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David Warner

Mitchell Marsh

Steven Smith

Marnus Labuschagne

Josh Inglis (W)

Glenn Maxwell

Marcus Stoinis

Pat Cummins (C)

Mitchell Starc

Adam Zampa

Josh Hazlewood

South Africa

Quinton de Kock (W)

Temba Bavuma (C)

Rassie van der Dussen

Aiden Markram

Heinrich Klaasen

David Miller

Marco Jansen

Keshav Maharaj

Kagiso Rabada

Lungi Ngidi

Tabraiz Shamsi

Adam Palmer Zampa

Alex Tyson Carey

Beau Jacob Webster

Benjamin James Dwarshuis

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

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

Patrick James Cummins

Scott Michael Boland

Sean Anthony Abbott

Steven Peter Devereux Smith

Timothy Hays David

Travis Michael Head

Usman Tariq Khawaja

Xavier Colin Bartlett

Aiden Kyle Markram

Andile Simelane

Anrich Arno Nortje

Connor Esterhuizen

Corbin Bosch

David Andrew Miller

Dewald Brevis

Dian Forrester

Donovan Ferreira

George Fredrik Linde

Gerald William Coetzee

Jason Franswyn Smith

Jordan Hermann

Keshav Athmanand Maharaj

Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka

Kyle Verreynne

Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius

Lungisani True-man Ngidi

Lubabalo Lutho Sipamla

Matthew Paul Breetzke

Nandre Burger

Nqobani Mokoena

Ottneil Emile Graham Baartman

Prenelan Subrayen

Quinton de Kock

Reeza Raphael Hendricks

Rubin Andrew Hermann

Ryan David Rickelton

Senuran Muthusamy

Simon Ross Harmer

Temba Bavuma

Tony de Zorzi

Tristan Stubbs

Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

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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India batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their Test retirements on May 7 and 12, respectively, after the team's dismal show in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2025-26.

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Suryakumar Yadav was appointed Rohit Sharma's sucessor to lead India in T20Is after the T20 World Cup 2024 title triumph. 

Suryakumar Yadav-led India won the T20 World Cup 2026. 

India defeated New Zealand in the final to clinch the title. 

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Massive blow for KKR, CT 2025-winning star likely to miss most of IPL 2026

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A key Manchester City player is reportedly preparing for a major career move after contract talks stall, raising questions about his long-term future at the club.

Contract negotiations break down between Manchester City and one of their key midfield stars.

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Manchester City player prepares for new chapter after key career decision

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Tennis legend faces a significant rankings decline as their prolonged absence from the WTA Tour continues to raise questions about the future.

Victoria Azarenka drops to her lowest ranking in years amid extended time away from competition.

Ongoing absence fuels uncertainty surrounding her potential return to the tour.

This tennis icon slips to career-low ranking amid prolonged absence from the court

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

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

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