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Maxwell doubtful for Bangladesh after double-century heroics

Maxwell doubtful for Bangladesh after double-century heroics

Glenn Maxwell is still feeling the effects of his stunning World Cup double century and could now miss Australia's final group match against Bangladesh in Pune on Saturday.

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Donald to quit Bangladesh post after World Cup

Donald to quit Bangladesh post after World Cup

Allan Donald will leave his post as Bangladesh's fast-bowling coach following the World Cup, officials and media said Friday, days after his public criticism following the "timed-out" row involving skipper Shakib Al Hasan.

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Bangladesh coach calls for timed-out rule change as Shakib row rumbles on

Bangladesh coach calls for timed-out rule change as Shakib row rumbles on

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha called for a change to cricket's timed-out law, saying it should be a matter for the umpires only, as debate rumbled on about Shakib Al Hasan's role in a controversial dismissal of Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews.

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Sleepy Cameron Smith right in the mix at Hong Kong Open

Sleepy Cameron Smith right in the mix at Hong Kong Open

Cameron Smith said he was "still a bit asleep" after an early start to his second round but roused himself for a share of second place at the Hong Kong Open on Friday.

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British economy stalls in third quarter

British economy stalls in third quarter

Britain's economy stagnated in the third quarter, official data showed Friday, weighed down by elevated inflation and interest-rate hikes.

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Title-chasing Martin second-fastest in Malaysian MotoGP practice

Title-chasing Martin second-fastest in Malaysian MotoGP practice

Title-chasing Jorge Martin was second in Malaysian grand prix practice on Friday at Sepang behind Alex Marquez, with MotoGP championship leader Francesco Bagnaia eighth.

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Philippines accuses China of 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea

Philippines accuses China of 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea

The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard Friday of "dangerous harassment" of Filipino boats in the disputed South China Sea, including firing a water cannon and blocking vessels on a resupply mission.

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Samsung to add real-time translation to smartphone model

Samsung to add real-time translation to smartphone model

Samsung Electronics will roll out a real-time call translation service using AI technology next year, the firm told AFP Friday, claiming it would make conversing across languages as easy as "turning on closed captions".

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Elusive Attenborough echidna rediscovered in Indonesia

Elusive Attenborough echidna rediscovered in Indonesia

An elusive echidna feared extinct after disappearing for six decades has been rediscovered in a remote part of Indonesia, on an expedition that also found a new kind of tree-dwelling shrimp.

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Allan Donald to quit Bangladesh post after Cricket World Cup

Allan Donald to quit Bangladesh post after Cricket World Cup

Allan Donald will leave his post as Bangladesh's fast-bowling coach following the World Cup, officials and media said Friday, days after his public criticism in the wake of the "timed-out" row.

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