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ICC ODI World Cup: NZ or PAK or AFG - Which team India are most likely to face in semis

NEW DELHI: Riding on a 'big show' from Glenn Maxwell, Australia on Tuesday booked their berth in the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup. Australia assured themselves a top three finish with the win and a semi-final date with South Africa.

The Times of India

'Freak': Virat Kohli's unique reaction to Glenn Maxwell's heroics

NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell took the World Cup by a storm with his blazing double hundred that brought Australia back from the dead to book a place in the semi-finals with a thrilling win over Afghanistan in Mumbai on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Don't count Afghanistan out yet, says coach Trott

Despite 3-wicket loss to Australia, Jonathan Trott believes Afghanistan can still reach semis, citing past successes. Maxwell's 201* snatched victory, but Trott says Afghans should have had him out earlier. Afghans have won 4 of 8 matches, more than in previous WCs.

The Hindu

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Indefinite immigration detention ruled unlawful in landmark Australian high court decision

Decision overturns 20-year-old precedent and could trigger immediate release of 92 people, with detention of 340 others also in doubt

The Guardian - AU

Glenn Maxwell 'back to dad duties' after blazing double hundred

NEW DELHI: Despite battling severe cramps, star allrounder Glenn Maxwell smashed an astonishing double century as Australia secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Afghanistan at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. Maxwell's incredible unbeaten innings of 201 from 128 balls propelled the five-time champions Australia into the semi-finals.

The Times of India

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Former climate minister Greg Combet on Australia's mission to reach net-zero

As climate minister in the former Labor government, Greg Combet has endured the rigours of the “climate wars”. He oversaw the highly contentious move to put a price on carbon, which ultimately came to grief under the Abbott government.

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Cricket world reacts to Glenn Maxwell’s double century heroics: ‘Un-freakin-believable’

Star Australian batter strikes 10 sixes and 21 fours in incredible knock of 201 off 128 balls

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Afternoon Update: Optus outage causes nationwide frustration; ketamine use hits record peak; and global wine production falls

Optus is gradually restoring services after a nationwide outage, but the cause remains unclear

The Guardian - AU

Life expectancy dropped in Australia during COVID

The life expectancy of Australians dipped during the COVID-19 pandemic, but statisticians say it's nothing to worry about.

AAP

Australian family flees Gaza war-zone to safety

An Australian family of three has fled the violence-stricken Gaza Strip through the Rafah border into Egypt, but another 76 Australians remain in the war-zone.

AAP

Still base, arm swing, golf: Experts decode Glenn Maxwell's power hitting

NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell took Australia to the ICC World Cup semi-finals literally on one leg, as the six he whipped to signal his double century as well as Australia's victory exemplified how he maneuvered his injured state to produce one of the most sensational knocks in ODI cricket, especially…

The Times of India

TV deal next as Socceroos, Matildas seal pay boost

Football Australia is bullish about its prospects of cashing in on the Socceroos and Matildas' success when TV rights go to market.

AAP

'It's a bitter pill to swallow': Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott after Australia snatch victory

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's coach, Jonathan Trott, described Glenn Maxwell's phenomenal double century as a "bitter pill to swallow" as Australia executed a remarkable comeback to deny Afghanistan a significant World Cup victory.

The Times of India

Glenn Maxwell: Only batter to hit a double century in list of top 10 knocks in successful run-chases in ODIs

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan could not have imagined losing the game after reducing five-time champions Australia to 91/7 after putting up a challening 291/5 on the board, but Glenn Maxwell had other ideas.

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Cricket World Cup points table: Why are India above South Africa and Australia

India are the only unbeaten side in this World Cup’s group stage

AAP

Maxwell considered retiring hurt in all-time great show

Glenn Maxwell has revealed he discussed retiring hurt from cramp during his incredible unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan, before fighting on to win the game.

The Times of India

'The greatest ODI innings': Captain Cummins lauds Maxwell's extraordinary double century

NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten innings of 201 has been hailed as "the greatest ODI innings" by Australia's captain, Pat Cummins, as it secured a sensational World Cup victory against Afghanistan on Tuesday.

AAP

Maritime revitalisation needed for shipping and defence

Australia's shipping and maritime industries require a complete revitalisation to meet the nation's needs as the government prepares to implement a new fleet.

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The Conversation

Kandinsky at the Art Gallery of New South Wales: a precious gem of a show celebrating the transformative power of art

Vasily Kandinsky (1866-1944) was a pioneer of abstract art. His work and theories on art profoundly influenced the School of Paris, the American Abstract Expressionists, as well as the expressionist painters working in Australia.

The Times of India

'It was great fun': Glenn Maxwell on his sensational World Cup double century

NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell's sensational double century in the match against Afghanistan at the World Cup has set the cricketing world abuzz, with several prominent figures in the sport declaring it the greatest One Day International (ODI) innings of all time.

AAP

Tendulkar leads praise of Maxwell's Mumbai masterpiece

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has been among those to label Glenn Maxwell's World Cup double-century against Afghanistan the greatest ODI innings ever.

The Times of India

AUS vs AFG: Glenn Maxwell single-handedly snatches game away from Afghanistan

MUMBAI: Never count out Australia. They seldom throw in the towel and always find someone to dig them out of trouble. On Tuesday, it was Glenn Maxwell’s turn.

The Guardian - AU

Robelinda2: the lamentable demise of a much-loved YouTube cricket channel

The cultural institution run by Australian Rob Moody has been pulled; with it goes public access to a swathe of cricket history

The Conversation

26 years ago, Howard chose fossil fuels over the Pacific. What will Albanese choose?

Hot on the heels of trips to Washington and Beijing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is now in the Cook Islands for the Pacific Island Forum. There, he will aim to strengthen relations with Pacific countries and reaffirm Australia’s place as a security partner of choice.

AAP

Hydrogen-powered 'flying car' to be used in emergencies

An Australian company developing a hydrogen-fuelled aircraft capable of flying for up to 1000km has received a $5.4 million boost.

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