for next year's World Cup in North America while Oman ended Palestine's hopes of a first appearance at the finals with a last-gasp draw on Tuesday.
UK, four nations sanction two far-right Israeli ministers
The UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway announced sanctions against two Israeli ministers on Tuesday for 鈥榬epeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities鈥�, they said in a joint statement.
South Africa gamble on Mulder at number three in WTC final against Australia
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma admitted all-rounder Wiaan Mulder lacks experience at the top of the batting order after picking him to bat at number three against Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.
Labuschagne to open for Australia in WTC final
Marnus Labuschagne will open for Australia in the World Test Championship final against South Africa, captain Pat Cummins announced Tuesday.
Three key battles in World Test Championship final
Reigning champions Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord's, starting on Wednesday. Below AFP Sport looks at three key contests that could determine the course of the showpiece game:
Shooter kills 9 at Austrian school
An attack on a school in southeastern Austria reportedly by a former student has left several people dead, police said Tuesday, in a rare case of deadly gun violence in a European school...
'Flawed' Test Championship reveals world cricket's underlying problems
Reigning champions Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord's starting Wednesday amid a chorus of criticism over the competition's format.
Maxwell calls time on ODIs
Explosive Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell called time on his one-day international career Monday, but will continue in Twenty20 cricket with his eye on next year's World Cup.
41 Australian MPs write to Yunus for clear election road map
Forty-one Australian senators and members of parliament in a letter to Bangladesh interim government chief Professor Muhammad Yunus have called for an urgent announcement of a clear and specific electoral roadmap.
Flood victims confront damage after record deluge in eastern Australia
Flood victims confronted damage from a record deluge in eastern Australia on Friday, returning to find their homes caked in silt, cars half submerged and streets littered with debris.
Floods strand over 50,000 in eastern Australia
Record floods stranded more than 50,000 people in eastern Australia on Thursday, killing three as a muddy tide swept through towns and swollen rivers cut off roads.
AUST holds 12th convocation
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology organised its 12th convocation on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal, Dhaka...
Australia鈥檚 conservative picks Ley as first woman leader
Australia鈥檚 conservative opposition picked Sussan Ley as its first woman leader on Tuesday, charting a fresh course after a humiliating election loss partly blamed on hardline Trump-esque policies.
