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Travis Head

David Warner

Mitchell Marsh

Steven Smith

Marnus Labuschagne

Josh Inglis (W)

Glenn Maxwell

Mitchell Starc

Pat Cummins (C)

Adam Zampa

Josh Hazlewood

New Zealand

Devon Conway

Will Young

Rachin Ravindra

Daryl Mitchell

Tom Latham (C) (W)

Glenn Phillips

James Neesham

Mitchell Santner

Matt Henry

Lockie Ferguson

Trent Boult

Adam Palmer Zampa

Alex Tyson Carey

Beau Jacob Webster

Benjamin James Dwarshuis

Billy James Stanlake

Brendan James Doggett

Cameron Donald Green

Cooper Patrick Leonard Connolly

Glenn James Maxwell

Jack Edwards

Jake Beath Weatherald

Jhye Avon Richardson

Josh Reginald Hazlewood

Joshua Patrick Inglis

Joshua Ryan Philippe

Liam Alexander Hamilton Scott

Mahli Beardman

Marcus Peter Stoinis

Matthew Paul Kuhnemann

Matthew William Short

Matthew Thomas Renshaw

Michael Gertges Neser

Mitchell Ross Marsh

Mitchell J Owen

Mitchell Aaron Starc

Nathan Trevor Ellis

Nathan Michael Lyon

Oliver John Peake

Patrick James Cummins

Riley Patrick Meredith

Scott Michael Boland

Sean Anthony Abbott

Steven Peter Devereux Smith

Tanveer Singh Sangha

Timothy Hays David

Travis Michael Head

Usman Tariq Khawaja

Xavier Colin Bartlett

Benjamin George Lister

Benjamin Vincent Sears

Bevon-John Jacobs

Blair Marshall Tickner

Cole Edward McConchie

Dane Cleaver

Daryl Joseph Mitchell

Dean Foxcroft

Devon Philip Conway

Finnley Hugh Allen

Glenn Dominic Phillips

Henry Michael Nicholls

Inderbir Singh Sodhi

Jacob Andrew Duffy

James Douglas Sheahan Neesham

Jayden Richard Lennox

Joshua Andrew Clarkson

Kane Stuart Williamson

Katene Dalton Clarke

Kyle Alex Jamieson

Lachlan Hammond Ferguson

Mark Sinclair Chapman

Matthew James Henry

Matthew John Fisher

Mitchell Josef Santner

Muhammad Arslan Abbas

Nathan Gregory Smith

Nicholas Frederick Kelly

Timothy Blake Robinson

Tim Louis Seifert

Thomas Ackland Blundell

Thomas William Maxwell Latham

William Peter O'Rourke

William Alexander Young

Zakary Glen Foulkes

Cricket

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Australia's strategic change for the match against New Zealand involved bringing in Travis Head in place of Cameron Green. Head played a pivotal role, notching up a fantastic century.

Pat Cummins of Australia celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Matt Henry of New Zealand (not pictured) during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 Group Stage Match between Australia and New Zealand at HPCA Stadium on October 28,

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'They're really starting to take shape': Aaron Finch fires warning to other teams after Australia's resurgence

Despite concerns raised by Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott and England captain Jos Buttler about the outfield Dharamsala, Pat Cummins was pleased with his teammates' commitment in the field.

Australia defeated New Zealand by five runs.

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'Not the easiest fielding grounds': Pat Cummins switches focus to Dharamsala outfield after win over New Zealand

Rachin Ravindra notched his second hundred in the ongoing World Cup 2023, however his efforts went in vain as New Zealand lost the match against Australia by five runs.

Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand bats during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 Group Stage Match between Australia and New Zealand at HPCA Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Dharamsala, India. 

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AUS vs NZ: Rachin Ravindra emulates Sachin Tendulkar's robust record after magnificent ton in New Zealand's losing cause

After Rachin Ravindra's dismissal, James Neesham, who was included in the playing XI for this match, played an outstanding knock under tremendous pressure.

Jimmy Neesham of New Zealand is run out by Wicketkeeper Marnus Labuschagne of Australia during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 Group Stage Match between Australia and New Zealand at HPCA Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Dharamsala, India. 

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Australia beat New Zealand in nerve-jangling 'match of the tournament' by 5 runs; Head's century overshadows Ravindra's ton and Neesham's herculean effort

The dominant partnership between Australia's opening pair, David Warner and Travis Head, played a pivotal role in the team reaching the milestone.

Australia's Travis Head (L) and David Warner run between the wickets during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between Australia and New Zealand.

