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Australia and India back on the pitch tomorrow, 'astonishing' even World Cup hero

Marnus Labuschagne says it is "hard to fathom" that Australia's players have to feature in a T20 against India four days after the World Cup final.
A cricketer walks off the field.

Following an 'unprecedented' combined rebel offensive, could the Myanmar military government's days be numbered?

An "unprecedented" surprise offensive launched by a coalition of ethnic-based armies and pro-democracy fighters in Myanmar's north has some observers convinced the country's ruling junta is likely to be defeated.
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Soldiers with an MNDAA flag pose for a photo in front of a bridge.

First visual contact made with trapped tunnel workers in India

Work is continuing to try and rescue the men, in an area prone to landslides, earthquakes and floods.
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Duration: 2 minutes 23 seconds

Footage released of Indian tunnel workers trapped underground for nine days

Authorities release a 30-second video showing the 41 men standing inside the collapsed highway tunnel in the Indian Himalayas as they communicate with rescue workers.
A hindu priest sits praying to the side of a large tunnel entrance where rescue workers stand

analysis:Australia says the Cricket World Cup is still 'the pinnacle' — but 'greed and overkill' sees them play T20 cricket again almost immediately

The relentless churn of limited-over cricket will see India meet Australia again just days after the Cricket World Cup final, giving neither players, nor fans, time to reflect on and enjoy a thrilling tournament.
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Pat Cummins looks back over his shoulder while holding the World Cup trophy

Disappointed India fans leave Narendra Modi Stadium after World Cup loss

India were widely expected to win the World Cup final after going through the tournament undefeated.
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Duration: 25 seconds

'The Cup is coming home, just not sure which home': Australia-based Indians react to World Cup final result

From couch experts to the casual fan, hundreds of thousands of Indian team supporters in Australia burned the midnight oil as they watched TV coverage of the World Cup final, experiencing mixed emotions as Pat Cummins side lifted the trophy in Ahmedabad. 
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A young Indian boy wearing blue looks sad as he pulls his arms behind him in crowd watching TV

'We're going to take the risk': The tough selection call that may have won Australia the Cricket World Cup

Travis Head has capped an incredible year with a matchwinning performance in the Cricket World Cup final — but Australia's campaign for the title could have been very different if not for a risky selection call to keep him in the squad. 
An Australian cricketer dives full-length with his knees hitting the ground and the ball in his hand for a catch.

Underdog Australians surge to victory over Indians in World Cup Final

India had not been defeated at their home World Cup until an in-form Australia silenced the capacity crowd at Narendra Modi stadium when it mattered most.
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Duration: 6 minutes 56 seconds

analysis:'It paid off': How Australia's use of risk and reward proved a World-Cup-winning strategy

There was a risk to the way Australia went about attacking this World Cup, but in the end it paid off — and it did so in the grandest way possible, writes Paul Johnson.
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Five quick hits: Cummins's big call and Travis Head's 'phenomenal' catch

Pat Cummins's canny captaincy and Travis Head's miraculous catch — here's the five quick hits that explain how Australia stunned India to win the Cricket World Cup final
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Pat Cummins and Travis Head flex their biceps and smile

Australia stuns previously undefeated India to claim World Cup

Australia earns an astonishing Cricket World Cup final upset thanks to Travis Head's match-winning century, to claim a record sixth title and stun hosts India. 
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Australia celebrate winning the Men's Cricket World Cup.

Cricket World Cup final: Live scorecard

Australia takes on India in the Cricket World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Follow all the scores in our live scorecard.
Pat Cummins and Rohit Sharma pose with the world cup

Shanul used to sing in a heavy metal band. He's now dazzling audiences at the opera

While growing up in India, Shanul Sharma was teased by classmates for his high-pitched voice. After a brief stint in heavy metal, he's now using that voice to star in opera performances across the world.
A south asian man has an intense expression as he sings heavy metal, and a sensitive expression sings opera.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hails Australia pre-final as a 'complete side'

Rohit Sharma, India's captain, heaps praise on World Cup final opponents Australia ahead of the decider in Ahmedabad, dismissing the idea they're not a dominant side.
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, wearing a cap and dark glasses, looks straight at the camera as he walks down steps.

Dazzling outfits often steal the limelight at any Diwali gathering. Here's your style glossary

New outfits are a must on Diwali as it believed to attract blessings over the new year. An emblem of tradition and culture, we unpack some common ones and exhibit your best looks over this festive season.
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Cummins and Australia prepare for World Cup final, and defining moment of seismic 2023

At the end of what Pat Cummins describes as a "career-defining year", the Australian captain believes the World Cup final against India will decide how his side's jam-packed 2023 will be viewed.
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Pat Cummins stands in an empty stadium with his arms folded

Race to rescue 41 workers trapped in collapsed Indian tunnel halted after drilling machine snag

Rescuers trying to reach workers trapped in a collapsed highway tunnel in the Indian Himalayas since last weekend, suspend work temporarily after hearing a sudden "cracking sound".
View of the entrance of a collapsed tunnel.

Too nice? That's the New Zealand way, says Black Caps' Mitchell

New Zealand hits back at criticism from Australia's Simon O'Donnell of the team's competitive instincts for their assistance to a cramping Virat Kohli in their Cricket World Cup semifinal loss in Mumbai. 
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli bends down to stretch his foot as a New Zealand player leans in to check on his welfare.

How to watch the Cricket World Cup final and what time it's being shown around Australia

Australia has powered into the ODI Cricket World Cup final to face the unbeaten India on their own turf. Here's what you need to know in order to be across all the action.
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Five quick hits — South Africa rues dropped chances and Aussie quicks strike early in World Cup blitz

Mitch Starc and Josh Hazlewood laid the platform with the ball, before Travis Head and David Warner did the job with the bat. Five quick hits as Australia ends South Africa's Cricket World Cup hopes in a low-scoring thriller at Eden Gardens. 
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The battle to have a vaginal birth after a caesarean delivery in Australia

Vaginal birth after a previous caesarean shouldn't be a battle, but making it happen in Australia can be exhausting for some expectant parents.
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A woman with a pregnant belly lies down while a technician does an ultrasound

South Africa choke again in World Cup semifinals as Travis Head inspires Australia with bat and ball in Kolkata

Australia will face India in Sunday's Cricket World Cup final after Travis Head's brilliance secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over South Africa in a memorable semifinal.
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Travis Head celebrates with Pat Cummins and Josh Inglis.

Families frustrated at slow efforts to rescue workers trapped in Indian tunnel

One worker has made it out of a collapsed tunnel in India, but the race is on to dig out up to 40 more.
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Duration: 2 minutes 5 seconds

Question marks over India pitch change as Kohli breaks Tendulkar records

There are accusations that India forced a late change of pitch to better suit their side as they continued their unbeaten streak at the Cricket World Cup.
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Duration: 4 minutes 21 seconds