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Spin In Focus As Australia Face Rare T20I Series Decider Test Against Proteas
T20 World Cup: On Saturday night, Australia will find themselves in rare territory when they face South Africa in a T20I series decider at a sold out Cazaly’s Stadium. While the Proteas were in a similar position just three weeks ago in the T20I tri-series in Zimbabwe, Australia have not played a series deciding match since September 2022, with several series in that period decided before the final game or disrupted by rain.
The clash will also mark first men’s T20I at the venue, thus adding an element of uncertainty for both sides as they fine-tune ahead of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. The venue last hosted international cricket in a 2022 ODI series, when spin proved to be effective — Adam Zampa took 5-35 against New Zealand, while a BBL game at the ground that year saw left-arm spinners Matthew Kuhnemann and West Indies’ Akeal Hosein claim three wickets each.
That history of favouring spinners could tempt both teams into adding extra spin options. Australia are forced into at least one change, with Mitchell Owen ruled out due to concussion. Josh Inglis (flu) and Nathan Ellis (rested) are expected to return, while all-rounder Aaron Hardie could slot in at number seven, thus opening the door for a two-spinner combination alongside Zampa.
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Maxwell Aiming To Fine-tune Powerplay Bowling Skills Ahead Of Next Year’s T20 WC
T20 World Cup: Veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell said he is fine-tuning his bowling in the powerplay, with an aim to take up new ball bowling duties for Australia at next year’s T20 World Cup, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka.
Victory Parade After 2007 T20 WC Beyond Anything I Had Imagined: RP Singh
T20 World Cup: Former India left-arm fast bowler RP Singh shared vivid memories of being in the celebrations following the 2007 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup triumph, saying that the parade which the team undertook after landing in Mumbai was beyond anything he ever imagined.
Aus A Games Perfect Prep Leading Into World Cup: Tahlia McGrath
Cricket World Cup: Australia vice-captain Tahlia McGrath while explaining why she chose not to take part in this year’s The Hundred, said that she believes playing with Australia A in Brisbane against India A this week will be an ideal preparation for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India, starting September 30.
'Rohit Should Be Part Of 2027 ODI World Cup, He Still Has Hunger And Determination': Dinesh Lad
ODI World Cup: Rohit Sharma's childhood coach Dinesh Lad said that the opening batter should play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, scheduled to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October and November 2027.
Play The Situation, Don't Get Bogged By Expectations: Yuvraj Singh Tells Women Cricketers Ahead Of ODI World Cup
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta: Been there, done that, former India star Yuvraj Singh has one advice for the Indian Women's cricket team that is hoping to end their trophy drought in ICC events in the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup starting on September 30.
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ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta: With the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup now just 50 days away, ICC chairman Jay Shah said the upcoming showpiece event is coming at a defining moment for women’s cricket and serves as a great chance to grow the sport further.
It's Close To All Guns Blazing, Says David On Australia’s Plan Of Quick Scoring In T20Is
T20 World Cup: After striking a blistering 83 in Australia’s 17-run win over South Africa in the T20I series opener, big-hitting batter Tim David said the side’s rapid-fire starts in the shortest format is close to their new-found approach of going all guns blazing in lead-up to next year’s T20 World Cup.
It's Been An Amazing Experience So Far, Says Sawyer On NZ Camp In Chennai Ahead Of WC
Chennai Super Kings Academy: Head coach Ben Sawyer, who is overseeing New Zealand women’s camp in Chennai as part of preparation for the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup, said the experience so far of practicing in spin-friendly conditions at the Chennai Super Kings Academy has been an amazing one.
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Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson credited India head coach Gautam Gambhir for backing him to succeed in T20Is, and revealed him saying that he would only be dropped from the team if he registered 21 ducks.
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Suryakumar Yadav Shows Signs Of Asia Cup Availability By Batting During Rehab At CoE
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