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ODI World Cup-winning captain Michael Clarke expressed his apprehensions about Australia's prospects, especially against formidable sub-continent teams.

Pat Cummins of Australia makes their way off after being dismissed during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Australia and South Africa at BRSABVE Cricket Stadium on October 12, 2023 in Lucknow, India.

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ODI World Cup-winning Australia captain Michael Clarke brutally slams Pat Cummins' brigade, underlines deep-rooted problem

Marcus Stoinis was left shocked by the third umpire Richard Kettleborough's decision as he told the umpire his hand was off the bat when the ball hit the glove.

Marnus Labuschagne and Marcus Stoinis argue with umpire Joel Wilson (Getty Images)

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'Umpires really didn't know what was going on': Labuschagne unhappy with umpiring standards after Stoinis, Smith's dismissals

World Cup 2023: Australian batters failed to live up to the expectations again as they could not put up a fight against Temba Bavuma-led South Africa.

South Africa players celebrate Steve Smith's wicket (Getty Images)

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AUS vs SA: After Quinton de Kock's ton, Australian batters surrender again as they suffer their biggest defeat in World Cup 

AUS vs SA: The Decision Review System (DRS) left Steve Smith stunned as the umpire's decision was reversed and he was given out lbw in the run chase.

Steve Smith reacts after the decision gets overturned

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Watch: Steve Smith left shell-shocked by ball-tracking technology as he gets out lbw to Kagiso Rabada

South Africa vs Australia: Quinton de Kock got to his second World Cup century in style with a six. De Kock broke a few records during his knock.

Quinton de Kock celebrates his century against Australia (Getty Images)

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Quinton de Kock does what MS Dhoni, Jos Buttler couldn't; breaks Kumar Sangakkara's record with 109 vs Australia

Pat Cummins won the flip of the coin and decided to field first in their ODI World Cup clash against South Africa at the Ekana stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma (left) and Australia captain Pat Cummins in this frame.

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AUS vs SA, ODI World Cup: Pat Cummins makes two big changes against South Africa, know playing XIs of both teams

Marcus Stoinis, an indispensable asset in Australia's limited-overs arsenal, missed out on the inaugural match of the World Cup due to an injury setback.

Glenn Maxwell of Australia and Marcus Stoinis of Australia talk during an Australian ODI squad training session at Wankhede Stadium on March 16, 2023 in Mumbai, India.

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'He'll be good to go': Glenn Maxwell confirms the return of Marcus Stoinis for high-voltage ODI World Cup match against South Africa

AB de Villiers weighs in on South Africa's World Cup prospects, warning against underestimating a determined Australian side. He also believes that Anrich Nortje is very important for his team.

(From L-R) Anrich Nortje; South Africa team celebrate a wicket in the ODI World Cup 2023.

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'Focus has been on the batters, but...': AB de Villiers not confident South Africa can win ODI World Cup without Anrich Nortje

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Former New Zealand Women's head coach Bob Carter is stepping away from his role as New Zealand Cricket's (NZC) high-performance coach after 21 years

Bob Carter has resigned as New Zealand's high-performance coach 

With this his 21-year-long tenure came to a halt

New Zealand's high performance coach Bob Carter in frame

New Zealand's high-performance coach steps down from his position after 21 years amidst Test series against Zimbabwe

New Zealand rode on Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra's centuries to post a mammoth 601/3 on Day 2 of second Test against Zimbabwe

New Zealand piled up 601/3 on Day 2 of second Test against Zimbabwe

Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra cracked centuries for New Zealand 

L-R: New Zealand's Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway in frame

ZIM vs NZ: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra's daddy hundreds help New Zealand pile up mammoth 601/3 on Day 2 of 2nd Test

Stuart Broad hit back at Glenn McGrath's bold Ashes prediction where he said Australia will end up beating England 5-0

Stuart Broad has replied to Glenn McGrath's bold Ashes prediction

The Ashes series between Australia and England is scheduled to start from November 21

Former England's ace pacer Stuart Broad (L) and Australia's bowling great Glenn McGrath in frame

Stuart Broad reacts to Glenn McGrath's explosive '5-0' Ashes prediction, says 'it's August!! At least..'

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Cristiano Ronaldo labeled the Ballon d’Or as ‘fictional’, stating that personal awards mean nothing even though he once named Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Vitinha, and Ousmane Dembele as possible winners.


After being asked who would win the Ballon dOr in 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo describes the awards as being fictitious.

Al-Nassr striker has repeatedly voiced his discontent with Ballon dOr and The Best, saying the competitions have long lost their credibility.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr FC celebrates his goal during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Al Nassr FC and Rio Ave FC at Est?dio Algarve on August 7, 2025 in Faro, Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo questions Ballon d'Or's credibility, says 'that's fictional to me' 

LAFC record signing Son Heung-min admits that it is a massive privilege to play alongside Lionel Messi and one of the most significant reasons the move to MLS appealed to him.


Son Heung-min joined Tottenham from Bayer Leverkusen in August 2015.

The South Korean admitted that Lionel Messi was one of the biggest reasons he preferred the move to MLS.

nter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) looks on during a Leagues Cup soccer match between Inter Miami CF and Atlas at Chase Stadium on July 30, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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