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Australia overcome Mitch Marsh absence to beat Ireland in T20 World Cup opener

Australia overcame the injury-enforced absence of captain Mitch Marsh to start their T20 World Cup campaign in fine style after a 67-run victory against Ireland in Colombo.

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Australia summon Steve Smith to T20 World Cup as Mitch Marsh goes down injured

Australia have called up Steve Smith as cover at the T20 World Cup after captain Mitch Marsh went down injured before their opening clash against Ireland in Colombo.

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Massive blow for Australia after Josh Hazlewood is ruled out of T20 World Cup

Australia have suffered another fast bowling casualty on the eve of the T20 World Cup after Josh Hazlewood withdrew from the global tournament due to an Achilles injury.

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Indian legend reckons New Zealand will be better than Australia at T20 World Cup

Former India international Ravichandran Ashwin has backed New Zealand to outperform Australia at the 2026 T20 World Cup, despite neither Trans-Tasman rival entering the tournament in ideal form.

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Australia's Pat Cummins admits he 'ran out of time' to recover for T20 World Cup

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins admits he "ran out of time" to be fully fit for the T20 World Cup that kicks off on 7 February.

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Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood set to miss early stages of T20 World Cup

Josh Hazlewood is set to miss the start of Australia's T20 World Cup campaign after remaining at home to continue his rehabilitation from his Achilles injury.

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