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Mandhana, Bhatia rise in Women ODI rankings, Mithali slips

Star opener Mandhana, who played modest knocks of 35, 10 and 30 in India's previous three matches in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup, climbed up one place to enter the top 10 with a rating of 663.

The Hindu · Mar 23, 2022

Finishing Top the Target for Saudi Arabia Coach Renard

Saudi Arabia can secure qualification for the World Cup finals with victory over China on Thursday but coach Herve Renard says they will not be satisfied unless they finish the preliminaries top of the group. Renard's side lead Group B by a point from Japan, with Australia three points further…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 23, 2022

Ash Barty redefined what sporting success looks like – as quality, not quantity

By retiring at 25, as world No 1 and with three grand slam titles to her name, the Australian has been refreshingly true to herself

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2022

‘What a bloody legend’: praise for Ash Barty as a champion on and off tennis court

Former players, including Evonne Goolagong Cawley, join fans from Australia and around the globe in paying tribute to world No 1 after decision to leave game

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2022

Ash Barty retires not just as a great of tennis, but as a much-loved Australian personality

Ash Barty wasn't just a great tennis player. Through humility and larrikinism, the proud Ngarigo woman won the hearts of the nation, writes Kate O'Halloran.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2022

Justice Reform Initiative wants prison reform to support vulnerable community members

The Justice Reform Initiative wants more money spent on helping vulnerable people with issues such as employment, mental health and housing and less for locking those same people up.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2022

Ashleigh Barty retires: World number one makes shock decision to leave tennis aged 25

Ashleigh Barty has stunned the world of tennis by announcing her retirement from tennis at the age of 25, just two months after her third Grand Slam success at the Australian Open

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2022

Shock call puts Barty in esteemed company

Perhaps only three Australian sportspeople can truly relate to Ash Barty's startling retirement from tennis.

AAP · Mar 23, 2022

Aust north open to attack: US Admiral

US Indo-Pacific commander Adml John Aquilino says Australia's north is under threat amid the most concerning security challenge in the region in recent years.

AAP · Mar 23, 2022

Australia blows Pakistan away, takes valuable 134-run lead into day four of third Test in Lahore

A brutal spell of reverse swing bowling from Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins has put Australia in a commanding position after day three of the final Test against Pakistan.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2022