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ODI World Cup: Australia achieve historic feat with three consecutive 350-plus totals in ODIs

Australia achieves their highest ODI World Cup score against New Zealand, with Warner and Head leading the charge. Boult and Phillips shine for the Kiwis with the ball.

Travis Head and David Warner in action for Australia against New Zealand.

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AUS vs NZ: David Warner, Travis Head and tail-enders, help Australia create World Cup history vs New Zealand

Pakistan's coach, Mickey Arthur, discusses the team's performance in the World Cup and urges the PCB to avoid undue criticism after their recent loss to South Africa.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in discussion with head coach Mickey Arthur.

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'They're going to be blaming everybody...': Mickey Arthur urges PCB to end 'witch-hunt' after poor Pakistan lose another game

David Warner surpasses Virat Kohli in ODI World Cup run-scorers list during a match against New Zealand, with Travis Head making a record-breaking debut.

Australian opener David Warner hits a shit during their World Cup clash. (Getty images)

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AUS vs NZ: David Warner moves above Virat Kohli on special World Cup list despite missing out in third straight century

Travis Head joins an elite group by scoring a century in his World Cup debut, marking a significant achievement for Australia in the 2023 edition.

Travis Head celebrates his century against New Zealand in the World Cup 2023.

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AUS vs NZ: Injury returnee Travis Head turns up the heat in Dharamsala with 59-ball ton as New Zealand bowlers left stunned

A thrilling encounter between Pakistan and South Africa in World Cup 2023 ends in heartbreak for Pakistan. Wasim Akram points out tactical error by Babar Azam.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam leads his team off the pitch. (Getty Images)

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'Captaincy was good but I don't understand...' — Wasim Akram points one Babar Azam mistake that cost Pakistan the match

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Sachin Tendulkar explained how things went south for Punjab Kings after dominating the first half of the Indian Premier League 2026

Punjab Kings remained unbeaten through half of the Indian Premier League 2026

Things started going downhill for PBKS at the latter half of the season which ultimately resulted in their ouster

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Ashwin has included the likes of Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill in his star-studded team

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Ashwin announces his best XII of IPL 2026, appoints 26-yr-old as captain

RCB's batting juggernaut Virat Kohli offered a crucial advice to RR's explosive opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after winning the IPL 2026 title

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Mitchell Santner said that he was supposed to be out of action for eight weeks but recovered just in time for the Test series against England.

Mitchell Santner played 4 games for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026.

Santner suffered shoulder injuries during his second IPL season with MI. 

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Pat Cummins has hinted at not playing the IPL 2027 for Sunrisers Hyderabad as he intends to play in The Ashes, Border Gavaskar Trophy and the ODI World Cup next year.

Pat Cummins wants a break next year amid a jam-packed international cricket calendar.

Cummins missed tournaments and bilateral series due to stress in lower back. 

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Pat Cummins non-committal to playing IPL 2027 for SRH, says 'I will make a call 

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World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka's campaign at the ongoing French Open 2026 has come to an end after suffering a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 defeat at the hands of Russia's Diana Shnaider

Russia's Diana Shnaider knocked out World no.1 Aryna Sabalenka from the French Open 2026

Diana Shnaider got the better of Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 7-5, 6-0

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Massive upset at French Open, World no.1 Aryna Sabalenka knocked out by 25th see

BCCI is contemplating to hand India's T20I captaincy rein to Shreyas Iyer as Suryakumar Yadav's stint at the helm is all set to come to a conclusion

Shreyas Iyer is leading the race to become India's next T20I captain

India's current T20I captain hasn't been in best of his form with the bat

India's star batter Shreyas Iyer in this frame. (Getty)

EXCLUSIVE: Shreyas Iyer frontrunner in three-way race to become IND T20I captain

Reports suggest Shreyas Iyer has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain in the near future.

Shreyas Iyer is reportedly the BCCI's preferred candidate to take over India's T20I captaincy from Suryakumar Yadav.

Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma are also in contention, while Sanju Samson is reportedly not a leading candidate.

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Major shake-up Indian team? Shreyas Iyer tipped to take over India's T20I captai

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'They're really starting to take shape': Aaron Finch fires warning to other teams after Australia's resurgence

'Not the easiest fielding grounds': Pat Cummins switches focus to Dharamsala outfield after win over New Zealand

AUS vs NZ: Rachin Ravindra emulates Sachin Tendulkar's robust record after magnificent ton in New Zealand's losing cause