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IPL Auction: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins laugh their way to the bank; fans break the internet

For a short while on Tuesday, Pat Cummins, the victorious captain of Australia's 2023 ODI World Cup team, became the most costliest Indian Premier League player ever, bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 20.50 crore. But soon, the record by broken by his fellow Aussier pacer Mitchell Starc, who took…

The Times of India · Dec 19, 2023

Starc smashes Cummins' IPL record in chaotic auction

Mitchell Starc has become the highest-paid player in the history of the IPL by earning $4,42 million, smashing the record Pat Cummins owned for barely an hour.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

From Starc to Cummins: Top 10 most expensive buys in IPL history

NEW DELHI: In a groundbreaking moment in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc shattered the all-time record to become the most expensive buy in IPL history.

The Times of India · Dec 19, 2023

Australia in another era of Test dominance at home

Since being embarrassed in Hobart in 2016, Australia have not lost a Test at home against any opponent other than India.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

A slain son, a cancer diagnosis: life stories laid bare

The 2024 Australian of the Year nominees have put their souls on display in a poignant new exhibition at the National Museum of Australia.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

2023 was the year of generative AI. What can we expect in 2024?

In 2023, artificial intelligence (AI) truly entered our daily lives. The latest data shows four in five teenagers in the United Kingdom are using generative AI tools. About two-thirds of Australian employees report using generative AI for work.

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2023

Australia to release convicted terrorist from prison under strict conditions

A convicted terrorist whom Australia had wanted to strip of his citizenship and deport will be released into the community under strict conditions

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

IPL Auction 2024: Australia's World Cup stars on radar of IPL franchises

Having proved their class while clinching the 2023 ODI World Cup in India in November, Australia’s famed pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, and explosive opener Travis Head, who smashed a 120-ball 137 in the final against India, are likely to make the mega-bucks when some…

The Times of India · Dec 19, 2023

Cheika quits Pumas, RA not ruling out Wallabies return

Michael Cheika's decision to quit his post with the Pumas has raised the inevitable question as to whether or not he will return as Wallabies coach.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

Rescue Teams Evacuate Flood-Ravaged Australian Town

Rescue teams on Tuesday evacuated a flood-ravaged town in northeastern Australia, racing to airlift hundreds of people to safety before they run out of food and water.

International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023