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ICC Women's World Cup 2022: Australia's Alyssa Healy named 'Player of the Tournament'

CHRISTCHURCH: Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy was named 'Player of the Tournament' by the ICC following her team's 71-run over England in the Women's World Cup final here on Sunday.

The Times of India · Apr 3, 2022

Women's World Cup final, Australia vs England: Riding on Alyssa Healy special, Australia annex record-extending seventh title

CHRISTCHURCH: Australia bossed their way to a record-extending seventh Women's World Cup title with a crushing 71-run win over traditional rivals England, stamping their undisputed dominance in the tournament after a breathtaking hundred from Alyssa Healy in the final here on Sunday.

The Times of India · Apr 3, 2022

Australia power to Women’s Cricket World Cup final win over England

Alyssa Healy hit a record-breaking 170 as Australia set a target of 357 runs, with England falling well short despite Nat Sciver’s heroics

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2022

Bleaching at Ningaloo Reef puts scientists on high alert, as they test coral DNA for heat resistance

Top marine scientists say Western Australia's World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef is at further risk of coral bleaching, with signs of heat stress on the northern fringes, as unusually hot water moves from Indonesia down the WA coast.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2022

Tour Down Under to return to South Australia in 2023 after COVID hiatus

The event — which normally opens the world cycling tour — was replaced by a domestic cycling festival for the past two years.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2022

Australia beat England by 71 runs to win women’s cricket world cup

England were bowled out for 285 after being set 357 for victory at Hagley Oval

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2022

Busy year on several fronts for McDermott

In her first competition in six months, high jumper Nicola McDermott was straight back on the winners' list at the Australian championships.

AAP · Apr 3, 2022

Matt McKay in Celtic confession as 'gutted' Rangers man admits he knew Ange Postecoglou turnaround was coming

McKay admits he didn't expect the Australian to impress so quickly at Parkhead after his arrival last summer.

Daily Record · Apr 3, 2022

ICC Women's World Cup 2022 Final, Australia vs England: Alyssa Healy's blazing ton powers Australia to 356/5

CHRISTCHURCH: Conjuring up the innings of her life, Alyssa Healy put England attack to sword with a breathtaking 170 that powered Australia to a massive 356 for five in the Women's Cup final here on Sunday.

The Times of India · Apr 3, 2022

Republicans urge 5-year term for president

Australia's republic movement wants to see a five-year term president to serve alongside the prime minister in a series of proposed constitutional reforms.

AAP · Apr 3, 2022