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Twitter Trends Natarajan As Youngster Makes ODI Debut
By trending 'Nattu' on Twitter, fans are celebrating the debut of T Natarajan in international cricket. Natarajan, who created a buzz with his yorkers during the 2020 IPL, debuted for team India in third ODI against Australia. Although he gained a spot at the Indian contingent, he has been selected as a net bowler. Soon, Natarajan earned his jersey for the T20 squad as a replacement.… read-more
Tags: T Natarajan, Indian Cricketer, Australia, Sports news
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Hardik's Knock Brings India Victory In Final ODI Vs Australia
As a consolatory victory, India has defeated Australia by 13 runs in the final ODI at Canberra's Manuka Oval. Batting first, the men-in-blue have put a below-par total of 302 losing 5 wickets. Though the Aussies had neared the target, fall of wickets at regular interval have cost them the game. Hardik Pandya has been adjudged Man of Match and Steve Smith has been selected the Man of the series.
Tags: India, Australia, Hardik Pandya, ODI series, Cricket
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Australia To Collaborate With US For Developing Hypersonic Missile Project
Australia will soon collaborate with the US to jointly develop hypersonic cruise missiles, informed the Australian Defence Minister Linda Reynolds on December 1. The decision came as Australia eyes to strengthen its military focus from the Pacific to the Indo-Pacific region. Not revealing the project cost and completion, Australia has claimed to have allotted A$9.3 billion for high-speed, long-range missile systems including hypersonic to… read-more
Tags: U.S.A, Australia, Hypersonic Missile, China, Russia, Indo-Pacific, Military
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Yuzvendra Chahal Becomes Highest Run-giver Indian Spinner
By conceding 89 runs in his 10 overs, Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal set an unwanted record during the first ODI match of the ongoing series against Australia. The bowler became India's highest run-giver spinner in an one-day international match. India is currently playing a three-match ODI series against Australia with the first ODI played at the Sydney Cricket Ground on November 27. Bhuvneshwar is the most expensive ODI Indian bowler.
Tags: Cricket, Australia, Indian Cricketer, sports
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10 Australian Special Forces Soldiers To Be Dismissed For Illegal Killings
The Australian Defence Department has issued a termination notice to 10 soldiers from special forces after it found valid evidence against them for illegal killings in Afghanistan. An independent report found evidence against 19 Australian soldiers who allegedly killed 39 unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners. Moreover, they have been asked to respond in 10 days. Reportedly, Australia sent it troops to co-shoulder US-led forces in fighting… read-more
Tags: Australia, Afghanistan, Taliban, Special Forces, soldiers, Army, Insurgency, Terrorism
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22% Decline In Habitat Of 'Near Threatened' Platypus In Past 30 Years
A research team from the University of New South Wales has indicated that the habitat of rare Australian Platypus has reduced by 22% since 1990. Moreover, New South Wales, has registered a 32% decline in platypus observations in 30 years. Well-known for its duck-like bill, Australian Platypus is categorized as 'near threatened' species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Drought has been cited as the major threat to the egg… read-more
Tags: Australia, People for Animal Welfare Services, Wildlife
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Thor 4 Hints Cast Akin To 'The Avengers'; Fans Get Excited
Director Taika Waititi's new project Thor: Love and Thunder is gaining wide attention after news of an Avengers-level cast got circulated among fans. Involvement of Chris Pratt, along with a most likely appearance of Vin Diesel and Christian Bale, is making the fans excited for "an Avengers 5 feel" in the upcoming MCU installment. The movie, marking Natalie Portman's MCU return, will commence shoot in Australia in January 2021.
Tags: Marvel, Taika Waititi, Natalie Portman, Australia
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Australia Ousts India From Top After ICC Draws New Rules For Test Championship
To address the COVID-led confusions in the ranking of World Test Championship, ICC's Cricket Committee has come up with a new rule. Under this, the teams will be ranked based on their percentage of wins and the number of games played. Besides, matches called-off during the pandemic will be considered as a draw. As per the new standings, Australia tops the chart followed by India, England and New Zealand.
Tags: Cricket, Australia, India, ICC
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Mohammed Siraj To Remain In Australia, Unable To Attend Father's Last Rites
Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj will not be able to attend the last rites of his father as he is currently in Australia for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The pacer's father, Mohammed Ghouse, died on November 20. Reportedly, Siraj will not be returning to Hyderabad owing to the Covid-19 guidelines. While consoling Siraj, Royal Challengers Bangalore tweeted, "The entire RCB family is with you during this difficult time. Stay strong, Miyan… read-more
Tags: Australia, Mohammed Siraj, India, Hyderabad
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Pizza Employee's Lie Leads To Six-Day Lockdown In South Australia
Single misinformation from a pizza shop's employee forced the state of South Australia to go on a six-day lockdown, owing to a possible outbreak. Reportedly, a COVID-19 affected employee lied to an official and said that he went out to get pizza. The state's Premier Steven Marshall said, "To say I am fuming is an understatement." However, no case or fine has been levied on the worker.
Tags: Covid-19, Australia, Lockdown, South Australia, Pizza
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